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Re: Grad Night or Nationals?
I'd definitely take grad night/prom over nationals any day. Shyra has the right idea, you only graduate from High School once.
It really depends on your personal situation, but when I was in High School most of my friends weren't involved with FIRST. Sure you spend 6 fabulous weeks building a robot, but on the other hand you spend 4 years earning your high school diploma and making wonderful friends.
Being so far removed from High School, I can tell you with absolute certainty that I made the right choice for myself. Weigh your options carefully, there's nothing worse than looking back at past and regretting missing out on something.
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