[Bcahn836]

I got involved in FIRST from my lead mentor Dave Buddenbohn. I took his class for 7 weeks in an exploratory program, he saw my interest in Engineering and asked me to come to one of the Robotics meetings. So I joined at the end of the teams rookie season and since then have become the leader of the team. I think i have stayed interested because the opportunities given to me through FIRST, from meeting interesting intelligent people, learning about Engineering and Gracious professionalism, to the career and education possibilities through sponsors and scholarships. FIRST has given me a reason and directing to go to college and further my education.