[Dorienne]

We don't have too much of that kind of problem at our school. Our school is for nerdy and geeky kids. ;-) (it's a magnet school).
Our school never really was too involved until 2003. We incorporate teachers to come "babysit" one night in the build season so that our head advisor doesn't have to stay each night. This year, we had 15 teachers step forward (some for more than one day!) and help us out. It was great!
Also, our administrators weren't too into the robotics thing until January 25th, which was Thank Your Mentor Day. We had a little "Tea With The Robot" thing, celebrating our mentors and sponsors, inviting the community, parents, school advisors and teachers, political figures, sponsors, possible sponsors, and, of course, our mentors. Our administrators came to the TWTR, and they were so amazed at what we do. They said it was a shame they found out about what we were really doing now, than earlier. All of them were supposed to come to our regional, but unfortunately things came up and they were unable to attend, but they will be watching Nationals! =)
I'm very excited about their involvement. They really will be a big help to us next season, once they get even more involved (since they found out so late this season).
You see, this is why FIRST is so amazing. Anyone and everyone gets psyched about it. No matter who they are.