[Adrienne E.]

While at the Toronto Regional this weekend, I saw one team demonstrate gracious professionalism at its best. And the best part about it was that it was a rookie team.

At the end of the qualification matches Team 1511 was seeded 16th. They knew that there was a slight possibility that they might have the pick an alliance so they had a list ready. As we all know they amazingly slipped to the second round and were quickly picked up by the #1 seeded alliance. The picking processed kept going and the #2 alliance was asked to pick a third partner. They chose a team only to find out that that team had been moved up and was on the #8 alliance. After a long pause the representative from 1511 walked over and asked the #2 alliance if they would like to look at the list they had made up. The alliance ended up using it and put together a very competitive alliance.

This impressed me so much especially from a rookie. 1511 had impressed everyone this season and this is just another example of what a model team they have already become. You guys know myself along with the rest of 229, love you guys and are so proud of you. I’m so glad I got to see you guys take home the gold, rookie inspiration, and spirit this weekend.