Our team is lossing 95% of its Strength. So far there are only 4 people left behind. But thats the way it is. I think of it as part of FIRST CHALLENGE. As a team leader for next year, i know that we are going to have less resources and less light bulbs (brains). So me and the left over (otehr members) are already planning new ways to recruit new members and make our team stronger for upcoming years. This time, we are not only targetting high school students, but also planning to target the nearby Middle School for FLL, so that those students will be pumped up for FRC.
Yes it's a disadvantage for most of the teams, that our seniors are leaving, but thast the way it is. Its a complete cycle. Seniors will help the nearby teams as mentors though. Two of my friends, going to Cornell and Mason are plannign to help the nearby teams as mentors. And on the same hand, middle schoolers will provide rookie members every year.
So, don't worry, take it as a Challenge given by Dean and Woodie.
(lolzz)
