[Jestin McCarthy]

You guys have a great team, and so does 311. But I don't think people are just talking about this year (not saying this was your only good year). Because I know that some teams on that list didn't have a great year this time around. Yet they have always been at the top of FIRST throughout their existance. Having one good year is something to build upon so you can have one of the great teams of FIRST. Also alot of the teams listed have been in FIRST over six years. Some even for 11 years (190, 126) and some for 10 years (131, 151). The teams that have been around for awhile are the ones to look at. Remember FIRST isn't just about building robots. It's about spreading the word about science and technology. Now look at this years Regional Chairman's award winners : 121 NYC, 131 UTC, 175 Mid Atlantic, and NATIONAL CHAIRMAN'S AWARD!!! If we have more teams like that, FIRST (which we do) will never die out.

By the way great job at Rally in the Valley. You sure took care of us (131, 151)in semis. You guys are going strong, keep the success story alive!!