[Sean Schuff]

One word...WOW!

Each and every year the IRI gets better. 58 teams, a VEX tournament, a talent show, mentor matches, HP competition...what will you come up with for next year?? I can't wait to see!

I would like to personally thank a few people from this year’s IRI...

Andy Baker - thanks for inviting me back to be a ref. Apparently I didn't mess things up too bad last year and you found me worthy of a repeat performance. It is an honor to work with you.

Stu, Josh, Amy, Kevin, Dan, Ben, Jeff - what an awesome reffing crew! It was a privilege to work (WORK?? Okay, it was more like play!) with such a quality group. I hope I get the chance to “work” with all of you again in the future! Best seats in the house belong to us!

Joe, Jeff and Katie - you three are awesome alumni of team 93 and are the role models for others on our team. Many of our current members know you by name only since the stories I tell them about the history of our team usually involve at least one of you! Thanks for reflecting so well on our team - you will always be members of the N.E.W. Apple Corps.

Chris Fultz and Libby Ritchie - along with Andy, you two put toghet one heck of an event! Libby, I don't know how you did it considering all you have been through - you are wonder woman to be sure! Chris, you are the answer man and always right where I could find you. Thanks to all of you and your team of volunteers for a wonderful event.

Lisa Perez - for knowing who I was solely because of these forums. How wild is it that someone knows who you are only because of CD?? Thanks for introducing yourself!

Dan Green and Paul Copioliolioliolioil with backup from Collin Fultz and Ryan Dognaux – great talent on the mics. Ease up on the ref razzing or I’ll see to it that Baker has his own microphone next year so he can defend the herd of zebras on the field.  You guys were fantastic and kept the matches moving and the mood light. I enjoy the banter between all those around the field.

Thanks to all who were there. I may not have seen you or know who you are but I know IRI would not have been the same without you. It’s all about the people!

See you all in 2006!!

Sean