[Lisa Perez]

I definitely attend classes regularly during build season. Even though attendance isn't taken for most of my classes, it is important that I go because if I don't, it is guaranteed that I will miss plenty of material.

During high school, my school required that we were present at the day's worth of classes. If we weren't, we were by no means allowed to attend robotics after school; doing so would merit a detention. In the case that we had a competition, we had to talk to each of our teachers about possible extensions.

It's hard to focus on something other than FIRST during the build season, but I always try to keep in mind that school, graduating with good grades, and getting a good job are my priorities. After all, FIRST is always going to be around. My chance to pull off a certain grade in a class? That only comes by once.