[Waynep]

cdfps-Thank you for your kind words and congratulations. We're just trying our best to help others. And as you pointed out, the amount of student work is truly one of the things that impresses me most about the NYC Regional. We really like your team and hope you guys from Mass. will come back to New York for years to come, especially as we plan on moving to a bigger venue next year. 348 and 596 both have and will a history and a place here at NYC. Great job.

I think the addition of 1772, the Brazilians was a huge bonus for the NYC Regional. These were some of the nicest students around and built a great machine. Hope you guys make the trip back up north next year too. Shane you better be back up here with them.

George, it was great to see you again. You were great as the MC. The tag team with Chiniqua in the elims really made things more exciting. I'm glad I got to know and work with you at NJ.

Thank you to the students of 1224 the Pius Princesses, and 1230 Lehman High school, for helping us run the Team Social on Friday night. That was a lot of pizza and pop (soda, sorry I'm from the Midwest) to bring in and serve.

Congratulations to 1155 Bronx Science for the Engineering Inspiration Award.

Congratulations to our Regional Finalists, 694, 759, and 421. You guys put up a great effort. Especially Stuy's defense against us in the final match. Going back and fourth and tangoing you guys was amazing to watch.

Thank you to 375 and 1880 for being amazing alliance partners. In the past 2 years we have won 3 regionals with rookies 1708, 1743, and 1880 who are willing to play good strategy. Perhaps they are our lucky charms. There is something immensely satisfying at seeing the gratitude, excitement, and pride when working with rookies, watching them win a regional, or take home their very first award. 1743 and 1880, please let us know if you need any help making arrangements for the Championship.

1880 congratulations again on the, Regional Championship, Rookie All Star and Highest Rookie Seed. We can't think of a more deserving rookie. Kris I can't believe that you're the same seemingly shy guy standing by himself that I met at Manchester during kickoff. Now I'm going to embarass you a bit. Kris Breton now serves as one of the lead mentors for East Harlem Tech. He was first introduced to FIRST during high school about 10 years ago as a member of Team 16, Baxter Bomb Squad. Great job Kris. We expect great things from your team in the future.

375 can I say enough about you guys. You ruined my hope that you would accomplish the same trifecta when you won 4 awards... JEEZ Congratulations on the Visualization Award, WFA, Chairman's, and the Regional Championship. With WFA and Chairman's we were rooting for you both b/c it's about TIME considering your efforts and how much you have helped NYC FIRST and FLL grow. Mike Siegel is one of the mentors that I'm privilaged to know and consider my good friend. 375 is an inspiration to me and every member of 395. Best of luck at the Championship for both.

Brian thanks for the shout out from 365. You guys are one of the teams we look up to and aspire to emmulate. We'll be looking forward to seeing you guys again in ATL.

Congratulations to everyone here at NYC for completing the AIM HIGH Challenge. Keep working hard, recruiting new students, and mentors. We'll see you back here next year.
Best,
Wayne