Oy vey...where to start....
The Referees and Field Crew - Not only did you all cope extremely well with the scoring issues, you kept smiles on your faces the entire time. Thanks especially to Andy for keeping me in the box and Dennis for generally cracking me up while I waited for the rest of my drive team to appear.
DS&TKB - Awesome performance! The 269 alumni had a great time helping me with the song list (yes, there were a few that I didn't know...) - I'll be sure to pass around the shirt accordingly
Dan, Tyler, and Paul - Great work keeping the crowd pumped and the matches on schedule with your "speed rounds". Paul, thanks a load for dealing so well with our massive Cooney flag!
The Regional Planning Committee - A team social at the zoo? In the Primate House?! What could possibly be more fitting or entertaining?!? You guys did a fantastic job, crossing all of the t's and dotting every i. The pits were spacious, the seats in the stands were comfortable beyond words, and the social was a blast. I'm ready for next year already!
"Rookies" - Your nickname is in quotes for a reason. You all competed with strategy, gracious professionalism, and spirit beyond your year. It was a pleasure to work with you and have pits so close to yours rather than being ordered by team number as it was in past years. Congratulations especially to 1714 for winning the Rookie Inspiration Award (twice!) and 1816 for being outstanding finalists; I sincerely hope that you both can dig up the funds to attend the World Championships this year.
Teams 1108 and 81 - I could not have been more thrilled to be allied with both of your teams. Congratulations on winning the Chairman's Award, 1108, you have truly earned it and I am waiting with baited breath for your follow-up win at the Championships
If someone from 1108 PMs me, I can send you the picture of your drive team that was in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal on Saturday.
Stephanie from 93 - That broken leg was all for you.
Team 269 - Mentors, sponsors, current students, and alumni - I love you all for coming down to show your support and for everything that you did during the build season. I hope that you all had a great time and have ideas in your heads for next year!
Ricky - If I hadn't had Chem. with you, Brian, and Mr. Holzmiller as a scared little freshman, I probably never would have joined robotics. Thanks for your help with absolutely everything, even if it was simply IM-ing the word "ROBOT" at me every night when I came online.