[Doug G]

Originally Posted by Beth Sweet

Does anyone else notice how many rookies are winning awards not traditionally reserved for rookies? We must have had a heck of a batch of rookies this year!

I've noticed more and more rookie teams mentored by either former students that are now college students or relocated mentors. There was a time when one usually dismissed or discounted how successful a rookie team could be (I know it sounds bad) - but thats definitely not the case anymore which is awesome that not only is FIRST growing new teams but growing new successful teams which will stick around for a while.