[AlexTHristov]

I just want to offer a big warm hug to all the teams that were struggling with adversity over the past three days. You all battled weather, sickness, bad luck, exhaustion, and a multitude of other things. And most importantly, you held your heads high. Personally, I was contemplating not coming on saturday because I felt pretty sick. But when I thought of how much you guys had overcome over the prior two days, I knew there was no way I was going to miss it. I'm so glad I made it.

Big congratulations to 293, 203, and especially 75- chairman's award winners at Trenton and now Chesapeake champs, mighty impressive guys. Also thanks to Daisy and Lenny. We enjoyed chanting for you, and I feel incredibly lucky to have met you all.

Finally, a heart-felt thank you to everyone who has inspired us. It's incredibly fun to go to Annapolis, in fact it feels almost like a second home for us. So thank you to Jenny Beatty and all the other chesapeake volunteers and judges. I am definately making it back from college next year to see you all.