[Kate00]

It appears that some thanks are in order.

Ian Mackenzie & the regional planning committee: that was the most amazing regional I’ve ever been to. The new layout was awesome, and there was an amazing vibe through the entire regional. Thank you as well for thinking of me to give the speech at closing ceremonies – it was an amazing experience.

Thanks to Karthik and Mr. Copioli for an amazing emceeing/announcing job. Mr. Copioli, you need to put away the Michigan flag and start cheering for a decent college football team. 42-39.

1114 – It was incredible working with you guys – the whole atmosphere was so friendly. The help you gave us with our robot, the strategies that you came up with, you are truly amongst the elite teams in FIRST, with your robot, your strategy, and your gracious professionalism. You made us feel very welcome as a part of that alliance. The whole experience hasn’t really sunk in yet.

2056 - Your robot is amazing, and I'd be shocked if you guys don't go really really far. For those of you who didn't realize, qf1.1, 1114's gripper was bent. 2056 scored 7 ringers on their own. This rookie is capable of amazing things.

It was truly an honour to be picked by the two best teams at the competition. The scoring that you guys were able to put up, and 1114’s ramp - you could have won it without us, no problem.

1006, 854 and 1305 - Thank you for a very hard fought finals.

188 - Your robot was amazing, and the way you went out was incredibly painful. We really feel for you guys – hopefully GTR will be a lot better for you. Congrats on the awards.

Jess Breadner, best human player ever.

I've always loved this regional, and this year it got stepped up a notch. There were so many offensive bots, it was really cool to see the rack almost get filled so many times. Hope to see most of you at GTR!