The episode was filmed at Harriton HS, which is LMHS' (my school's) sister school in the Lower Merion School District. At Harriton, Technology Teacher (and coach of two FTC teams) Travis Lehman worked very hard putting together the challenge, rules, and recuiting area teams to play. Other FTC/Vex folks in the area stepped up to help as well. While I have never met Stephanie, I would like to thank her for the willingness to try and make some sacrifices. In all I think it was a positive experience for all and I'm glad MTV was willing to give the story/topic a go. Did the network portray everything the way we'd like to see it? No. However, in the move toward engaging more of the popular culture, this is a step in the right direction. Just putting robotics on a level playing field with a varsity sport on MTV is a big deal as far as I'm concerned.
