Posted by Travis Covington.
Student on team #115, MV ROBOTICS, from Monta Vista High School and Hitachi Data Systems - 3com - NASA Ames.
Posted on 4/13/2000 4:15 PM MST
In Reply to: fried posted by Kyle Huang on 4/11/2000 10:08 PM MST:
Hey kyle
I know that youve worked your butt of during this competition and have nothing to show for it, but as aya said it isnt about that. Its about the learning expirience you get in return. This competion was created to introduce students to science and technology and to for them to have FUN doing it. Its also about meeting other students doing the same thing as you. It has nothing to do with rewards or prizes or even recognition...your team gives you that(I hope)
Also you do have something to show. Arent you going to be helping FIRST out with the webpage. That must tell you something. Your extremely talented and will eventually get your recognition. I know because for months our webmaster was TOTALLY jealous of your webpage. You remember that dont you. It is great! Im sure everyone whos seen it says the same thing.
As for the animation..you had some bad luck. So did we. At least you guys turned one in..and It was GREAT. So maybe there were a couple eroors or things that went wrong, but im sure that 90% of the people didnt even notice. You shouldnt be so frustrated about the competition, its only a game right:-)
Finally, i really hope your not sick of FIRST becasue they really need you. Your a big leader in computer graphics and animation and will make a faboulous webpage for FIRST. So keep going dont let it bring you down. You would also be a great leader for a new First team. HINT HINT
So just remember its about having fun, not winning.
Travis-Team 115 Monta Vista
P.S. To all those who havent seen GRT's page
YOU SHOULD
WWW.gunnrobotics.org