[Zyik]

Jim should go. Jim put in more work during the season. If Sam is more of a talker, he might distract the drive team more then he would help the robot.

However, how mature is Jim? If he's the kind that would leave just because he didn't get to go, what does that say about him? Has Sam got to go to Championships before?

Ideally, give Jim the free trip and see if Sam can raise the funds himself, or pay his own way, to Atlanta. If Sam can't, still take Jim. He who does the most work and is the most valuable gets to go. Senior status should only be used as a tie breaker, if used at all.