[Chris Fultz]

i have always been a big proponent of "everyone goes", and only gave in a little when some of the team does not travel for Thursday to limit the days away from school.

in this case, I would say find a way for everyone to go, or at least be offered the opportunity to go, or decline the offer.

the only other alternative would be if the entire team voted and agreed to send a skeleton crew. If that was true, then the decision would be 'who is best for the competition' - who can repair the robot, drive it, program it, or talk to judges. Make those decisins then select the group that best represents the team, regardless of what class they are in.