[JaneYoung]

I know of a student who sold brownies every day during build season and afterwards, to help fund his share of travel. He had to manage grades, contribute to the build sessions, bake and sell brownies - every day. His final numbers were amazing and he did all of that without complaint.

I've also witnessed the stunning impact that attending a regional and/or the Championship can have on the students who may not be considered the core of the team or the team leadership. If it came down to selecting these students, they may have been overlooked, yet positive changes in attitudes/behaviors occurred, and decisions about their futures were deeply impacted. I've learned to never underestimate the power of inspiration.

Regarding having to make tough decisions limiting the number of those who can travel, meeting a set number of service hours donated to the team either through build, fundraising, outreach, or areas that impact the team, as well as maintaining grades, can help with the selection process.