Awesome thread to Ressurect!
I LOVE FIRST because it has made me who I am today (an Electrical Engineer).
I LOVE FIRST because it gave me a chance to start 229 and 1511 and meet some of the best people I have ever known on those teams.
I LOVE FIRST because it has taught me to be a better leader.
I LOVE FIRST because the kids are simply amazing and so inspiring.
I LOVE FIRST because its my family
I LOVE FIRST for all the great teams Ive gotten to know well: 175, 177, 340, 191, 1507, 1559, 1991, 1547, 1551, 378, 211, 1126, 1450, 1405, 2228, 2999, 467, 365 (and soooo many more!!)
I LOVE FIRST because the Rochester teams work so well together!!
I LOVE FIRST because I got so much more than my one moment I expected as a mentor (I wanted to inspire just one kid the way I had been inspired).
I LOVE FIRST because we all LOVE to share!!! We all stand on the shoulders of Giants!
I think there are a million more, but these are enough to make me feel good for the week!