[Anne Shade]

It's very hard to go through the process of starting new teams. At times, I just want to quit and just concentrate on something else in my life but I always end up coming back. Just to see the expression on those kids' faces when they see their robot move and score points, it makes it seem worth while. I know from experience that not everything we do is appreciated. A lot is taken for granted. Teachers and students often do not realize what we sacrifice to bring this program to them. I just hope that FIRST students will continue to spread the word of FIRST no matter how hard it is. It's worth it in the end, the road there is just very bumpy. Don't give up on this. I know that I will try not too no matter how hard the going gets. I may have to take a break every once in a while but I'll be back every time. I think that I owe FIRST that much since it has given me so much. I owe my acceptance to college to FIRST. I owe my great summer job to FIRST. I owe my interest in robotics to FIRST. I owe a lot of lifetime friends to FIRST. For all this, I am willing to give all I can to this program to bring it to as many students as I can.