Class of 2011 - the Dean's List Finalists

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Originally Posted by ghostmachine360

Week 3:
Peachtree Regional:
2415 - Rick Shanor

I was incredibly excited to hear Rick's name called at Peachtree this weekend. As someone who was/is a mentor for team 2415 in 2008 and 2011, but not in 2009 and 2010, I can speak to how much robotics has changed Rick as well as how much he has impacted our team. It was obvious from the start that he had the leadership and interest to do great things, and since then he has improved his technical skills (design, CAD, machining, etc.), become a much better driver, and learned how to lead a group of students. We wouldn't have had half the success that we have seen in our four years without him, and he will be impossible to replace. He's truly a great representative of FIRST and the impact it can have.