[EWCP]-11-27-11 Drivetrain Design

[Andy Baker]

Originally Posted by Brandon Holley

Andy do you recall what team is playing with 157 in that match? I cant seem to find a team # in the video. I'm only curious because they seem to be sponsored by the company I work for, and this could be a fun video to pass around the office.

-Brando

Oh, yes, I recall.

The other team is 131, Chaos, from Manchester NH. I believe that Kristen Kelso was a student on the team at that time, and of course Dave and Nancy Kelso were mentors (whom I did not know yet). One of their mentors was very frustrated that no penalty was called against team 45 for pushing 157 off the puck during that match.

When we (45) went out to Rumble at the Rock that following summer, team 131 was there and I was weary about running into this frustrated mentor. I thought I saw this mentor in the pits, and I did not say anything to him. The following winter out at kickoff, I approached him to address his concerns. It turned out that the guy I thought was the concerned engineer was the very understanding teacher, Mr. David Kelso, and he told me that he loved the match (except for the fact that his alliance lost) and the other frustrated mentor was wrong. And so began a wonderful friendship between my family and the Kelsos. I am sure that many other FIRSTers have great experiences with all of the Kelso family.

Speaking of Rumble at the Rock, that reminds me of another question for Dr. Joe: What was the cheer he led while wearing some ridiculous costume during 1999 Rumble?

Andy B.