The impact of FIRST

[starbound1332]

Thanks for sharing your story! I think FIRST impacted me by learning new things I didn't know before and experiencing things that never happened to me. I learned how to make buttons for our Promotions department. I also do Mechanics as well. In Mechanics, I used tools that I've heard of but never used like a drill. I also learned how to tap extruded aluminum. When I was a Freshman, the team that I'm on (Team 564, Longwood Robotics, Middle Island, NY) won Chairman's at our regional (SPBLI Regional). I was surprised because I thought we we're going to win it. The last time our team won Chairman's was 2003. It was an eye opener for me because it was my 1st year on the team. In addition with me being an African American female, I'm opening the door to women and minorities to participate in programs like FIRST.