Deans List Interview

[A. Estrella 78]

Hi, I was interviewed at the Groton District this past Saturday and to answer a few questions this is what I think I'm allowed to say. The judges asked about five questions pertaining to my involvement, experiences, and accolades since joining FIRST and how I apply them and will apply them in the future. One of which I felt I should share because it really requires some thought to answer.
The question was, "Do you plan on returning to FIRST as a mentor after you graduate and transferring on the knowledge and skills you've learn to future generations and shape their minds the same way your mentors did?"
I thought this would be good to share with not only Dean's List nominees but also for all students to ponder on and ask themselves, "Will I come back," and if so, "What information have I learned that I can implement into the young minds of the future?" I know it sounds cheesy (#ejshuffle) but its honestly a question I like to ask myself frequently.
For me it's not "Will I come back," it's when? And "What info can I transfer on?" The same info that mentors like Dave Ferreira (D@ve), Rick Blight (Ricksta), Tom Dolan (TD78), etc. transferred onto to me during the past four years. I can't list all of my great mentors but thank you to every single one for teaching me the tools and skills I now have, from something as simple as using a hand drill, to putting together the final product of a robot week 6 of build season. I know I have one more year but I just wanted to let you all know it is beyond words my gratitude to all of you.
Okay this is getting A LOT longer than I thought so all I have left to say is a # that I think would best clarify my answer to the Dean's List question I was asked on Saturday. #giveback