FIM West Michigan

[Hilda Westrate]

On behalf of team 85 we would like to extend our thanks and gratitude for the many kind words and encouragement we received on this thread and at the West Michigan District Competition.

It was a great competition and it was an honor competing with/against a great field of teams. A special thanks to Tech Vikes 2054 and RoboSharks 4956, it was a privilege to forge an alliance and compete our way through the quarters, semi's and eventually to the finals! You all rocked and made the adventure of being a part of Finals awesome!

It's pretty amazing when everything comes together and a team experience's a win, whether it be on the competition floor, or an award. However we would like to extend our congratulations to every team present at the West Michigan District Event. You all have something to be proud of and have accomplished much!

Team 85 is truly grateful for the honors awarded at the West Michigan District Competition. We also recognize that there is no way a win or loss at a competition can truly begin to compete with the the larger benefit, of what both the students and mentors, gain in the experience of being a part of this wonderful thing called "FIRST".

Team 85 is also very grateful for all the volunteers(judges, field crew, refs, robot inspectors, safety glasses monitors, and the many behind the scene people we never even see) who were there as gracious hosts, (boy that field crew work hard on the field, oooh... the knees and backs) Thanks to all, with out all of you... this would not be possible and we appreciate it!