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UFH: Jason Morrella
Thread created automatically to discuss UFH Honoree: Jason Morrella.
![]() Name: Jason Morrella Date Honored: 08-14-2003 Years involved w/FIRST: 6 FIRST Team(s): FIRST / Other (0000), NASA Ames Research Center &, Bellarmine College Prep (0254) Role: FIRST Regional Director, Team Consultant Quote: Bio: Jason Morrella has been selected as our second Unsung FIRST Hero because of his amazing contributions to the program and to team #254, the Cheesy Poofs. Jason was a co-founder, teacher, and coach on the team from 1999-2002. The Cheesy Poofs are a well known team for their engineering expertise, friendly demeanor, and competitive edge. Jason has helped propel this team in all the right directions (along with Steve Kyramarios, Bob Holmes, and Mark Leon), and it shows. Prior to his activity on #254, Jason helped to recruit and advise rookie teams in Alaska, Hawaii, Colorado, Oregon, and other western areas of the USA. He also dedicated much time and effort into planning, starting and running FIRST regionals in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Phoenix, Denver, and the Pacific Northwest. These accomplishments alone are mind-boggling! Jason tells us that one of the most valuable and memorable aspects of being involved in FIRST is getting to know special friends and people along the way. Jason tells us, “Nothing really reflects how special FIRST is than the fact it is impossible to list all the special and impressive people I have come to know and count as friends. I would never have known [those people] without FIRST. These people not only become friends, but also are people you can admire and learn from.” Although he says that “There are so many great ‘competition/robot’ moments, I couldn’t really pick one – seems like every year has some exciting and memorable match or occurrence…”, Jason credits his students with most of his favorite memories. “As with getting to know so many wonderful students (not only on 254 but many other teams in California, the west, and around the country) and watch them evolve and grow into the impressive people they are and will be – seeing the potential in students, who sometimes don’t even realize their own potential, and then seeing them grow into and apply that potential through the challenges of FIRST always becomes a special memory.” Like a true mentor, Jason believes in FIRST and the effects it has on students. “Never forget that 90% (at least) of the impact one gets from participating in FIRST is achieved away from the actual “competition”. The true impact of FIRST - the memories, the lessons, the skills you acquire, and the friends you make – the treasures which will add to your life for years to come, happen regardless of what “place” a robot finishes in during a competition. Attitude is everything, and those who remain positive, enthusiastic, and committed to making a difference in the world and the lives of those around them will frequently do so. There are hundreds and thousands of such people involved in FIRST and with teams around the country – all of whom should be proud, admired, and respected.” Jason credits himself with being an educator, a FIRST Regionals Director, a proud alumni, and consultant for #254, but he is much more than that. Jason is an inspiration to the whole FIRST community, and we credit him with being our second Unsung FIRST Hero. Nominated By: confidential Last edited by Brandon Martus : 12-11-2013 at 21:25. |
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