WFA: Andrew Baker

[Amanda Morrison]

Congratulations to Andy Baker for winning the Woodie Flowers Award in 2003.

[dez250]

Andy we have all said this at one time and another and i will say it again, because you deserve it!
Congratulations!

[Aignam]

Congratulations, Andy! Truly incredible that you can balance robotics and be a good father, while my homework gives me enough trouble. Good luck in '04!

And nice work to Amanda, John, Brandon, and whoever else worked to set this up. Great idea!

[JVN]

Baker for president?

Anyways, I just wanted to post and say how thrilled I am that we got this feature up and running. I'm excited that we get to recognize the WFA winners who have had such an impact on this community.

I'm also glad we get to lead off with my friend Andy Baker, who... as you all know, is... the man.

Everyone knows why Andy is great, and I don't really have any stories to add... He has always been there to show me support, and mentor me. I'm glad to be his friend, and glad for the things he's taught me.

I'd like to take the time to share this:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20089&perpage=40&pagenu mber=1

This is the thread that was started to Congratulate and Thank Andy when he won the WFA last year.

It always brings a smile to my face when I see the huge outpouring of support and congratulations for Andy that took place in this thread. I actually go back in, and re-read it when I've had a particularly negative FIRST day, or when I've seen something so deplorable on this forum that makes me wonder why I post here.

It is uplifting, and great to see Andy for what he is.
A pillar, and hero of FIRST and the FIRST community.

So again,
Thank you Andy and Congratulations.

Your friend,
John

PS - Ohh... and that is definitely the cutest UFH pic we've ever seen.

[Jessica Boucher]

Originally Posted by JVN

PS - Ohh... and that is definitely the cutest UFH pic we've ever seen.

Agreed.....that is the cutest UFH pic ever! I have a picture like that of my dad with my two cats sprawled out on his chest. Who found this picture?

I think this is a great idea, by the way...we may know the names of the older WFA's, but most of us probably don't know too much about them. And even though we hear from Baker every day, we now know just a little more about him that we didn't know before.

-Jessica B

PS - Baker, I hope to be able to balance family, work, and life one day as seamlessly as you do. Great job!

PPS - 500th Post!

[gsensel]

Originally Posted by JVN

Baker for president?

Now don't take it too far. Just Kidding Andy you rock! You taught me a lot in 5 years and who knows hopefully I will learn more from you on the field next year.

[Tytus Gerrish]

well i guess now is the time to allow a sneak peak at our control box

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pa...le&paperid=289

You deservie it Andy