UFH: Scott and Libby Ritchie

[Chris Fultz]

Wow, Scott and Libby - Congratulations to both of you - this is AWESOME.

I have had the great opportunity to work with Scott and Libby for a few years now. Cyber Blue Robotics, IRI, and now the Purdue Regional. Both are top notch and truly care about the experience "their" kids are having.

I must say that I thought Scott was almost as excited about Collin getting a FIRST schjolarship as I was - his bio proves it. Two recipients from the same team says a lot about the school and the total FIRST program that Scott started in 1999. I am glad to be a part of this team. Like so many students, Scott gave me an opportunity to be a part of FIRST and find a way to fit into team 234. Thanks for the opportunity - Although, I am still hurt from the rejection of my vacuum ball pick up idea my first season (it would have worked!).

Also to Libby - you run an excellent program and deal with the limitations and still make it an extremely positive experience for your students. I continue to be impressed by your involvement with Indiana education and FIRST. You absolutely have the best interest of your team at the heart of everything you do.

Thanks Scott and Libby for what you have done, and will continue to do, for Team 234, 393, Indiana and FIRST all around.

Awesome, dude and dude-ette!


Chris Fultz --

[Elyse Holguin]

congrats to 2 of the hardest working people in all of indiana. even before this recognition, we heard a lot about you guys and everything you do from up in hammond. thanks so much for all the work with indianaFIRST, and for helping to make iri a success year after year. also, to libby, thanks for supporting RCU (even though i was never actually able to get to a meeting last year) and pushing girls to realize that they CAN do exactly what the guys are doing, and maybe even better.

you both are an inspiration. congrats!

[Matt Fultz]

Way to go Scott and Lib! You guys do amazing work with your teams and with IRI. Scott, you help me all the time, and Libby...state fair 2003...you believed in me and my speaking abilities (or lackthereof)
You both more than deserve this award! Congratulations!!

[Andy Baker]

Scott and Libby,

Congrats to both of you. Not only are you great people and great mentors, but you are also good friends. We've shared our frustrations and successes, and I greatly appreciate your kindness over these past few years.

Sincerely,
Andy B.

[Jeff Waegelin]

Congratulations to Scott and Libby! I haven't worked much with either of you, but from the little I've seen at IRI, I've always been amazed. Great work, and keep it up!

[Josh Hambright]

Scott And Libby,
Congrats. I dont really know what to say, i mean you guys are such and inspiration and definately heros in my book.
Keep up all the work and i'm sure you'll continue to do so much for the state of indiana and this program that we all love so much.

Rock on with you bad selfs!

[BandChick]

Just from the little bits of interaction I've had with the both of you at IRI, I have to say congratulations! You both deserve it, and I'm glad you're finally being rewarded. Congrats again!

[JVN]

Whoa! Two Ritchie's = Twice as incredible!

Every interaction I've had with these two has been top notch. These two both bust their butts for FIRST, it is truly inspiring, and incredible.

This is a long overdue, well deserved honor.

Keep up the good work!

John

[Brant Bowen]

Hey guys, congrats on your winning UHF. Remember that time that we went all went to the robotics competition somewhere in Houston and we all went to the mall and we all got along and we all had a good time. Ahhhhh..... those were the days.

[Erin Rapacki]

I met Scott & Libby during 2003's IRI, and they are truely fantastic people. Congrats to you two! You do wonders for FIRST.


erin