Why are YOU involved in FIRST?

[Anthony S.]

In november of my 10th grade year, I strolled in a meeting and got caught up in a cart building discussion (even though we're still using the same one from 1st year), after that I became totally interested, then I started losing interest and thought about quiting, then kick-off came, after that, my life has never been the same. I thought that 6 weeks was just the funnest I had had all year, then I got to competition, I had a total blast, then after nationals when it was all over, I looked forward to my 11th grade year. My 11th grade year wasn't as fun as the year before, our robot didn't work as well, no team spirit, I put in too many hours and didn't like the outcome, but when I got to competition, I still felt good, and I just enjoy being around all of the people who are crazy about FIRST just like me. I learned a whole bunch and enjoyed being around people on the team. I also have no life and FIRST is just the best thing I could do. I consider it a blessing to be involved in FIRST and I don't know how I could survive high school without it. I have one more year with it before I go to college, I'm going enjoy every minute of it . I LOVE FIRST!!!!!!