What is FIRST really about?????

[Al Skierkiewicz]

First is a team effort where students can work side by side with business professionals and teachers and students from other schools and nations. All involved learn new and innovative ways of problem solving, thinking outside the box, in a team spirit where everyone is on the same team. This encourages all involved to freely interact with others to learn, discuss startegy and achieve common goals without the baggage usually involved with team sports. All of this is driven by a common, all encompassing guideline for conduct known as "gracious professionalism", that is required of all participants. First, by it's very nature, is a culture changing environment for the betterment of society and the individuals involved.