How was your batch of newbies?

[RogerR]

Originally Posted by RogerR

"you broke a #20 drill bit drilling through what!?? LEXAN!?"

we got 6-7 new kids this year, and they all seem to be real pumped. though from time to time, i wish they would take it easy on my tools.

[Daniel Morse]

We got a bunch of newbies this year (6-7). They are a sharp bunch of kids that really picked up on the software and some of the mechanical aspects. This is really good, because the team only has one 3rd year member and a couple 2nd year members, who are mainly in animation. All of the lead software and mechanical guys are 4th year (me included). I was quite impressed this year.

[JennyB314]

Our newbies were all hand picked so, guess you can say they are A grade newbies. My brother and I nagged on all our friends that we thought would be like robotics to join and now they are hooked. They are now doing the same to all their friends. Hopefully some more people will join next year because our entire team currently is sophomores and juniors with only one freshman.

[sheltie234]

We had 13 freshmen and about 4 other newbies and two exchange students, one from Lebanon and one from Vietnam. All of our new members have contributed to the team in multiple ways, and some have demonstrated great leadership qualities. Our exchange students are also enjoying every moment of FIRST and will take home memories they will never forget. I am so glad that they get to experience such a great organization during their year here in the U.S.

[mechanicalbrain]

We had about 38 new students all of which participated in VEX, kind of as a prep thing. Were pretty proud of them. Out of that number I'm thinking 20 something will participate in 623 next season. Of coarse that doesn't include all the new kids who will want to join. Does anyone have teams that are too big? Or found a way to keep their numbers within reason? If you don't mind it could you give me a PM. (I don't want to side track the forum)