Why did you join FIRST?

[ezygmont708]

I wish that I had the opportunity to join a FIRST team in High School. My senior year I found out that such a thing existed, but it was only open to students taking specific courses.

I did however have a few friends on the team... And did some material "acquisitions" for them. I was working as a computer technician at a machine shop at the time.

I started working for that same High School about two years ago. When I got the job they asked me if I would be interested in sponsoring the team, as no other teachers or employees were interested in sponsoring the team.

I am now at the point where I spend 40 hours at work a week, and probably another 25-30 hours per week on robotics. We are currently trying to take a barely functioning program, and reconstruct it into a world class organization. As you all know these things don't happen over night.

We are especially thankful to our sponsors:
MOTOROLA
CENTOCOR
Hatboro-Horsham Education Foundation
Upper Moreland Education Foundation

I deeply enjoy seeing students who are enthusiastic about their prospects, and work hard to accomplish their goals. That is why I am an adviser for TEAM 708 - Hardwired Fusion.