Best 2010 Rookie Team

[carolyn]

Originally Posted by Ty Tremblay

3280 was ranked either 1, 2, or 3 during most of the WPI regional. But that speaks to their robot. The reason why they're the best TEAM is because the team has tripled in size this year, given inner city kids a positive hobby, and is being mentored by a Woody Flowers Award Finalist who has truly kindled a passion for FIRST in the members.

I totally agree with this choice. At the end of awards on Saturday, the Rhode Rebels went home with the Rookie Inspiration Award, Highest Rookie Seed, and one of their mentors was chosen as a Woodie Flowers finalist. But behind the awards, the team has so much more for them. Although they're new to FRC, they have established 2 FTC teams in their school since 2008. They also mentor many FLL teams in the area, and as said above, have tripled their student participation this year. They have managed to develop not only a fantastic bot, but it seems they have planted the roots for a successful team in the years to come.