UFH: Amanda Morrison

[Paul Copioli]

Congratulations Amanda. You definitely deserve it and it is about time. You are an asset to the FIRST community.

-Paul

[Simon Strauss]

well since everyone else seemed to miss it mad props for the Questionable Content icon as well. congrats

[OZ_341]

A well deserved honor!!!!

I have only corresponded with Amanda and have yet to meet her, but it is obvious that she is a person with exceptional qualities.

As we learn over and over again in FIRST, massive change starts with an idea in the mind of one person that has a vision. The trick is to get others to see your vision and act!!

Amanda truly has what is often called the Power of One. She has effected so much positive change within FIRST and within the hearts of its participants.

Thank You Amanda for all that you have done for FIRST!!

I look forward to the day when I actually get to meet you.

Best wishes!

Al Ostrow
Team 341

[Gary Dillard]

You absolutely rock Amanda. Thanks for all you've done for FIRST, for CD, and for me. If you ever make it to Florida we'll have to do Mexican again.

As Garth would say, "if you were president, you'd be Babe-raham Lincoln"

[Ken Leung]

This thread just reached 64 replies... No doubt Amanda is by far the most popular UFH yet!

A great story about a student inspired by FIRST coming back to inspire students on her own... This one is going to be talked about for years (this and the Amanda vs. Dave donut video ).

I am both overwhelmed and relieved just how determined the newer FIRST-a-holics are in spreading FIRST and its effect. It goes to show just how important it is for old guys like me to move away to make room for new stars on the horizon.

I am also jealous because I wouldn't have had the determination to turn a vision into a reality like UFH did. But Amanda, don't think you've beaten me yet... Someday I will come back and show you and everyone else what I've been up to. Consider yourself put on my list of people to beat along with Dave and Dean . No pressure tough.

Oh, by the way, you are famous, Amanda!

[BandChick]

Congratulations Amanda! You totally deserve this, and I'm glad to finally see you honored for it. I know that from the time I met you I was completely impressed with the amount of work you have done in FIRST, and inspired to do that much more.

[Pat Chen]

Originally Posted by CD47-Bot

Thread created automatically to discuss UFH Honoree: Amanda Morrison.

Congratulations Amanda....you deserved this award! You are the force behind the scenes that make things happen.

[Amanda Morrison]

I have to admit I was completely humbled by the amount of people who have posted in this thread and said such wonderful and nice things. I can't believe I've been in FIRST for this long... every year passes so quickly and I can't believe it's already almost Kickoff again. Although it took me a little while to find my niche in the program, every moment spent has been one great memory after another.

I can't really fathom the great FIRST community that I have befriended and had the opportunity to work with over the past three years. I am astounded by the people I have met - their actions, successes, and friendship. In this thread alone, there are students whom I have talked with and whose papers I have edited, a Boston song reworded, about a thousand inside jokes with each of you, a couple embarrassing stories, and dozens of names that bring a smile, a handshake, or a memory to mind. Especially flattering were those that I haven't yet met, or even previously spoken with. I hope to run into you in the future, and live up to your expectations.

I can't wait to see all of you in the upcoming season. Many of your entries brought me to tears multiple times, and now is one of them. Einstein once said that the only way to escape the personal corruption of praise is to go on working. I can't thank all of you enough, so from now on I will try to show my immense gratitude in actions and hard work, and remind you what great mentors, heroes, and friends you have been to me over the years.

Your mentor, student, dance partner, college and career counselor, editor, human player, organizer, girlfriend, soccer mom, candygiver, secretary, sister, halloween costume, spellchecker, left hand, but most of all--friend,

Amanda

[Rich Wong]

Congratulations Amanda- A real FIRST jewel!
You are priceless to the FIRST community.

[Ryan Dognaux]

Unfortunately I haven't been around the chief much lately, but this thread requires a response.

I don't think that there would be an UFH without Amanda. The work and dedication she has to FIRST is nothing short of astounding. Congratulations, you've had this one coming for a while now.

[derrsonn]

Originally Posted by Raul

Wow, its about time.

Amanda is one of the coolest, hardest working young ladies I have ever seen.
Aren't you running some company by now?

Raul

She should be. Congrats, AM.

Your secret admirer
[cue suspenseful music]