4 divisions in florida... (was it my idea?)

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Posted by Anton Abaya at 1/18/2001 10:56 PM EST


Coach on team #419, Rambots, from UMass Boston / BC High and NASA, Mathsoft, Solidworks.



Well, I dont know if they took this from my idea, but the 4 divisions in Florida is rather similar to the suggestions I told Lori Ragas back last summer.

It was actually inspired by Harry Potter, for those who of you who had lots of spare time and a neice with a full collection....

Anyway, the basic concept was so that each "house" (i called it) or division would compete and the best in their houses will continue on to represent their "house." That way, teams will be rooting for their house champion...in hopes that their house name/division will be honored in their remarkable work....

In Harry Potter, the house champion would be glorified and all the people within the house feel happy and part of something greater.

The basic concept is that the houses somewhat compete, but the teams within the houses work together. Definitely, friendship between houses is recommended, but an internal bond of being "housemates" makes the connection.

That way, even if not everyone can go home with a trophy, a medal, a prize, at least 1/4 of the teams in florida will feel special to be part of a house that worked hard together to win the championship trophy....

Ok, if you havent read Harry Potter, go read it. I finished two books in one night. hehe. It's easy reading.....

So if FIRST took this idea, my dream has been said. I wonder if they'll let us name our houses.

-anton