Attn: College Students

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.



A few of us were talking a we thought it'd be a good idea to have a College Student get together at Nationals. We're planning to meet at 9:30 pm on Thursday night in Downtown Disney. We figure that we'll probably end up heading over to Pleasure Island at some point. We're trying to keep this only to college students so please respect our wishes. We're planning to meet at the gigantic fountain between Planet Hollywood and the AMC Movie Theater. This is on the West Side of Downtown Disney. A map of downtown disney is linked below. If you're interested in showing up, get in touch with me.

Matt

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Posted by Ken Leung at 03/27/2001 2:57 AM EST


Student on team #192, Gunn Robotics Team, from Henry M. Gunn Senior High School.


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Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



I like to stress the point that this is a College Students get together...

We feel a lot better if everyone going is actually a college student, which usually mean they will be at least 18 years old. As adults we will be responsible for ourselves, and won't be responsible for anyone younger...

Matt and I might be checking ID's, but I do not want it to come down to that... So, please respect our wishes...

One more thing, remember to clear this with the person in charge of your team. I don't want them to think that college students in their team are uncontrolable (or that they think they are too good to stay with high school students). Make sure they know this is a once-a-year event that really mean a lot to us...
We are all going to Nationals with a team, and so we should make sure they know we will be back with the team as soon as possible :-)

Hopefully it will be a fun night, but I have no idea when it will end...

Time will tell...

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Posted by Christina Alzona at 03/27/2001 12:11 PM EST


Other on team #271, Mechanical Marauders, from Bay Shore High School and Verizon.


In Reply to: please clear this with your team leader
Posted by Ken Leung on 03/27/2001 2:57 AM EST:



Checking IDs, huh? Knowing my luck, I'll forget mine or lose it just in time. :-) I've already lost that stupid thing for about a week or so. It should be a lot of fun, as long as everyone can find the big fountain next to Planet Hollywood. :-) Pleasure Island closes at 2 am, so we have until at least then. I'll see you all there.

~Christina ºoº

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Posted by Erin at 03/27/2001 7:29 AM EST


Other on team #65, Huskie Brigade, from Pontiac Northern High School and GM Powertrain.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



Well, since I will be nineteen by then (my birthday is in 4 days) it won't be fun!! it only sounded fun last year since I just turned 18

hope you college kiddo's have fun.

-erin

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Posted by Kevin Sevcik at 03/27/2001 8:09 AM EST


Other on team #57, Leopards, from BT Washington and the High School for Engineering Professions and Exxon, Kellog Brown & Root, Powell Electrical.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



Doesn't the fact that you're a college student make it difficult to get there on thurs? Maybe it's just cause I'm a college student without an actual team of my own, but I'e got tests and classes and crap on thursday....

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/27/2001 9:14 AM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.


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Posted by Kevin Sevcik on 03/27/2001 8:09 AM EST:



You'd think we would. And well, I know at least I do. So I'm playing hookey for Nationals. Well, not really. We have the blessing of the Engineering Department so I figured any complaining professor can take it up with them.

Matt

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Posted by Kevin Sevcik at 03/27/2001 11:42 AM EST


Other on team #57, Leopards, from BT Washington and the High School for Engineering Professions and Exxon, Kellog Brown & Root, Powell Electrical.


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Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 9:14 AM EST:



Yet another reason for me to get myself a university sponsored team. Looks like I'll have to do it now. Except some Pennsylvania team has already claimed the Aggie name. I mean come on, who ever heard of the Pennsylvania Aggies anyways? I guess we'll just have to be "The Real Aggies" or possibly The Wrecking Crew, depending on the fuzziness of next year's game. :^)

Kevin
Texas A&M Class of '03 (To explain the whole Aggie rant)

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Posted by Stephen Riley at 03/27/2001 11:55 PM EST


Engineer on team #419, RAMBOTS, from Wentworth Institute of Technology and sponsors? what are they?.


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Posted by Kevin Sevcik on 03/27/2001 11:42 AM EST:



yea i have the same prob as you man, my college is not a part of FIRST aymore it seems and so some of my profs are giving me a real hard time about going to Nationals and missing classes, well alright only one hardass is, but i don't like that guy anyway and he doesn't like me, but hope it works out for you.

Steve

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Posted by Jon - T190 at 03/27/2001 9:26 AM EST


Engineer on team #190, Gompei, from Mass Academy of Math and Science and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.


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Posted by Kevin Sevcik on 03/27/2001 8:09 AM EST:



Sorry kev...
had to.

I'm going under the watchful eye of the WPI Provost's office and the Communications group. Both ups and downs... My tests are moved, hurray for midterm week.(ie, little homeworks, big tests)

I want to be at this gathering but family plans may interfere. Those few moments when i'm not doing something Team related, i'll be at the WPI table answering questions about WPI life and what not...

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Posted by Deej- T190 at 03/27/2001 10:19 AM EST


Engineer on team #190, Gompeii, from Mass Academy and WPI.


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Posted by Jon - T190 on 03/27/2001 9:26 AM EST:



: Sorry kev...
: had to.

: I'm going under the watchful eye of the WPI Provost's office and the Communications group. Both ups and downs... My tests are moved, hurray for midterm week.(ie, little homeworks, big tests)

: I want to be at this gathering but family plans may interfere. Those few moments when i'm not doing something Team related, i'll be at the WPI table answering questions about WPI life and what not...

Hahahaha JonAbad said "whatnot"....(our hampster/mascots' name)...

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Posted by Jon - T190 at 03/27/2001 2:49 PM EST


Engineer on team #190, Gompei, from Mass Academy of Math and Science and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.


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Posted by Deej- T190 on 03/27/2001 10:19 AM EST:



hm... Whatnot Fan Club... Come to the WPI table to see...

: : I want to be at this gathering but family plans may interfere. Those few moments when i'm not doing something Team related, i'll be at the WPI table answering questions about WPI life and what not...

: Hahahaha JonAbad said "whatnot"....(our hampster/mascots' name)...

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Posted by Rob Zeuge at 03/27/2001 9:17 AM EST


Coach on team #121, Rhode Warrior, from University of Rhode Island and Naval Undersea Warfare Center.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



A couple of the College students (and college age people who are actually working instead of going to school) may be interested. We will try to talk to you on on practice day down there.

Robert Zeuge
rzeu0470@postoffice.uri.edu

p.s.- I still havent seen your bot shooting the balls, it must be quite a site to see!

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Posted by Matt Leese at 03/27/2001 2:05 PM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.


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Posted by Rob Zeuge on 03/27/2001 9:17 AM EST:



Just come find me at team 73's pit. I should also be at the webhug. Make sure to ask for the right Matt however, there are a lot of us running around (on my team too!).

As far as the robot shooting, we enjoy watching it. Team 25 had a picture on their site of us shooting a ball in but I can't seem to find it now. We should have some posted at some point.

Matt

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Posted by Michael "Special K" Krass at 03/27/2001 12:09 PM EST


Other on team #271, Mechanical Marauders, from Bay Shore High School and Verizon.


In Reply to: Attn: College Students
Posted by Matt Leese on 03/27/2001 1:30 AM EST:



Christina and I will both be there, of course.

I just wanted to stress that it's probably pretty important that everyone makes sure they've got a way back to their hotel ahead of time. In the case of the Days Suites, the shuttle buses stop running when the parks close. We've been told we might be able to arrange transportation through the hotel, but we're also prepared to pay the cab fare to get back.

Just a note, and I look forward to seeing you all down in Florida.

~ Michael


: A few of us were talking a we thought it'd be a good idea to have a College Student get together at Nationals. We're planning to meet at 9:30 pm on Thursday night in Downtown Disney. We figure that we'll probably end up heading over to Pleasure Island at some point. We're trying to keep this only to college students so please respect our wishes. We're planning to meet at the gigantic fountain between Planet Hollywood and the AMC Movie Theater. This is on the West Side of Downtown Disney. A map of downtown disney is linked below. If you're interested in showing up, get in touch with me.

: Matt

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Posted by Anne Bergeron at 03/27/2001 12:26 PM EST


Coach on team #608, Prowling Panthers, from Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia Tech/NASA/UTC/Ford/Ike Murray.


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Posted by Michael on 03/27/2001 12:09 PM EST:



There are about 8 of us Georgia Tech undergrads going on this trip. We are actually getting a 15 passenger van from Tech to take with us. For those of you staying at the Days Suites East or close, we'll probably be able to give you a ride. I have to talk it over with them first though because I don't know if they want to go. I'll post again when I know for sure.