Congratulations John Novak -- 2009 Championship WFA

[Richard Wallace]

Congratulations, John. This award is well deserved. Besides being a mainstay and inspiration to your own team, you've gone way above and beyond the call of duty to help hundreds of FIRSTers, many hundreds of miles from Mountain Home. The FIRST community is stronger for your efforts.

[Rich Kressly]

Very well deserved, John! I loved listening to the entirety of the announcement and marveling at what you do for your team, community, and beyond.

[DCA Fan]

Many congrats to John! Very well deserved!

[David Brinza]

You most definitely deserve this award.

Thanks for all you've done to make FIRST a great experience for the students of Bomb Squad and the rest of the FIRST community.

You are truly a "mentor's mentor".

Congratulations!

[Mr MOE]

Congratulations, John!

I was also amazed to hear all you have done by your Woodie Flowers write up. Your award was very well deserved.

Thanks for inspiring us all!

[Chris Fultz]

John,

Congratulations to you! Awesome!

[JVN]

John, it has been a pleasure to get to know you. Congratulations! This is obviously VERY well deserved.

-John

[Al Skierkiewicz]

John,
Congrats, you know how I feel, I am so happy for you. For those who don't know John, you should put him on your list of must meet people. I have known John for many years now and his inspiration to the Bomb Squad in a little town in Arkansas is an inspiration for me. From the students on the team, to the excellent robots they build, to the team dynamics overall, one can see how special individuals can and do make a difference. Whenever I see 16 on the team list for a regional we attend, I know there will be stiff competition and a nice visit with old friends. I hope you had a nice trip home and I hope the pictures came out.

[Greg Needel]

Congrats John, this was very well deserved. I can honestly say that you and the rest of the Bomb Squad, really made our season very special. From our interactions in St.Louis and the championship I can tell that the things you bring to the team go well beyond what was mentioned in your WFA essay. Thanks for all that you do and congrats again for what is a well deserved honor.

[emersont49]

Congratulations on a well deserved win John! Team 1098 (Rockwood Robotics)was one of those who benefited greatly from the programming seminar you brought to St. Louis. I've seen the results of your dedication and hard work on many occasions. Thanks you for all you do.

Tim Emerson
Team 1098 Mentor

[Karthik]

Congratulations to John, The Novak Family and the entire Bomb Squad. These past two years I've gotten to know a few of the Bomb Squad students and mentors fairly well, and they impress me more and more each time. John's impact on his team is unmistakable. This is a completely well deserved award.

[dlavery]

This award is truly well-deserved. Since the beginning the Bomb Squad has always been a "class act," and John Novak is an excellent example of why. Congratulations - you are an inspiring example for the rest of us.

-dave



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[Raul]

John,

Congratulations - Very much deserved.

You and Meredith are the model FIRST couple. I did not realize just how much you have done for your team. You and your family are an inspiration to not just your team, but to the whole FIRST community. I am so glad to know you.

Raul

[Akash Rastogi]

All I can say from my knowledge is that you've taught your students very well. Any questions I had when I visited BBS's pit were answered almost instantly by the students in a very respectable and intelligent fashion. I was thoroughly impressed.

Congratulations!

[GaryVoshol]

This goes to show that there are so many great people in FIRST that I have yet to meet, and even learn their names. Congratulations on joining a truly awesome panel of WFA's.