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| William Beatty |
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WFA Year: 2001 Years involved w/FIRST: 9 FIRST Team(s): Beatty International/City of Hammond/PEPSI Americas &, School City of Hammond (Beatty International/City of Hammond/PEPSI Americas &, School City of Hammond) Role: Head Technical Mentor Quote: "If we are not careful, this thing is going to work." Bio: Bill Beatty's impact on the FIRST program is easily recognized. His mentoring and robust robot designs are known throughout, and he is well respected in the FIRST community. Mr. Bill's few words give deep advice. What was it like to win the WFA?: Embarrassing- I was back in the pits cooling down and packing up and I didn't hear Dr. Murphy call my name. Favorite FIRST memory: Too many to list. FIRST accomplishments: Almost always having a somewhat unique, competitive robot. What are you up to these days: Same old thing. Advice to FIRST-ers: Look out. The hooks go deep. What does mentoring mean to you?: It has a huge impact on my life these last nine years. Congratulations to William Beatty on his WFA Award in 2001. |