I thought of this while reading the Robotics letter thread, and didn’t want to clutter that with another topic.
In my school, at graduation, Forensics members and FBLA members graduate with special distinction. I think they only wear a special color cord or something with their gown, but it’s still something. I was wondering if anyone’s school had a similar distinction for Robotics?
*Originally posted by weedie *
**I thought of this while reading the Robotics letter thread, and didn’t want to clutter that with another topic.In my school, at graduation, Forensics members and FBLA members graduate with special distinction. I think they only wear a special color cord or something with their gown, but it’s still something. I was wondering if anyone’s school had a similar distinction for Robotics? **
Unfortanutely(sp?) no but that does give me an Idea, I could wear a radio cable as one of those cords for special distenction. hehehe.
*Originally posted by The wheelman *
**Unfortanutely(sp?) no but that does give me an Idea, I could wear a radio cable as one of those cords for special distenction. hehehe. **
Haha, that’d be great! I could see someone doing that too …
I don’t think anyone at our school graduates with distinction. Maybe NHS members, but I think that’s it …
You can ride up on a Segway or have your diploma given to you by your robot.
At my high school they have the names of the people on the team that graduated in the program that they hand out. Can’t remember if they read the names though. Ogre would be of more help.
Hehe. I’m graduating with distinction…well…so maybe my school doesn’t know about it…but still! I plan on wearing my Chucks at graduation 
They’re ratty, mismatched, Converse All-Star high-tops. It shall be interesting when the principal yells at me…but I really couldn’t care less 
*Originally posted by evulish *
**They’re ratty, mismatched, Converse All-Star high-tops. It shall be interesting when the principal yells at me
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chuckle But will they fill the bill for you to run from the principal to the county seat?
Haha. Run? Whats ruuuun? I’m overweight and he’s ex-military. Flubber wouldn’t even help me (but a Segway might)!
Yeah, there is also no big deal if you participated in Robotics, only if you participated for 4 years they announce your name and you stand up at our Honors Convocation…a different cord would be cool,cuz im not getting the gold one…
[edit] Sigh…I also just hit Post a Holic…
I think if all else fails… I will wear a team or operator button on my gown… and borrow some chucks
*Originally posted by The wheelman *
**Unfortanutely(sp?) no but that does give me an Idea, I could wear a radio cable as one of those cords for special distenction. hehehe. **
thats a really cool idea…must do something like that
*Originally posted by weedie *
I will wear a team or operator button on my gown…
Oooorr…You could put that incredibly stupid monster logo on the top of your hat 
That would kick some serious bot.
This got me thinking. Why doesn’t FIRST do more to recognize it’s graduating Seniors? Especially those of us in since we were freshmen. I think it would really be memorable for them to give us something special, like a cord or little medallion or something.
That would be a good idea to have something standard that FIRST would create. Maybe it is something that could be brought up… perhaps after the announcement of the CE.
If anyone thinks of something to distinguish themselves with at graduation, let me know. I would be willing to bring it up to the school boards in my team. Or if anyone has ideas on how to bring the suggestion to the school board, and let them figure out the distinction.
If a type of cord is used, it would be neat to have them made in team colors, and then if you are a floor team member, have something different on the ends of them. (same concept as forensics)
Thanks for the input!
The Top 10 famous graduation gown additions (that ive seen):
sneaking munchies in for during the ceremony
addings pins, and other accessories to the cap & gown
headphones & cd player in pocket
fake novelty jewelry (gigantic earings)
Face paint
gym shorts and t-shirt under gown
barefoot
fake hand to shake the principals hand (and let him hang on to the fake rubber hand while you walk away)
blood capsules in teeth, then smashing them and smiling when you go up to shake the administrations hand (when recieving dipolma
drumroll
*Originally posted by D.J. Fluck *
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- No clothes under the robe
I could deffinately see Grant trying to pull that one off! 
oooh. when i graduate next year, imma make myself a tassle of PWM cable
*Originally posted by weedie *
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I could deffinately see Grant trying to pull that one off!
Yeah…not quite that daring 
(Maybe if the lights went off like they did last year :D) I wouldn’t really want to make everyone leave 
Ohh…and a duct-tape cord!
I’m not sure how recognition works in other schools, but because there are so many honors to be spoken of, our school has a seperate senior awards night. All members of our team recieve a specially designed trophy, made to look like the ones awarded at competitions. Somehow that one trophy means more than the Key Club drape, NFL seal, NHS cord, and German Honor Society cords. So, if your school works in a similar way, you might want to suggest to your advisors that a trophy be made for each senior member.
To advisors and all non-senior readers: Suprising your graduates with a trophy is a wonderful suprise. We all know that we put our hearts and souls into this program. Proof of appreciation and accomplishment on the team is a great comfort. (Plus it looks nice displayed with all of your award medalions. )