111 Al Skierkiewicz, 2009 WFA
“This is better than an Emmy,” Al announced after the 2005 Midwest Regional Woodie Flowers Award ceremony. Coming from a recipient of both these honors, these words truly demonstrate Al’s devotion to the FIRST community. Indeed, when the Emmy relinquished its post on the bookcase to his brand new FIRST award, Al’s dedication was plainly […]
111 Al Skierkiewicz, 2006 WFA
A smile of bliss and surprise settled on Al’s face after he was declared the recipient of the Woodie Flower’s Award last year at the Midwest Regional. “This is better than an Emmy!” he exclaimed. And he has won an Emmy. Al Skierkiewicz is an outstanding mentor on our team who enjoys watching students grow […]
111 Raul Olivera 2009
Coming from the average person, the words “you’re pathetic” denote a disparaging remark; coming from Raul Olivera, they form the perfect motivator. Indeed, Raul has earned a reputation as the loudest and most opinionated mentor on the team – yet WildStang students agree that these qualities always promote motivation and participation. Raul has been the […]
111 Raul Olivera 2008
“Rock stars, is there anything they don’t know?” -Homer Simpson Raul Olivera inspires students to participate by motivating them to work as a team. Raul has shown enthusiasm and inspiration throughout his thirteen years of WildStang. Through his dedication, Raul strives to complete every task at hand, making sure our team exhibits quality engineering while […]
111 George Graham
This year’s WildStang Nominee for the Woodie Flowers Award was Mr. George Graham. For the nine years that the WildStang Team has existed, George has volunteered to help with the program. Throughout this time, George has patiently taught students how to use equipment and he has fabricated innumerable parts for our robot every year. During […]
111 Steve Garward
Through his leadership, expertise, and ability to inspire all those that he meets, Steve Garward sets the standard for FIRST at every level. In his 8 years involved in FIRST he has mentored teams all over the world, carrying out FIRST’s mission: inspiring a love of learning. In 2007, Steve was asked to mentor an […]
111 Nate Troup
“All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual.” -Albert Einstein—— Nate Troup gives the students of Team 111 these opportunities, and makes them fun by incorporating humor and equality into education. This may be summed up best in the words of those students who has been touched […]
111 Al Skierkiewicz, 2010 WFA
At one meeting last year, Al was explaining to students how a speed controller works. Originally, there were about five kids gathered around the whiteboard, but by the time ten minutes had passed, there were more than twenty students circled to watch Al teach. By the time he was done, everyone listening understood what Al […]
111 Al Skierkiewicz, 2008 WFA
How does a microwave work? How are Russian films different from American films? What speed of movement can the eye detect? What gauge wire should I use? No matter what content a question holds, Al Skierkiewicz, a useful resource for information, is always there with a thorough and spirited response. Whether a student has a […]
111 Dan Green, WFA
Dan Green is a key individual making a difference in the future professionals of America. For twelve years, Dan has helped to shape and mold young minds to achieve their full potential. According to Dan Kramer, director of education at ACE Tech, gracious professionalism is “… seen in the genuine support and enthusiasm exemplified by […]
