FIRST Inspires: My Story
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Entrepreneur discovers you’re never too young to make a difference
TJ Evarts
FIRST Alumnus
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FIRST: The launch pad for the future of youth
Dr. Earl Scime
Eberly Distinguished Professor and Chair of Physics, West Virginia University and Mentor, FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2614, MARS; Morgantown, West Virginia
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FIRST provides opportunity to those who need it most
Kenny Bargas
FIRST Alumnus
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With FIRST, the game is not the prize
Jackie Moore
FIRST Mentor; Program Director, Level UP, Inc
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FIRST: A complete life experience
Javier Hernandez-Gallegos
FIRST Robotics Competition Sponsor
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FIRST prepares students to serve the nation
Austin Ahern
2015 Dean’s List Finalist, FIRST Alum
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FIRST prepares students for college success
Diana Marsala
2015 Dean’s List Finalist, FIRST Alum
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FIRST builds students’ confidence and pride
Gustavo Mendoza
Member of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 4355, CPBOT, Mexico
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FIRST transforms students into community leaders
Anika Yardi
2016 FIRST Dean’s List Winner, Maryland
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FIRST brings trust between communities
Mohamed Abu Fawdah
Mentor of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1946, FG in Tamra, Israel
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FIRST helps change lives the world over
Eugene Zheng
FIRST Volunteer, China
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FIRST encourages students to give back
Stephen Robertson
2015 Dean’s List Finalist, FIRST Alum, Arizona
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FIRST helps students find a community
Josue Melgar
2015 Dean’s List Finalist, Mexico
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FIRST helps change lives the world over
Andrew Bannish
FIRST Volunteer, China
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FIRST inspires student to make positive life changes
Freya Wilhelm
Member of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 4263, Cyber Dragons