My name is Erin, I'm 13 years old, and a freshman in high school. We started an independent/homeschool robotics team two years ago, and it's been an amazing experience. We were able to attend the VEX World Championship in Anaheim, California last year, and take home the Excellence Award for our division. This season we won our first tournament (with our friends from Waialua) at the McKinley VEXhibition, and the excellence award at the Oahu Vex Tournament at Moanalua High School. As much as I love robotics, I'd say the friends I've made are equally amazing. If I hadn't done robotics I never would've had some of my best friends today. I am extremely looking forward to participating in the World Championship this coming April, and no matter what happens, I will always do my best. -Erin N.