Hi, My name is Matthew Dunn and I am with the Mountain Home Jr. Bomb Squad. I am 14 years old and I am in 9th grade, I  joined the Jr. Bomb squad I would like to pursue a career in engineering. I have also participated in Lego League for 4 years and in FTC for a year. I also enjoy activities such as soccer, referring soccer games, shooting, hunting, trap, and collecting metals. I also enjoy school and my favorite subject are math, science, and agriculture. I really enjoy the FIRST program and hope it continues for the generations to come.

Why hello there, my name is Alex Trevino, I am 14 and in 9th grade and go to Mountain Home Junior High school. This is my second year on the Jr. Bomb Squad. I have a tendency to fix things when I have time. My main interest is construction, I've done it all my life. Last year went great and I hope this year will go even better.

Hi, my name is Austin Jones and this will be my first year in robotics. I am excited to be on the FTC team. I go to the Mtn. Home Junior High School. Where I got in the robotics team. My brother Eric was in robotics, and he enjoyed it. So I decided to join, and I am glad I did. I am also in robotics because I enjoy building, programming, and controlling robots.

Hi, my name is Alex Anderson. I am 14 years old and I joined the jr. bomb squad because  I like programming and I enjoy the challenge that FIRST brings. Before I joined the Jr. Bomb Squad, I was involved in FIRST Lego League for two years. I also enjoy playing the guitar, history, and computers.

Hi. My name is Addison Webb I'm 14 years old and i joined the Junior Bomb Squad because I would like to become a computer programmer. I enjoy many activities like trap shooting, hunting, experimenting with computers and playing golf. I am very exited about this upcoming year.

I became interested in electronics and engineering in the 6th grade. I have a degree in electrical engineering and have worked for Baxter Healthcare for 25 years. I mentor FIRST teams to show students math, science, and yes, even English are used in all facets of technological careers. Hopefully I can affect a students outlook on school and provide the vision of a pathway to be successful in a technological career.

My initial experience with FIRST was three years ago when my son joined a FIRST LEGO League Team.  He is now a member of the Junior Bomb Squad and I have the privilege of helping the team reach their goals.  I am a full-time homemaker and realize the importance of a well-rounded education and real-life experiences for today's young people.  Through FLL and FIRST Tech I have seen first-hand the positive influence the program has on young people.  FIRST teaches problem-solving skills, positive social interaction, and the everyday application of math, science, and communications.  FIRST gives young people of all ages the opportunity to grow in confidence and knowledge.

I really enjoy FIRST Tech because it can inspire young people and show the potential they can have integrating technology into their everyday lives.  As a teacher, it gives me the ability to see students mature not only in academics, but they challenge each other as a team and meet others in the community representing FIRST.  I am a mentor in FIRST Tech because it instills the technical tools in hands and minds.  I also love to see how FIRST instills a unique bridge to the community to support growing minds and attitudes that will inspire young people for the future.