John Savage

Year you started mentoring the team:  2011

Sub-teams: Mechanical, Photo Video, Digital Media

What are 2 fun facts about you?

I can list the restaurants and gas stations located at most any exit on I-75 between Dayton to Detroit.
I can recognize a 1970 Chevelle SS on the road from a ½ mile away, coming or going.

Why did you join the AdamBots?

I joined the Adambots to spend more time with my son who is on my team and to give back to the community.

What is your favorite memory from robotics?

Winning the Queen City Regional when we HAD to win to go to Worlds

What have you learned from being on the team?

I have learned to appreciate and respect the depth of talent we have with both the students and the mentors on the team

Do you have any tips for the current AdamBots?

Keep your eyes and ears open all season long and take in as much as you can from all the amazing things that go on to create our amazing robotics team!

What is something you would of wanted to do differently to reach where you are today? (career-wise or to get to the AdamBots)

Spend more time working on my photographic skills and turn this into something more than a casual hobby

What is special about FIRST?

FIRST is special since it works on several levels.  It works for the Mentors by providing them an opportunity to exercise and share their skills while in pursuit of interesting and challenging task.  And it works for the Students by creating an environment that allows them learn new skills and apply themselves to the fullest of their ability in a process that is full on duplicate of how projects work in the business world.  All this wrapped up in a game that truly is the hardest fun you will ever have.