Nemesis Navigator: What It's Like To Be A Rookie

   A rookie is a person who is in their first year of being on a team. We at Nemesis 2590 bring in new rookies every year and being a rookie is an exciting time as you learn about the team and train to be your best self.

   In the month of September, Nemesis held an interest meeting at the high school for parents and students. Mentors spoke about what you need to do in order to sign up, and 2nd year members spoke about how much fun they have on the team and the great opportunities Nemesis provides to enhance your skills and build a brighter future.

   Once all new members officially joined, they were greeted enthusiastically by their new teammates and received their official red Nemesis t-shirt! Nemesis Kickstart is one of the major first steps in a rookie’s FIRST career. It is the preseason training for all subteams where rookies learn both technical and soft skills from experienced team members. Build rookies learn technical skills such as how to use the machines or how to code the robot. Business rookies learn how to write articles, send emails, and manage finances. Getting to learn about the world of FIRST Robotics as you attend off-season competitions and learn about how they function is also exciting. It’s a bit overwhelming at first due to the sheer amount of teams attending but it quickly becomes a very cool experience. What’s also great about being a rookie is getting to meet new people and making new friends. Through joining teams like Nemesis, you get to meet people you might not have met otherwise while gaining many fun memories.