2017 Hawaiian Electric Companies ECUH Pan Pacific VEX EDR Championships
It's a moment we all can't forget. The moment where some of us jumped in joy, cried with happiness, and cheered with smiles spread from ear to ear.
Throughout the three days of competition, stress was overloading. There were a total of 46 teams at the 2017 Pan Pacific Championship. At this international tournament, there was extreme competition and moments where some of us doubted ourselves. Although there were moments where we didn't feel as confident as others, we all knew that the cheers of our teammates would give us the courage to push through.
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"After all the hard work we been through, we finally pushed through and upheld our legacy. I felt so proud of my team that I cried." -Justine Horikawa |
"Honestly, it was a moment you could never forget. I wish I had recorded it because it was so special." -Michaela Sy |
As the announcer was giving out awards, when we heard 4142A for the Design Award recipient, we all congratulated each other, but the true happiness came from the moment the Excellence Award was given out. With a win-lose-tie score of 7-1-2 for the qualification matches and as Tournament Finalists, 4142A was awarded the Excellence award. Knowing that this very award would carry the team to the World Championship in Kentucky, tears of joy rolled down a few team member's cheeks. Others were jumping with joy and hugging each other while yelling "We did it!"
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