My name is Gavin Owens; I am 12 years old, and in 7th grade.  I am home schooled with the Placer County Office of Education Home-study Program. Science is one of my favorite subjects, so robotics is something that I love.  Our coaches, Alan and Heidi, have helped us quite a bit, so we owe them a lot.  I have gained a lot of knowledge from robotics this year.  I never thought that I would join a robotics that wins first place in Northern California after seeing a sign for the team on a bulletin board.