04/22/2026
Our coach, our rock, and our inspiring leader. ❤️💙
At the 2026 Tallahassee Regional, our coach, Leigh Anne Brewster, was awarded the Woodie Flowers Finalist Award. Coaching our team for about a decade, Ms. Brewster deserved nothing less than this recognition, for all of the hearts she's touched, and all of the spirits she's lifted.
From the late nights in the lab working closely with team members, ensuring students feel proud of their creations, to being the shoulder anyone can lean, laugh, or cry on, Ms. Brewster has been the lighthouse of our team, being a guiding light for others. She's taught our team that when you lead with your heart, you can create an impact larger then yourself. "Most importantly, she reminds us that what we build is not robots, but people."
Ms. Brewster, we cannot express how much we are grateful for you. We are so proud, and so honored to be students under your mentorship. You continue to teach us that using technical skills to build robots is great, but what's greater is using those technical skills to give back. You are the Lifeguard that Riptide needed.
Congratulations to Ms. Brewster for earning this incredible award! 🌊
