Now that the contest is complete, I have to admit, we had no idea what to expect from this contest. To be honest, I was a little bit skeptical that pre-university students could actually produce something useful for our community. Immediately though, as soon as the contest began, each of you blew us away with your skills and your positive attitudes and your incredible work ethics -- and you produced really amazing work.
You also seemed to appreciate the honor that comes from being a contributor in an open source community. You modeled for us how communities should interact - you demonstrated that someone else's success is worth contributing towards - that we are responsible for one another - and that we can have fun while learning and working together to make Joomla! better.
Those of us who worked with you are really proud of this group of standout young people. Really proud. We hope to see you around the forums as you have time in your busy schedules.
Many times, as I interacted with you all, I thought of Cat Steven's song Oh, very young and I wanted to share it with you.
We hope that this experience was a positive one for you and that it has helped enrich your life. We know that you have enriched ours and we thank you for that. We hope that you continue to interact with one another and build strong friendships. Thank you for your considerable contributions to the Joomla! community! If you need something, please ask, we will certainly try to help you if we are able. You have earned our support and respect.Oh very young
What will you leave us this time
Youre only dancing on this earth for a short while
And though your dreams may toss and turn you now
They will vanish away like your daddys best jeans
Denim blue fading up to the sky
And though you want them to last forever
You know they never will
You know they never will
And the patches make the goodbye harder still
Oh very young
What will you leave us this time
Therell never be a better chance to change your mind
And if you want this world to see a better day
Will you carry the words of love with you
Will you ride the great white bird into heaven
And though you want to last forever
You know you never will
You know you never will
And the goodbye makes the journey harder still
Oh very young
What will you leave us this time
Youre only dancing on this earth for a short while
Oh very young
What will you leave us this time
Thank you very much for participating with Joomla! in the GHOP program,
Amy