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12/20/08
AKSD Students Recognized for Achievments
"This year's awards ceremony was a great success.
The evening began by all the students bowing in (filling up the entire mat) and a brief introduction of all the Black Belts. Next were a number of demonstrations. The Little Dragons performed Jay-Oo, The intermediate belts performed Chon-Gi, and the advanced belts performed Won-Yo. This was followed by Gabriel Ortuno performing East and West"" with the nunchakus and Wendolyn Isidro performing her 2nd Dan Kata.
The demonstrations were followed by the presenting of the awards as follows:
63 All-Star Awards
Outstanding Little Dragons
Ilana Haas
Alexandra Davis
Sam Long
Students of the Year
Jasmine Emory
Gabriel Ortuno
Mario Ramos
Hector Flores
Ann Vandenburg
Chrissy McElheney
Jonathan Lichtenwalter
Keirsten Lichtenwalter
Rollins Carrie
Isabel Haas
Outstanding Student of the Year
Ellen Braht
Junior Black Belt of the Year
Wendolyn Isidro
Instructor of the Year
Ray Bennett
The evening's presentations concluded when the school presented Mr. Gomez with some very kind words and the Giant Clock. Good job to all AKSD students and let's make 2009 even better!"""
12/13/08
American Karate & Self Defense Student Promoted to 2nd Dan
Ms. Isidro got her 2nd Dan. Congratulations Wendolyn!
12/06/08
Haas and Pinson Place in AOK State Tournament
"Isabel Haas and Eric Pinson competed in the AOK State Tournament as Regional Finalists. Isabel placed 3rd in the 10 and 11 year old advanced sparring, and Eric placed 3rd in Kata. Congratulations to both!"
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