The evening also included the distribution of trophies which the students had achieved during the Anniversary Championship held at the Academy. It was great to see the students come up and receive their trophies with a sense of achievement on each of their faces. Trophies were also handed out to Students of the Month – these were for deserving g students who had shown an all-around improvement during the month as well as their belt testing. There were trophies also handed out to deserving parents who had been instrumental in helping Bee Martial Arts throughout the year, by giving their time and talent to the academy.

One of the main highlights of the evening was the distribution of the 1^st and 2^nd Degree Black Belts to the deserving students who had worked hard throughout the black belt course to achieve their belts. As Guru Bee said, “many join this journey together but only a few remain standing as this journey demands total dedication, determination and discipline”. Among the black belts, Mr. Casey also received his 1^st Dan Black Belt Certificate from the Kukkiwon. Guru Bee was honored and happy to put on their well-deserved black belts around their waists. Our brand new 1st and 2^nd Dan Black Belts are as follows –

1.Neelam Bee – 2^nd Dan 2. Claude Bee – 1^st Dan 3. Stefan Melin – 1^st Dan
4.Sharon Melin – 1^st Dan5. Nate Melin – 1^st Dan6. Deborah Brueggeman – 1^st Dan

                

The evening was also highlighted when the Academy presented the Student of the Year Trophy to Mr. Tyson Gifford, who had demonstrated a huge improvement not only at the academy but his school and at home throughout the year.

                                                             

As the evening continued parents and students enjoyed a large variety of good food and dessert. The entire event was a great success and we hope that our Academy will be able to celebrate many more anniversaries in the future.

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