1999 ABBA Karate Championships End of the year tournament pictures |
Competitor of the Year 1999 1st place Marcos Ibarra 2nd place Russell Caruana 3rd Place Elizabeth Udeh |
1999 Top 10 Tournament Competitors ( left-to-right) Wanda Reeves, Doug Walrath, Aldo Rodriguez, Russell Caruana, Allison Sigler, Marcos Ibarra, Stevie Caruana, Elizabeth Udeh, Nathan Burcham, and Todd Murphy. These students had the highest point totals after the 1999 ABBA school tournament season. Dennis and Sharie Loucks (center) sponsored the tournament trophies. |
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Honored guest, Mr. Gary Lee, judges kumite (sparring). |
Lisa Devine was awarded the tournament's Sportsmanship award. |
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After the tournament, Mr. Ritchie presented ABBA Instructor Jackets to the Black Belt and Brown Belt teaching staff. The jackets were graciously sponsored by Delmar Systems INC. by Jerry Trahan & Chad Verette, courtesy of Breck Mills. |
ABBA staff with new jackets! |
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Mr. Ritchie made a special
presentation of one of his school jackets to Dr. John Udeh. This was in appreciation
for all his assistance with Mr. Ritchie's medical treatment at the V.A. Medical Center
this year during his victorious fight against cancer.
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