2007 News
WSAMA HOLIDAY BANQUET AND AWARDS CEREMONY is scheduled this year on December 15th @ 5pm at the Capitol Area Christian Church (1775 Lambs Gap Road, Mechanicsburg). In lieu catering this year, we will have a "pot luck-style" meal consisting of dishes attendees will bring and share. The sign-up poster for the banquet will include a list of dishes/desserts needed so all can share the bounty of our martial arts community (you can also click here for a list of suggested dishes/desserts). Please see Miss Loder or Master Vergara if you would like to assist in the preparation for the banquet. All help is welcome!
WSAMA CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the West Shore Academy will be closed Thursday and Friday (November 22-23). Enjoy the holiday!
NOVEMBER CHILDREN'S CLASS PROMOTIONS Children's Color Belt Promotions are the week of November 5th. Make sure to sign up for one of the available testing times and hand in paperwork by Tuesday November 6th.
HALLOWEEN SKATING PARTY Join us for our Annual Halloween Costume Party at Olympic Skating Sunday October 28th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Entrance is free to students, friends and family of the Academy. In-line and roller skates are available for rent. Hope to see everyone there!
SEPTEMBER ADULTS CLASS PROMOTIONS Adults Color Belt Promotion is Saturday, September 8th at 10am. Please hand in paperwork by Wednesday September 5th.
NEW JR. BLACK BELTS! CAMP HILL (July 21) Congratulations to WSAMA's newest Jr. Black Belts: Nicholas Centurione, Samantha Zeigler and Matthew Kuentzler. Many thanks to the assisting Black Belts who helped make this promotion a special and memorable day for WSAMA's newest Black Belt members!
WSAMA's SUMMER PICNICCAMP HILL (June 16) WSAMA's Summer picnic was again a great success. Along with good food and good fun, there were great friends to be had! Click here to see some pictures taken during the outing. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day!
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW BLACK BELTS! CAMP HILL (June 9) Congratulations to WSAMA's newest Black Belts: Red/Stripe to Sr. 1st Dan (front row wearing white gis from l. to r.)- Joseph Hines and Andrew George; Jr. 1st Dan to Sr. 1st Dan (front row wearing black uniforms from l. to r.) - Teddy Kautz, Brian Kirkpatrick, Kaitlyn Bailey and Justin Gariepy; and Sr. 1st Dan to Sr. 2nd Dan (2nd row center) - Luann Neifert and Joseph Mizrahi. Many thanks to the assisting Black Belts who helped make this promotion a very special and memorable day for WSAMA's newest Black Belts!
AMATEUR KICKBOXING RESULTS PLYMOUTH, PA (June 2) Sheila Kirkpatrick won her first official full-contact kickboxing match at Grants Amateur Kickboxing Night in Plymouth. The split decision win over her opponent, Krystal Koch, did not reflect the dominance exhibited by Ms. Kirkpatrick in three 2-minute rounds of pure pounding excitement. Sheila previously won a 2nd round TKO exhibition match against Emily Zeigler at Joerg's Raging Bull Kickboxing Show in Mechanicsburg on May 12. Congratulations Sheila!
PICTURES ARE IN... Pictures from the Academy's Picture Day on Wednesday May 30th have arrived. They are now available for pick up in the office!
CHILDREN'S
CLASS PROMOTIONS
CAMP HILL
(May 2-4) - Children's class students performed strong and proud the week of
their rank testing. Click here
to see promotion pictures taken after their promotional testing.
INDEPENDENCE DAY The West Shore Academy will be closed Wednesday July 4th in observance of Independence Day. WSAMA's Competition Team, Team Lion's Pride, will be competing at the Battle of Harrisburg during Harrisburg's American Musicfest celebrated during the 4th of July weekend celebrations on City Island on June 30th.
MEMORIAL DAY The West Shore Academy will be closed Monday May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. Also, students of WSAMA are invited to participate in this year's Memorial Day Parade in Camp Hill. We will be meeting at 20th& Market St (Roberto's Pizza parking lot) at 9am. The parade starts at 9:30am. Click here for additional information regarding the parade!
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES NOW OPEN IN THEATRES (March 23) Click here for official movie website. Click the theatrical poster to the right for TMNT photos, videos, wallpaper and games.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GRADUATION MECHANICSBURG (March 5) - Master Vergara concluded Silver Spring Elementary's After School Martial Arts Program on Monday after six weeks of basic Jung Sim Do training. Great job kids!
COMPETITION TEAM RETURNS FROM ARNOLD CLASSIC COLUMBUS, OH (March 4) - Team Lion's Pride definitely has something to be proud of returning from OH late Sunday night. WSAMA's Competition Team earned a total of 16 Gold medals, 5 Silver medals, and 1 Bronze medal to make them one of the most recognized groups of the competition. Click here for results and photos. Congratulations Team Lion's Pride!!
WSAMA REPRESENTED AT VARIETY SHOW CAMP HILL (March 2) - WSAMA students from the Shepherdstown and Upper Allen Elementary schools performed a martial demonstration for their 20th Anniversary Variety Show held at Mechanicsburg Middle School. Dylan Van Nostrand, Jared Rebman, Kylie Peters, Austin Donat, Ryan Donat, Cassandra Donat and Preston Peters displayed skills of falls, kicks, fighting techniques, weapons and breaking. Great job kids!
MRS. HAZAM PROMOTED TO 3RD DAN BY GRANDMASTER FOX HARRISBURG (January 27) - Sabumnim Karis Hazam (pictured above with Grandmaster Joe Fox) was promoted to 3rd Dan in Jung Sim Do after exhibiting forms, weapons, sparring and breaking. Her 3rd Dan eligibility came after 9 years of continued training and instructing. Congratulations Karis!