The competition teams, which are taught by studio owner/choreographer DeeAnn Valine and competition teacher/coach Camille Ruja, placed first for their ballet, jazz, and contemporary numbers, took second for another jazz dance, picked up third-place trophies for contemporary and musical theater pieces, and received a fourth-place trophy for a jazz routine.

The senior competition team consists of Valeria Arteaga, Mika Awai, Katy Ghiringhelli, Julia Ilsley, Izabella Llanos, Megan Roberts-King, Devin Trosky, and Jaycie Valine.
The junior competition team consists of Isabella Davila, Juhi Gajiwala, Mora Martin, Erin McClure, Beth Rowles and Erin Trosky.

Academy of Danse will perform at the upcoming spring carnival at Vichy Elementary School on Friday, May 18, at 6 p.m.

West Florida’s sweep of the men’s and women’s all-sports trophy is the third in school history, with the other two coming in 1997-98 and 2006-07. The sweep also marks the ninth in the league’s 30-year history of awarding both men’s and women’s all-sports trophies.

This year marks the 10th total women’s all-sports trophy for UWF, including a league-record seven straight. The Argonauts (37.5 points) outpaced second place Valdosta State (32.0) in the women’s all-sports standings, thanks to league titles in cross country, golf, tennis and volleyball. The Argos were also league semifinalists in women’s soccer.

The men’s all-sports trophy is the fourth in school history, with the last coming in 2006-07. The UWF men’s teams placed no lower than fourth in any sport, including a league championship in tennis. The Argos were also runners-up in cross country, golf and soccer. UWF totaled 33.5 points, while Alabama-Huntsville came in second with 27.0.

The GSC will present the all-sports trophies at its annual awards banquet on Monday, June 25 at the Hilton Birmingham/Perimeter Park in Birmingham, Ala. At that time, the GSC will also recognize its “Top Ten” student-athletes and reveal male and female winners of the GSC Commissioner’s Trophy. The “Top Ten” and Commissioner’s Trophy awards are presented to the most outstanding student-athletes in the league based on athletic, academic, extracurricular and community service criteria.

Derby Trophies were awarded to the drivers with the best three times. For the second year in a row, Jeff Bartron took the top trophy. Jason Calandra took second place, and Rob Leiser took third place.

At the end of each heat, the cars were lined up and those in attendance voted for their favorite. This fourth winner — Kris Sebring – was dubbed the “Crowd-Pleaser.”

Wyoming Kelloggsville senior Jessica Lubbers capped a stellar career the same day, when she finished runner-up in the girls singles bowling state finals. It was her second runner-up finish and accompanied her 2010 state title.

Today, Lubbers and Greene were named the 10th recipients of the Matt Fiorito Miss and Mr. Bowling trophies, given by the Michigan Interscholastic High School Bowling Coaches Association and sponsored by the Free Press.

The trophies are named for the late Free Press sports writer who was a hall-of-fame bowling writer.

The past year has brought California All Stars back to back NCA championships levels 1 through 5, World Championships – back to back and at least 50 1st place trophies from all levels. The California All Stars have been able to send athletes to extend their education and cheer opportunities at University of Oregon, Kentucky, UCLA, UCSB and the University of Louisville.

Currently The California All Stars is gearing up for The World Championships in Orlando to defend their title on April 28th and immediately following is sign ups for the new season on May 8th.

“It just amazes me to see how much we have grown. I just keep reminding myself to remain thankful for all our success and blessings. The new addition of space will make practice run much more open and give all our athletes on all levels the time on the floor they deserve,” Jeff McQueen – Co Owner & Co-ed Head Coach, The California All Stars.

Principle Nichola Buckley said: “Many of the dancers had never experienced the freestyle competitive world before so I’m really proud.”

The classes are held at Awsworth and Brinsley and accommodate all ages from pre-school to adults. Classes include stamina, competitive, general dance, private lessons and adult fitness. Several dancers will perform at Awsworth Party on the Rec in July.

Emily Johnson aged 9 earned herself a place in the Diva Feva competition in July, winning a first and second place trophies in two different events.

The 14-karat gold trophy is created every year by New England Sterling of Attleboro, Mass., and company President Marc Forbes will be at the track when the trophy is unveiled along with three smaller, sterling silver replica trophies that go to the winning trainer, jockey and breeder.

The gold trophy is 22 inches tall, has a 14-karat gold horse and rider atop it and horseshoe-shaped wreath handles and stands on a jade base.

The trophies will be awarded at 138th Kentucky Derby set for May 5.

Original scores put Hope Christian, Taos and St. Michael’s as the top three in Class 3-A. In Class 4-A, it was Roswell, Farmington then Gallup. But the NMAA says the scores were tallied wrong. They now say that Farmington and Taos will lose their trophies – and Sandia Prep and Piedra Vista will be awarded them instead.

The team is disappointed, but members say they’ll continue to work hard. “Things can happen but I do believe we need to hold someone accountable for their actions,” said assistant coach Brittany Wade-Pruett. “I feel like this situation is just fuel for us and it’s just going to drive us next year to push even harder than we do,” said team member Emily Jaquez.

The NMAA says it understands the seriousness of the error and apologizes to all schools involved. Officials will be going to Farmington this Friday to speak with coaches and dance members.

“The thrill of victory, how sweet it is,” said retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Bradley, the RHHS JROTC Department Head. “(The students) hard work and dedication has brought us a state championship.”

It was the best showing in the Georgia State Drill Meet Richmond Hill has had to date. The school took home state championship trophies in both the female and the male exhibition armed squad events and the male color guard.

In the female exhibition armed dual, Carmen Camacho and Danielle Wedeking took home first place for the second consecutive year, defending the school’s only state championship from last year.

“This is huge for our program; it shows how far we have come in such a short time,” Bradley said. “Our cadets have worked hard this year and for them to win a state championship, it is truly satisfying and rewarding for them.”

RHHS cadets also placed various other events.