2006 Student of the Month Archive

December 2006: Colin

2006 December SOM Collin

The December 2006 student of the month is Collin. Collin has recently achieved his orange belt in the youth karate class. Focus, commitment, speed, perseverance and respect are all qualities that Collin continues to strive towards.

Keep up the good work Collin!

November 2006: Tas

2006 November SOM - Photo by D. Gregoris

The Student of the Month for November 2006 is Tas. Tas who is 8 years old is new to the Youth Program, however, he started in karate as a Dragon and has now progressed to a Junior Yellow Belt. Tas loves performimg kata and sparring and has recently competed in his first karate tournament, the Battle of Ontario Karate Championships. We don't think it will be his last tournament.

Congratulations Tas!

October 2006: Millana

2006 Octoberber SOM Millana - Photo by D. Gregoris

The student of the month for October 2006 is Millana. Millana is 5 years of age however will be celebrating her 6th birthday mid-month. Millana started her training as a Tiger and has advanced now to the Dragons class. Millana works very hard both in class and also spends lots of time practicing with her father and sister who are also in karate. Millana has just been accepted as a Competition Team Member.

Keep on kickin' Millana!

July 2006: Alex

2006 July SOM Alex

The student of the month for July 2006 is Alex. Alex is 12 years old and has been doing karate for approx. 6 months. He is now a yellow belt. He is preparing for another testing soon so therefore his favorite kata has been Mawashi Uke. Alex has extreme focus and committment to his training. He attends extra classes as well as his regular class times.

Keep up the good work Alex!

June 2006: Benjamin

2006 June SOM Ben

The student of the month for June is Benjamin. In April, Ben earned his green belt and is now working towards his blue belt. He loves to train and he also loves to compete. More recently Ben participated in a tournament and was awarded first place for his efforts.

Congratulations Ben! A future black belt is indeed on his way.

May 2006: Jonah

2006 May SOM Jonah - Photo by D. Gregoris

Jonah is our student of the month for May. Jonah is a yellow belt who enjoys his karate very much.

Keep up the great attitude, attendance and technique Jonah!

April 2006: Peter

2006 April SOM Peter - Photo by D. Gregoris

SOM for April is Peter, AKA Pete, Petey. Peter has been training since he was 5 years of age. Soon to be 8 years. He stands out in a class of 40 other children being the one who gives 100% of his effort all the time. Peter enjoys perfecting movements of his katas and also likes to compete in local tournament events.

Keep kickin Pete!

March 2006: Jenna

2006 March SOM Jenna - Photo by M. Benoit

The Student of the month for March is Jenna. Jenna is a white belt who is diligently working towards her yellow belt. Jenna is always seen practicing and asking questions about her training. She is very eager to try new things.

Keep up the great attitude, attendance and technique Jenna!

February 2006: Billy

2006 February SOM Billy - Photo by D. Gregoris

February's Student of the Month is Billy. Billy has been training in the martial arts for quite some time. Billy has a great attitude, great technique, and great atttendance.

Billy is awaiting his turn to be tested for his Blue belt coming up Mid-February. Good Luck Billy!

SOM Nominations

Who Do You Think Is Worthy Of SOM

If you are a student in the Tigers, Dragons or Youth Class at Benoit's and know a student in your class that should be the next Student of the Month, then let us know by nominating him or her.

Your nomination will be treated seriously, when you provide:

  • your name
  • your class
  • the name of the student you are nominating
  • two characteristics that makes this student worthy

E-mail us your nomination.

The instructors ultimately select the Student of the Month. Your input however, will be helpful, as the instructors can't see everything all the time.

Due to the strict criteria for this award, some months won't have a Student of the Month.

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