This year was the first ever Junior Convention for the ACE schools. This was for the students ages 9-12. It was a one day convention so the schedule was pretty hectic but the kids had a lot of fun and brought home several medals.
Bro. VanMeter getting the crowd pumped for a day of competing. He is ACE's field rep for our area.
Bro. VanMeter getting the crowd pumped for a day of competing. He is ACE's field rep for our area.
Madison playing checkers.
Darren concentrating.
Melissa wasn't old enough to compete, but she went to support her friends and to observe so she can be ready for next year.
Darren playing chess.
Darren competing in shot-put. 
Hanna & Madison in the girl's 50 yrd dash.
Darren in the boy's 50 yrd dash.
Madison, Darren, & Hanna
They showed excellent sportsmanship. I was so proud!!
Anxiously waiting for the awards ceremony to start.
Darren2nd place running long jump
2nd place shot-put
3rd place acrylics
Madison
1st place B&W photo - plants & animals
Hanna
2nd place color photo - plants & animals
They gave all the students a participant medal. They were all so proud of their accomplishments as am I!
Hanna2nd place color photo - plants & animals
2nd place acrylics
2nd place most chapters read
They gave all the students a participant medal. They were all so proud of their accomplishments as am I!
Congrats, kids! We are so proud of you all!
ReplyDeleteSounds pretty neat! Glad to hear of the good sportsmanship - that even more important than being a winner. Paula, thanks for all you do for our kids. Dawn
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