WATERBURY - Some 15 members of the Porco Karate Academy competed in the annual scholarship tournament held in September at Teikyo Post University in Waterbury. More than 200 students from all over New England participated.

By KIM HARMON

Published: Oct 31, 2003 12:00 am

WATERBURY â Some 15 members of the Porco Karate Academy competed in the annual scholarship tournament held in September at Teikyo Post University in Waterbury. More than 200 students from all over New England participated.

All participants were encouraged to compete in all three categories that included board breaking, forms, and free sparring.

From Porcoâs â Jason Lamonte (2nd in breaking), Christina Parks (first in breaking and third in forms), Sarah Miles (second in forms and third in breaking), Chris Perry (second in sparring and second in forms), Amelia Schwartz (second in forms), Zoe Rabinowitz (third in sparring), Nancy Gilbert (first in sparring and first in breaking), Phil Rodriguez (second in sparring), Lauren DâAmico (first in sparring, first in breaking and third in forms) and Lisa Doersch (third in sparring, third in breaking and third in forms).

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Randi was my first crush. She was the first girl to kiss me. We lived in Ashbourne Hills in Claymont and Randi's home was about a block from me. We walked to Darley Road Elementary many days, and spent time after school together (I had 3 younger brothers but me being, I guess, 8-9, they weren't much fun). I don't remember getting a chance to say good-bye to her the summer she moved away. But not a week has gone by in the last 65 years that I don't think of her. I send my deepest respects to her family. Know that Randi will be a part of my heart as long as I breathe.

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WATERBURY - Some 15 members of the Porco Karate Academy competed in the annual scholarship tournament held in September at Teikyo Post University in Waterbury. More than 200 students from all over New England participated.

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