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Chinese New Year reports -2005
Grand Master Victor Cheng
On Saturday, January 28, 2006, Wang's Martial Arts celebrated its fifth annual Chinese New Year and Award Banquet. The celebration, which was held at Café East in Humble, Texas, took place on Chinese New Year's Eve and awarded students with trophies who had excelled in the past year in two divisions: tournament competition and academics. The evening's Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Ed Green who announced five places in each age group and category. First place trophies were an astonishing seven feet tall! Needless to say, students and parents alike were proud of their accomplishments upon receiving such an award.
After everyone had eaten their fill of delicious Chinese food and trophies had been awarded, 150 guests listened to the beautiful vocal styling of Valencia Arceneaux which included a remarkable rendition of "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole. Following the wonderful vocal demonstration was an excellent demonstration of classical guitar by Victor Makris. Makris, who practices law when he is not dazzling audiences, returns every year to perform at the banquet. It is always a lovely treat. Finally, following Victor Makris, was the Chinese Fashion Show. Approximately fifteen WMA students and their family members adorned traditional Chinese clothing and strutted down the catwalk to the applause of the audience.
At the conclusion of the celebration, as is tradition in Chinese culture, red envelopes were distributed with "lucky candy" inside. Everyone thanked Master Wang for the delightful party; photos flashed and guests mingled before making their way to further New Year celebrations.
A fine time was had by all, with next year sure to be even better.
Wishing everyone a prosperous and safe Chinese New Year.
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Wang's Martial Arts
Wang's Martial Arts was founded by Mr. Yun-Yang Wang and was opened to
the general public on January 8, 1983. Expert training is offered in Northern
Shaolin and Northern Praying Mantis styles of Kung Fu. Classes are also
offered in Tai Chi Chuan.
| Report Card points Award | Tournament Points Award | |
| 5-8 years 1st - Colin McKee 2nd - Wyatt Boehm 3rd - Donovan Tran 4th - Mustafa Qarryzada 5th - Gabriel Sapp 5th - Dominic Sere |
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5-8 years 1st - Greyson Fortner 2nd - Dominic Sere |
| 9-14 years 1st - Daniel Shellhouse 2nd - James Wang 3rd - Jacob Darst 4th - Alex Cupial 5th - Michael Barton |
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9-14 years 1st - Daniel Shellhouse 2nd - Andre Brower |
| 15 and up 1st - Grant Shellhouse 2nd - Lukasz Cupial 3rd - Wilfred Hung 4th - Janet Sanders 5th - Jessica Sanders |
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15 and above 1st - Shaun Campbell 2nd - Douglas Jasper 3rd - Robert Annand 3rd - Lisa Cooper 3rd - Grant Shellhouse 3rd - Erik York 4th - Jo Feurbacher 4th - Lisa Jasper 4th - Roger Leon 4th - Nick Tirey 5th - Nora McCollum 5th - Melvin Brown |
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Wang's Martial Arts Family and Friends
Vocal Performance
Valencia
Arceneaux
Singing was performed by Ms. Valencia Arceneaux, a pianist, vocalist,
music instructor, librarian & more. She has been a featured artist
at a Rocket Basketball game, toured with the Lee College Jass Ensemble,
and has premiered. Her first recorded C.D. is entitled "V.V. Huff
plays favorites" and features many old piano favorites...Presently,
she is being joined by her children and husband in a second musical
venture, which features both vocals and instrumentals to be released
under the Title "Gumbo, a little bit of this,
a little bit of that'
Classical Guitar
Victor Makris
Victor began his studies of guitar at the age of 13. He studied classical
guitar steadily through college with Gerald Blakeman and Wolfgang Justen
and then attended master classes by Christopher Parkening and Pepe Romero.
When he is not playing guitar or practicing Kung Fu, he is an attorney
practicing in the area of business, Social Security Disability, personal
injury and other areas in law.
