Black Belt Award Ceremony
Thursday, October 11, 2012; 5:30-6:30 PM
Element 3 Church, 3540 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308
In the evening, I and VtS went to Element 3 church to attend the Black Belt Degree 1 Level 1 ceremony for VTS. Bhanu had taken some time-off from her work and came directly to the E3 church on Mahan Drive. Since VTS’s friend needed to attend another school event, we wanted to get the award ceremony moved to an earlier time and combined with lower-aged kids (just like the testing was done last week). So VTS and his friend got their black belt(s) during the ceremony held between 5:30 and 6:30 PM instead of the one held between 6:30 and 7:30 PM, the original schedule.
The instructor called on the black belt kids sooner than he would have done since the black belts had to attend a school function. So the Black Belts were awarded first.
Since this is the first black belt the parents/guardian are required to give a talk about their child’s achievement. The ceremony itself went well.I had prepared a speech and vetted it with VTS and gave the talk. I spoke about VTS’ perseverance and dedication TKD.
Then Bhanu and VTS left for home. I stayed back and attended other belt awards. Finally we took couple of long-time friends to Nuberri frozen yogurt place on 101 North Blair Stone Road.
Updated: 10/11/12 by TS