November 30, 2009

In the spirit of the season we are planning a Holiday Party. The party's purpose is to come together, share a meal, some laughs, and have a good time.

When is the party?

Friday, December 18th, at 6pm

Where is it?

Celebration Station  --  835 North Market Street, Waterloo, Illinois 62298
» Get directions from Google Maps

How should I dress?

Casual attire is fine

Where do I signup?

A signup sheet is in the school's lobby.

What should I bring?

We are asking each family to bring a dish to share. Feel free to direct any questions to Nick or Amber Reeder.

Come hungry and ready to enjoy yourself. We hope to see everyone there!

November 6, 2009

We have our calendar available for November and December. Please note that CKA will be closed on the following days:

• November 26-27
• December 24 - January 1

» Click here to download the calendar (PDF, 60 KB)

October 26, 2009

CKA is extremely proud of the success earned by one if its students - Jon McDaniel. We've had a chance to ask him some questions about earning a bronze medal at the 2009 World Championships in China.

» Click to read more.

Update: We've posted some pictures from Beijing, China, in our online gallery!

October 17, 2009

The 7-8pm class on Monday night will now be a Black Belt Prep Class. The only material covered will be Brown/Black Belt Exam requirements.

• Kata (forms) – Bassai Dai and Seienchin
• Bunkai (applications) – Bassai Dai and Seienchin
• Ippon Kumite (one-steps)

All brown belts are encouraged to attend. Bring your Black Belt attitude!

October 17, 2009

Dear "Buddy Days" Guests,

We would like to thank you for attending our "Buddy Days" last week and making it a huge success. We had a great time sharing our art with you and hope you also enjoyed yourself during our classes. We want to encourage you to use your FREE Week Gift Certificate if you are interested in continuing your karate education, so that you can get a more in-depth look at how we can benefit you.

Because of the great response we received from last week’s participation, we would like to extend our recent promotion:
Register for classes before October 31st and receive 50% off your 1st month's tuition!

If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 618-286-3999.

Nick and Amber Reeder

September 17, 2009

CKA will be hosting Buddy Days on October 6th and 8th (Tuesday and Thursday). Bring a guest to class, have fun, and enter to win prizes!

Every guest you bring to class enters your name for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card!

Each buddy you bring will receive the following: a complimentary white belt, a certificate for a free week of classes, and a chance to win a free month of classes!

Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns.

September 9, 2009

Please congratulate these individuals for their recent promotion:

• White-Yellow Belt - Dylan Murphy, Deacon Reeder
• Yellow Belt - Megan Kohl
• Yellow-Black Belt - Chase Kohl
• Orange Belt - Britney Edwards, Whitney Edwards
• Orange-Black - Vincent Valdejo
• Blue Belt - Lauren Gassett
• 4th Brown Belt - Taylor Koonce, Nich Hollinshead, Steven Becherer
• 3rd Brown Belt - Ian Ericson, Alex Bell
• 2nd Brown Belt - Cole Gassett, Joe Bell

Pictures coming soon.

August 9, 2009

Columbia Karate Academy athletes just returned from a great showing at this year's National Karate Championships and Team Trials in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The annual event gives amateur athletes the opportunity to test their skills against the best in the country and earn a coveted US team spot. One was chosen to represent the US at the Shitoryu World Championships in Shanghai, China this coming August.

The event featured top regional adult and youth karate players competing under WKF/USA-NKF rules and protocols. Competitive divisions included Kata (forms), Kumite (sparring), and Team events. CKA's athletes were well prepared for the high level of competition. "We have worked hard this year to raise everyone's level. Our athletes have been dedicating 4 days a week to training, as well as attending out of town tournaments and seminars. We have been working with some of the top coaches in the country and it is showing," said coach Nick Reeder.

The youth players started out the first day with great performances and set the bar very high for the veteran players. "I couldn't be prouder of our youth players," added Reeder. "They were all very focused and determined." Those youth athletes included: Whitney and Britney Edwards, Lauren Gassett, Ian Ericson, Alex Bell, and Cole Gassett. They took medals in both individual events as well as the team events. They helped show that Columbia is cranking out high quality athletes, using many of the top coaching methods in the country, and should not be taken lightly.

CKA's teens and adults were great examples for their younger teammates to follow. Jon McDaniel, Courtney Gardell, Steven Becherer, Joe Bell, and Mark Toon all had some very exciting matches. Jon performed some of the best katas of his young career and earned himself a spot on the US Shitokai Team, which will be headed to Shanghai, China next month. "Most local kids are lucky to go compete across the country, Jon gets to go across the world, that's huge!," said Reeder. Courtney really shined and earned the title of National Champion in her teen advanced sparring division. "Courtney was the best I have ever seen her. She fought smart and highlighted her trip by landing five head kicks throughout the tournament," said Reeder. Steven was on his game as well earning the title of National Champion in his sparring division. "Steven's improvement was all-around this year. He is stronger, faster and more flexible," added Reeder. Joe was complimented by numerous referees on his thunderous round kick and powerful punches and Mark was the warrior he always is and showed the younger players how to lead by example, earning two medals this year.

CKA's overall results:

• Britney Edwards - 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 2nd
• Whitney Edwards - 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 2nd
• Lauren Gassett - 3rd, 2nd, 2nd
• Ian Ericson - Top 8
• Alex Bell - Top 8
• Cole Gassett - Top 8
• Jake Simpher - Top 8
• Courtney Gardell - 1st
• Steven Becherer - 1st, 2nd, 2nd
• Jon McDaniel - 3rd ...And qualified for the Shitoryu World Championships!!!
• Joe Bell - Top 8
• Mark Toon - 3rd, 2nd

Please congratulate each competitor for representing our dojo and family at a national level.
Way to go, team... we're proud of you!!

June 29, 2009

For the second year in a row, the Columbia Karate Academy was asked to be apart of Columbia Police Department's annual Safety Town. On Wed. June 17th, Sensei Nick Reeder visited Safety Town held at Parkview Elementary and led the kids and helpers through simple, short and effective self-defense exercises.

The children were quick learners, realizing that their loud voices are their strongest weapons. They were also very excited to be able to practice a basic stomp kick on the protective shields. We are very honored to be invited by Chief Joe Edwards to be a part of such a great safety course for our children and our community. The kids seemed to have a great time and learned a lot.

Photo Gallery

June 8, 2009

The soon-to-be annual golf scramble fundraiser was a success. We had a scare with heavy rain and hail coming in around 8:30am, but by our start time of 11am the skies were clear and the sun was out.

We were able to hit our goal and raise $3000 on the button. Thank you to all of our players, sponsors, volunteers, and to our host, the Columbia Golf Club. We couldn't have done it without all of your support. It was a great event and we can't wait to do it next year!

National's, here we come!

Photo Gallery

May 22, 2009

CKA athletes took examinations for Dan grades (black belt exams) at our Shitokai organization's main office in Belleville, Illinois.

The board of examiners included: Jeff Bedard of Belleville, Illinois; Nick Reeder of Columbia, Illinois; and Frank Pugarita of Gaithersburg, Maryland.

• Shodan-ho - Cyndi Hupperts, Matthew Fogle
• Nidan - Jake Simpher

Please take a moment to congratulate each of these people on their hard work and dedication!

Photo Gallery

May 20, 2009

Sensei Reeder was recently invited back to the "Ground and Pound" Internet radio show. Highlights of his interview can be seen below:

You can watch the full video here

May 15, 2009

Please congratulate these individuals for their recent promotion:

• Orange Belt (8th Kyu) - Stan Weller, Quin Weller, Sadie Fritz, Owen Fritz
• Green Belt (7th Kyu) - Micayla Koonce, Rosella Ledermann, Zach McNealy, Chris McNealy
• Blue Belt (6th Kyu) - Christian Hunt
• Brown Belt (4th Kyu) - Jacob Warthen

May 10, 2009

Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs hosted the annual Illinois State Championships at Harper College in Paletine, Illinois Sunday, April 19. The event featured top regional adult and youth karate players competing under WKF/USA-NKF rules and protocols. Competitive divisions included Kata (forms), Kihon (basics), and Kumite (sparring) divisions.

Columbia Karate Academy's athletes were well prepared for the high level of competition. Said coach Nick Reeder, "The local events have been a great tool in our preparation for these regional tournaments, especially for our novice and intermediate players." Those players include: Whitney Edwards (3rd, 4th, 1st), Britney Edwards (4th, 2nd), Lauren Gassett (1st, 2nd, 1st), and Ian Ericson (top 8). This year's youngest player on Columbia's team was Griffin Reeder, age 8, who took 3rd in sparring.

Promising youth division advance players included Matthew Fogle (4th sparring), Cole Gassett (2nd basics), and Alex Bell. Alex set his personal best earning a 4th in forms and a 3rd in sparring.

CKA's teens and adults rolled through their sparring divisions. Courtney Gardell, Steven Becherer, Patti London, Mark Toon, and Nick Reeder all had some exciting matches. Courtney really shined and earned a silver medal in her teen advanced sparring division. Steven and Patti earned the title of 2009 Illinois State Champion in their intermediate sparring divisions. Mark had a very exciting back and forth match, but lost a close one. Sensei Nick took 2nd in the adult mens advance, while demonstrating in each match why sweeps are so effective.

"The athletes did a great job performing at a high technical level, with great sportsmanship, and without injuries" adds Reeder. Sensei Reeder also said, "The MVP would have to be our brave Lauren Gassett, who was not registered to compete in the sparring division, but summoned up the courage and earned the title of 2009 Illinois State Champion." Reeder added, "She also won her forms division and earned 2nd in her basics division."

So what's on the horizon for Team CKA?

The CKA team's next project, aside from a rigorous training schedule, is their first effort at fundraising. Team members and parent volunteers will put on a golf scramble, to be hosted by the Columbia Golf Club, on Monday June 8th.

"We want to give these talented athletes a chance to experience the highest level of our sport offered in the United States," says Reeder. Their chance will come in July at the USANKF National Championships, to be held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. "The golf tournament is an effort to help aid in the cost of the travel and competitor's fees. If we can cover even some of the cost, then it will have been a success," adds Reeder.

Players will enjoy 18 holes of golf (with a cart), lunch, two complimentary drinks, and prizes. Team members have been passing out player registration and hole sponsor forms to businesses in Columbia and St. Louis. Anyone interested in playing on a 4 man scramble team or sponsoring a hole (business logo featured at the hole & in program), can call CKA at 618-286-3999. We expect good things from this promising team at this year's national event.
» Click here for more information about the golf fundraiser

May 4, 2009

Nick Reeder, Sally David, and Mark Toon were recently interviewed by "Ground n Pound", an Internet radio show focused on the mixed martial arts arena from a local to a national level. They discussed a lot about CKA's karate program, youth development, and how they each began in the martial arts.

All three did a great job highlighting our program, and they represented CKA very well. You can watch their full interview below.

Special thanks to everyone at the Ground n Pound show and Riverfront Radio for hosting us!

May 2, 2009

The International Martial Arts organization hosted their annual IMA Championships in Denver, Colorado this past May 2nd. The event featured top national and international adult and youth karate players competing under WKF/USA-NKF rules and protocols. Competitive divisions included Kata (forms) and Kumite (sparring) divisions.

This year's Shitokai Team had four players from CKA: Cole Gassett (12), Jake Simpher (15), Jon McDaniel (18), and Sensei Sally David. They all put on strong performances and did CKA proud.

For Kata, Jake teamed up with fellow Shitokai Team members from Belleville's Family Martial Arts. They had great performances and took the bronze medal. Jon's adult men's mandatory kata division was strong. He performed well and placed 3rd, and made up for it in the open division where he took home the gold!

For the Kumite, Cole had some really great individual matches, but wasn't able to earn a podium spot... until the team event where he teamed up with fellow Shitokai teammates from Belleville to earn the bronze.

Sensei Sally David led by example. As the coach for the Columbia group, she showed the boys how it's done and took the gold medal in her kumite division.

Cole, Jake, and Jon are 2009 National Shitokai Team Members. Congratulations to all of you on a job well done. Good luck at your upcoming 2009 State and National championships!!

April 19, 2009

Mr. John Dipasquale of Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs hosted their annual Chicago Classic Karate Tournament at Harper College in Paletine, Illinois Sunday, April 19.

Columbia Karate Academy's athletes were prepared and ready. The local events have been a great tool in our preparation for these regional tournaments. CKA's new regional players were Whitney and Britney Edwards, Lauren Gassett, and Ian Ericson. Congratulations to these young promising athletes for taking it to the next level. They all put on strong performances.

The event featured top regional adult and youth karate players competing under WKF/USA-NKF rules and protocols. Competitive divisions included Kata (forms), Kihon (basics), and Kumite (sparring) divisions.

Promising youth division players included Cole Gassett and Alex Bell. Cole, coming off winning two silver medals at the Junior Olympics last week, won the 12yr advanced sparring division, with a nail biting last second final match. Fellow veteran player Alex Bell had a good performance but was eliminated by his division's eventual champion. Both athletes were medalists at the 2008 USA-NKF National Championship and 2008 State Champions.

CKA's adult men, Jon McDaniel (forms) and Nick Reeder (sparring) performed well after recovering from recent illness and injury. Jon placed 3rd and Nick 2nd. "It felt good to come back after last week's needed rest with nothing to lose," –Jon McDaniel.

The MVP's would have to be our future female Kata team: Whitney, Britney, and Lauren. All three earned multiple medals. Whitney (1st, 3rd, 2nd); Britney (4th, 3rd, 1st); Lauren (1st, 2nd). They will be coming together for synchronized Kata at this year's National Championships.

The athletes did a great job performing at a high technical level, with great sportsmanship, and without injuries. Thank you to everyone for your effort.

April 10-12, 2009

The US National Karate Federation hosted their annual Junior Olympic and US Open Tournament at Ceasar's Palace, Las Vegas, NV this past April 10th-12th.

The local and regional events have been a great tool in our preparation for these large National tournaments. This year's Shitokai Team had two players from CKA: Cole Gassett (12) and Jake Simpher (15). Congratulations to these young promising athletes for taking it to the next level. They both put on strong performances.

The event featured top national and international adult and youth karate players competing under WKF/USA-NKF rules and protocols. Competitive divisions included Kata (forms) and Kumite (sparring) divisions.

For Kata, Jake and Cole teamed up with fellow Shitokai Team member Turner Clark (13), from Belleville's Family Martial Arts. They entered a higher age division, the 14-17 yr old Team Kata division. They had a great performance and took the silver medal behind the team from Venezuela.

For the Kumite, Cole and Turner teamed up with Channing Hunter (13) also from Belleville. They all fought with a very high skill level and lost a close final match to the team from California. Congratulations on the silver medal.

Cole and Jake were both 2008 National Shitokai Team Members. They both were medalists at the 2008 USANKF National Championships and the 2008 IL State Championships. Congratulations to both of you on a job well done. Good luck at your upcoming 2009 State and National championships.

March 28, 2009

Dear CKA Students and Parents,

I first want to thank everyone who has participated in this year's competitive season. All the local tournaments have been great learning experiences for all of our youth athletes because of your help. Amber and I feel blessed to have so many supportive families in our dojo.

This is the time of year when the local competition season is wrapping up and the higher level meets are getting closer. We are happy to announce that CKA will be preparing athletes for both the Illinois State Championship as well as the National Championship to be held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Our kids, and their parents, that are preparing for these events are sacrificing a lot, like any competitor trying to reach a goal.

They deserve some help. We have set a goal of raising $3000 to help with the incumbent travel costs. In order to assist them, we have decided to host our first CKA Competitive Team Fundraiser Golf Tournament. The details of the tournament are attached. Having a golf course next door made this an easy decision.

We are setting a low goal that each family from our dojo could find a Hole Sponsor and 2 golfers. It costs $50 for any business/person to sponsor one of the 18 holes. In return we will use their logo as a sign on the tee box for their hole and use their logo in our tournament program. Those golfing will receive 18 holes of golf, with a cart, lunch, and 2 drinks.

I know that there are many people who would like to help, but they may not be a golf enthusiast. We need volunteers to help with various contests and raffles that will be going on during the tournament. We appreciate any and all help that you can provide for our kids in their quest to bring us back a National Championship.

- Sensei Nick Reeder

» Information Flyer (PDF, 500 KB)
» Registration Form (PDF, 70 KB)

March 28, 2009

Starting on April 20th, CKA will have a new class schedule for Monday nights:

• 6pm - 7pm: All Ranks
• 7pm - 8pm: Black Belts Only
• 8pm - 9pm: Mixed Martial Arts (grappling)

We appreciate your cooperation with this minor change. Please feel free to talk to Mr. or Mrs. Reeder about any questions or concerns.

March 13, 2009

CKA held its next set of rank examinations this past Friday, March 13th. Friday the 13th was nothing but good luck for all of those in attendance. Everyone demonstrated strong kihon, sharp katas, and fast kumite. Please congratulate the following students when you see them in class:

• White/Yellow Belt - Jacob Zorko, Jackson Quante
• Yellow Belt (9th Kyu) - Sam Helms, Tom Helms, Glenna Ledermann
• Yellow/Black Belt - Whitney Edwards, Brittany Edwards, Adam Goette
• Orange Belt (8th Kyu) - Taylor Parks
• Orange/Black Belt - Griffin Reeder
• Brown Belt (4th Kyu) - David Cowger

Congratulations to everyone, keep showing your strong spirit!!
Remember... "A black belt is just a white belt who didn't quit." - Kenwa Mabuni, founder of Shito-ryu karate

March 7, 2009

Nick and Amber Reeder hosted the 5th annual Columbia Karate Academy Invitational Karate Tournament at Dupo High School in Dupo, Illinois. The event featured top regional adult and youth karate players competing under WKF/USA-NKF rules and protocols. Competitive divisions included Kata, Kihon, and Kumite divisions.

The mid-west coaches & referees came in force and showed why they and their athletes are being recognized at the national level. The students training under Jeff and Lorraine Bedard, Doug Dennis, Charles Jarnigan, Phil Thompson, Barry Powers, Brian Powers, Daryl Powers, and Demal Begovic all continued to raise the bar -- It made for some very exciting match-ups in the junior and adult advanced divisions!! With the State Championships only 9 weeks away, the future is bright for many of these young athletes.

The great sportsmanship and few injuries are a testament to our blossoming programs. The tournament was a great success because of all of the support and assistance we received from fellow coaches, referees, parents and athletes. A big "Thank You" to our administrators Noelle Richter and Mark Toon for keeping the schedule, tables, and referee organization running smoothely. Thank you to our EMT, Mrs. Parks, for all your help with our minor bumps and bruises. Amber Reeder, our "dojo mom", was the first to show up and last to leave, doing everything from getting us the gymnasium to cleaning up when we finished.

Congratulations to everyone who attended. Good luck at State!!!

February 21-22, 2009

CKA athletes had a busy weekend. We had athletes attend both the Karate Life Studios Tournament in St. Louis, as well as the Jennifer Malloy Tournament in Chicago.

At Karate Life Studios, athletes really got their money's worth with the use of double elimination bracketing. The valuable lesson of having good conditioning was learned by many. The day was highlighted by our 12 year olds, Alex Bell and Matthew Fogle, who dominated their respected divisions.

The U.S. Team Trials were held during the Jennifer Malloy tournament in Chicago. The event provided a glimpse of the level that will be on display at this year's national championships. All the divisions were large and the level was high. Jon McDaniel capped off the day with a silver medal in the men's advanced kata division.

• Karate Life Studios Results
  • Carson Walton - 1st "Little Ninjas" (5 year old)
  • Nicoll London - 1st Kumite, 2nd Kihon (6 year old, Beginner division)
  • Alex Bell - 1st Kumite (12 year old, Intermediate division)
  • Matthew Fogle - 1st Kumite, 1st Kata (12 year old, Advanced division)
  • Steven Becherer - 1st Kumite, 1st Kata (16 year old, Intermediate division)
  • Joe Bell - 3rd Kumite, 2nd Kata (Men's Advanced division)
• U.S. Team Trials Results
  • Cole Gassett - 2nd Kata, 3rd Kihon (12 year old, Advanced division)
  • Courtney Gardell - 3rd Kumite, 4th Kata (15 year old, Advanced division)
  • Jake Simpher - 3rd Kata, 4th Kihon (15 year old, Advanced division)
  • Jon McDaniel - 2nd Kata (Men's Advanced division)

Congratulations to all of our CKA athletes. You all did a great job, we are so proud!!! Way to go Team CKA!

February 14-15, 2009

Sensei Alex Miladi recently proctored St. Louis' first USA-NKF referee licensing examinations. Sensei Miladi is a charismatic individual with a wide range of experiences. He is an accomplished karate teacher, a World Karate Federation (WKF) certified referee, and is actively involved with the direction of the USA-NKF. Sensei Charles Jarnegan of "Karate Life Studios" hosted the two-day event.

Columbia Karate Academy had several students travel both days to take their examinations under Sensei Miladi: Sensei Sally David, Jerry Heltibrand, Mark Toon, Noelle Richter, and Steve Merckel. Each day lasted from 8am until 6pm. Both days were spent doing written and practical examinations, with the first day focused on kumite and the second day on kata.

At the conclusion of the second day, CKA's students had passed each of their examinations – with some individuals being "bumped" up to a second level higher than what they were testing for!! Sensei Miladi had many positive things to say about the CKA members, and the group in St. Louis as a whole.

Congratulations to Sensei Sally David, Jerry Heltibrand, Mark Toon, Noelle Richter, and Steve Merckel for your achievements outside of the dojo and in representing CKA!

January 24, 2009

Sensei Jeff Bedard of Family Martial Arts, and Governor French Headmaster Phillip Pealtz hosted the 5th annual Governor French Invitational Karate Tournament at United Church of Christ in Belleville, Illinois.

Mark Toon of the Columbia Karate Academy exemplified the dedication of the league's staff members. After hospitalization and recovery, Mark refereed ring #2 with medicine in tow.

The event featured top regional adult and youth karate players competing under WKF/USA-NKF rules and protocols. Competitive divisions included Kata, Kihon, and Kumite divisions. CKA had 3 of the top 4 kumite players! Sensei Reeder (1st), Steve Merckel (3rd) and Joe Bell (3rd).

Promising youth division players included Channing Hunter (FMA) who won the youth advanced kumite division, defeating fellow veteran player Randy James (FMA). Both athletes were medalists at the 2008 USA-NKF National Championship. CKA athlete Cole Gasset finished with bronze medals in repecharge charting. Gassett, who had a great last season, is the 2008 USA-NKF bronze medalist.

CKA had 21 athletes compete. Many first time players attended this event. Congratulations to Carson Walton, Jacob Zorko, Stan Weller, Quin Weller, & Connor Missey. CKA athlete Courtney Gardell had a great outing, placing 2nd in the adult kata division and winning her kumite division in which she was the only female.

In Kata – Shotokan stylist Sean Huchzermeir, coached by Barry and Brian Powers – owners of the Missouri Karate Association (MKA), won the adult advanced division. MKA athletes performed well at this predominantly Shitoryu tournament. They did especially well in Kata and kihon divisions.

The athletes did a great job performing at a high technical level, with great sportsmanship, and without injuries. Thank you to everyone for your effort.

» Complete tournament results (PDF, 113 KB)
» Photo gallery

January 15, 2009

Columbia Karate Academy was featured in a video article by the Suburban Journal about women in karate.

Special thanks to everyone that participated and helped Terry with his video production.

January 6, 2009

When you or your child began your training karate with us, the desired result has always been and will continue to be, to build character, developing a stronger mind and body, and learning some self-defense in the process. That is what we offer and the values of respect, courtesy, and honor is what we always try to instill first and foremost. However, the sport aspect of our art has been continuously growing and evolving. And the training required to compete has proven to be both physically and mentally beneficial to its participants.

The sport season for our dojo has now begun. So over the next 4 months in class, we will prepare for the surrounding local scrimmages that everyone should try to attend. Our dojo will also host a scrimmage which we ask for required attendance from all CKA athletes.

It doesn't matter if your have only been training 3 months or if you are trying to make the US team. We have scrimmages to fit your level of play. Karate is one of the few sports where people will practice for months and months and never play in a scrimmage. What is the point in playing? The scrimmages are a tool for you to judge and gauge your performance and skill level in a safe and controlled environment.

We are also adding an additional practice specifically for conditioning and sport play. It will take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm. It is labeled as "Competition Team" on your calendars. EVERYONE is welcome at these practices. They are meant to be full of energy and both physically and mentally rewarding. I hope that many of you take advantage of these upcoming opportunities. It is a great chance for everyone to participate and experience karate outside the dojo.

If you have any questions, please feel free to speak to us.

Thank you for your time, see you in class.

Sincerely,
Nick and Amber Reeder