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On Saturday, March 8, ASMS students Evelyn Bocage and Robbie Seymour stepped onto the mat to compete in the 19th USTMF New York Open Taekwondo Championships, an event designed to give athletes valuable competition experience in a friendly yet intense setting.
The competition featured fast-paced action, with kicks and punches flying as students tested their skills and mental toughness. The event brought together dedicated martial artists from across the region, emphasizing both technical skill and sportsmanship.
Evelyn and Robbie represented Crystal City Martial Arts with determination and skill, embracing the challenge and demonstrating the discipline that comes with years of training. Their participation in this event highlights the commitment of ASMS students to pushing their limits, building resilience, and growing through competition.
The ASMS community is proud of Evelyn and Robbie for their hard work and dedication! Whether in the classroom or in competition, ASMS students continue to strive for excellence in all they do.
Congratulations to Evelyn and Robbie for an amazing performance! 🥋👏
ASMS is celebrating an incredible achievement in this year’s Corning Rotary Spelling Bee! Eighth-grader Sharon Hwang took first place in the regional competition on March 8 at Campbell-Savona Junior/Senior High School, earning a coveted spot at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., this May.
This year's bee was a true test of endurance and skill, with 29 schools represented by 55 competing students from across five neighboring counties in Upstate New York. The rounds unfolded in dramatic fashion:
🔹 Round 1 – 37 spellers remained as 21 were eliminated.
🔹 Round 2 – 18 students continued, while 19 exited.
🔹 Round 3 – The field narrowed to 10, as 8 more fell.
🔹 Round 4 – 6 remained, with 4 eliminated.
🔹 Round 5 – The tension mounted as 1 more speller was out, leaving 5 in the race.
🔹 Round 6 – The final 3 competitors stood strong.
🔹 Rounds 7-9 – The battle for third place was decided.
🔹 Rounds 10-34 – A head-to-head showdown between the last two spellers!
Through sheer determination, Sharon triumphed in the 34th round, clinching the victory with the word “espial.”
"I'm just really happy. I can't stop smiling," Sharon shared after her win.
Her journey to the top has been years in the making. Last year, she placed second against fellow ASMS student Reed Fuchs in the 2024 competition. This year, her hard work, practice, and determination helped her claim a well-deserved victory.
ASMS had another standout performer in this year’s bee—seventh-grader Adrian Salgado, who finished in third place.
"I thought it was really fun. I got third place. Next year I hope I get first, but it is what it is," Adrian shared with determination.
Beyond spelling, Sharon enjoys science and swimming, and she aspires to become a neurosurgeon. With her resilience and dedication, there's no doubt she will make ASMS proud on the national stage.
The entire ASMS community celebrates Sharon’s and Adrian’s achievements and wishes Sharon the best of luck in Washington, D.C.!
Go, Sharon! We’ll be cheering you on! 🎉🐝