High flying

By Annie Blaylock McQueen, Staff writer | February 25, 2025

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Jake Schifano, Mason Steinmetz, Rusteen Abedian, Cristian Alvarado, Marina Acosta, Mauricio Acosta, Markus Patterson, Nathan Howard, Carter Goode, Valan Vance, Ellie Trinh, Elena Gaspsrotto, Jude Alaniz, Eliza Alaniz, and Tessa Alaniz

A group of Rummel Creek Elementary School students, who train at KMA Taekwondo Houston under Master Park, recently performed on stage at their school for International Day. Ranging in rank from yellow belt to black belt with a red stripe, the group (pictured), including Jake Schifano, Mason Steinmetz, Rusteen Abedian, Cristian Alvarado, Marina Acosta, Mauricio Acosta, Markus Patterson, Nathan Howard, Carter Goode, Valan Vance, Ellie Trinh, Elena Gaspsrotto, Jude Alaniz, Eliza Alaniz, and Tessa Alaniz, displayed an exciting performance with their synchronized moves and high-flying kicks. Their precision, discipline, and teamwork made the performance a standout moment of the day.

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