Competed

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Students from the Island Falls branch of Graves Institute of Self Defense recently competed at the fall team fighting tournament of champions and awards ceremony in Bucksport. Participants include, front from left, Sadie Hartt, awarded Student of the Year and sportsmanship medal; Silvia Hartt, sportsmanship medal; Nathan Paquette, first place fighter; Emily Lane, first in fighting and awarded Most Improved Student; and Charlotte Hartt, sportsmanship medal. In back, Sensei Buzzy Qualey, first in team fighting; Sal Cloukey, first in throwing; Jennah Rand, second place throwing; Danasha Lindsay, first in team fighting with throwing partner Keegan Qualey (not pictured); and Sensei Walter Garnett. Also absent from photo are Jonathan MacArther, second in throwing and awarded Most Dedicated Student; and Todd and Ashley Lane were awarded Most Supportive Parents.