April 21, 2001 - Washington Pipers' Association Mini Gathering #5

(Many thanks to daughter Alison for the short report, and the photos - sadly, my body would not allow me to leave the house)

The Washington Piper Association's final Mini Gathering of the year was a success. It was, like all the others, very well run and organized.

(To the left is the entrance to the Student Center at the Highline Community College - this is the location of the WPA Mini Gatherings)

There was a good turnout of both players and spectators. It is great to see such support given by the local piping community.

Each piping class played two selections at two separate times. The judge was the same for both events and made an effort to talk to each competitor as well as write comment sheets.

(To the right is Jonathan Farrell - This day's and the season aggregate winner of the Grade 2 Piping class)

There was only one drummer this time, but she played in front of a judge too.

(Hey Kate (Boyd) - we're over here)

The WPA events are a very positive environment for competitors, as well as good practice for outdoor contests during the summer.

(Many thanks to Stephanie Sprinkle for sending these results to me)

Chanter - March - 3 competitors
    1 - Lisa Monroe
    2 - Jennifer Zimmerman
    3 - Martin Brendecke

Grade 5 - 6/8 March - 0 competitors

Adult - March - 4 competitors
    1 - Kevin Taylor
    2 - Chuck Nugent
    3 - Rochelle Eldridge
    4 - Don Davidson

Adult - Slow Air - 4 competitors
    1 - Rochelle Eldridge
    2 - Kevin Taylor
    3 - Chuck Nugent
    4 - Don Davidson

Grade 4 - 2/4 March - 6 competitors
    1 - Emerson Dodge
    2 - Sheila Liming
    3 - Heather Sharpe

Grade 4 - Strathspey & Reel - 7 competitors
    1 - Shannon Farrell
    2 - Heather Sharpe
    3 - Emerson Dodge

Grade 3 - Strathspey & Reel - 2 competitors
    1 - Tyler MacDonald
    2 - Alexa Johnson

Grade 3 - 2/4 March - 2 competitors
    1 - Alexa Johnson   
    2 - Tyler MacDonald

Grade 2 - MSR - 5 competitors
    1 - Jonathan Farrell
    2 - Elizabeth Dunsire
    3 - Drew Dodge
    4 - Marco Caturegli
    5 - Tyrone Heade
   
Grade 2 - Jig & Hornpipe - 5 competitors
    1 - Drew Dodge
    2 - Jonathan Farrell
    3 - Elizabeth Dunsire

Grade 1 - Ceol Mor - 1 competitor
      MSR - 1 competitor
    1 - Seth Walker

Side Drum
Grade 3 - 2/4 March - 1 competitor
    1 - Kate Boyd

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WPA 2000-2001 Mini Gathering Aggregate Awards

Chanter -     William Baller
Grade 5 -    Joey MacGregor
Adult -        Kevin Taylor
Grade 4 -    Heather Sharpe &    Emerson Dodge
Grade 3 -    Micah Babinski
Grade 2 -    Jonathan Farrell
Grade 1 -    Seth Walker

Side Drum -    Kate Boyd

Also, special thanks for all their hard work over the entire WPA Mini Gathering season:
Registration: Stephanie Sprinkle
Co-Stewards: Carolyn Farrel and Susan Woodside
Concessions: Jennifer Popochock
and to: The Tartan Thistle for setting up shop at the WPA Mini every month
(our tune book collection grows, and our wallet shrinks as a result - bet serioulsy.. THANKS!)

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