Swimming, track and rugby… those are the words that dominated this week in the Tipton family. 
Mary Shea swam in the first swim meet that Rosslyn has had since the completion of the new pool. She did quite well in her competition. The most difficult part of the day was the butterflies she was experiencing before the meet. They were swimming against ISK (International School of Kenya). The competition was fierce. Our new swim coach was formerly at ISK, so it was an interesting day.
Mary Shea also competed in the U13 track events this past Friday. Mary Shea is a natural in track, and she makes it all look so easy. She won 3rd place ribbons in the 400 meter and the 800 meter races, and she won first place in the long jump – 9’3 ½ “! They competed against ISK and children from several local children’s homes.
Horace had a big rugby week – four games! If you are at all familiar with rugby, you can appreciate what effect that had on him physically. And, if you know Horace, you know that he was determined to be in the thick of things for the entire game each time. He did quite well – without injury (which pleased Mom). The climax of the week, and even the season, was winning against Rift Valley Academy on Saturday morning – the final score was Rosslyn 36 – RVA 0. RVA is about an hour away, but it is over 7000 feet in elevation there. Not only was the sport a challenge, the elevation makes endurance a challenge. Needless to say, the boys were quite happy with the result. RVA and Rosslyn are fierce rivals in every sport, and the victory was especially sweet.
Next week is music week as we wrap up with performances and recitals. The end of the school year is never calm, but we do enjoy seeing all the results of the hard work the children have done all year long in lessons and practice. Thankfully, both children are maintaining academic success as well as extracurricular success.
Mary Shea swam in the first swim meet that Rosslyn has had since the completion of the new pool. She did quite well in her competition. The most difficult part of the day was the butterflies she was experiencing before the meet. They were swimming against ISK (International School of Kenya). The competition was fierce. Our new swim coach was formerly at ISK, so it was an interesting day.
Mary Shea also competed in the U13 track events this past Friday. Mary Shea is a natural in track, and she makes it all look so easy. She won 3rd place ribbons in the 400 meter and the 800 meter races, and she won first place in the long jump – 9’3 ½ “! They competed against ISK and children from several local children’s homes.
Horace had a big rugby week – four games! If you are at all familiar with rugby, you can appreciate what effect that had on him physically. And, if you know Horace, you know that he was determined to be in the thick of things for the entire game each time. He did quite well – without injury (which pleased Mom). The climax of the week, and even the season, was winning against Rift Valley Academy on Saturday morning – the final score was Rosslyn 36 – RVA 0. RVA is about an hour away, but it is over 7000 feet in elevation there. Not only was the sport a challenge, the elevation makes endurance a challenge. Needless to say, the boys were quite happy with the result. RVA and Rosslyn are fierce rivals in every sport, and the victory was especially sweet.
Next week is music week as we wrap up with performances and recitals. The end of the school year is never calm, but we do enjoy seeing all the results of the hard work the children have done all year long in lessons and practice. Thankfully, both children are maintaining academic success as well as extracurricular success.
We hope you all have a blessed week!
Anne
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Happy Birthday, Anne! your sister loves you!
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