Cooper Riegel – Week 11
This week was scary, and fun. I auditioned for next year’s spring musical, Mean Girls. This was the first time I had done anything like this and it felt good…
Cooper Riegel – Week 10
Not much happened this week. It’s been a rainy week in Auburn so I’ve spent a lot of time inside. I still went out for a hike in the rain…
Cooper Riegel – Week 9
This week marks the end of the second month of my test. The physical parts of the test have been easier, and the sparring rounds I am doing with Sensei…
Cooper Riegel – Week 7
This week has been very exciting! I started my first job on Sunday at the Unitarian church here in Auburn. Also, I was finally able to get my Driving Permit!…
Cooper Riegel – Week 8
This week was packed full of new (and old) karate experiences. There was a tournament up here in Auburn at Master Bennati’s dojo. This was the first time I had…
Cooper Riegel – Week 6
Wow. To say I am impressed with Dirk and David is an understatement. I am very grateful to have been involved in their test and it was amazing seeing what…
Cooper Riegel – Week 5
One of my favorite parts of this test has been the 1000 Mile Journey. It has been getting me out into nature and I am very happy about that. There…
Cooper Riegel – December Summary
I started my test on the 1st of December 2022. Over the next year, just like Lucas, Dirk, and David, my goals are to do 50,000 pushups and situps, 1,000…
