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AIR Intensity have returned from the Bend the Air Nationals with some outstanding results \u2013 much of the credit for the performances needing to go to director Kaycee Rodda.<\/p>\n

Five students from the Air Intensity cohort returned with medals, including the first time the Air Intensity program has returned from a national competition with an overall award.<\/p>\n

RESULTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st place National Champion – Kaycie Brown<\/p>\n

(Mini Stars Lyra)<\/p>\n

+ Overall highest scoring Mini<\/p>\n

1st place National Champion – Ziana Clarke<\/p>\n

(Teen Advanced Silk)<\/p>\n

2nd place – Evie Jones<\/p>\n

(Mini Advanced Lyra)<\/p>\n

3rd place – Abbey Mitchell<\/p>\n

(Teen Intermediate Lyra)<\/p>\n

3rd place – Eleni Carlson<\/p>\n

(Mini Intermediate Lyra)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

AIR Intensity have returned from the Bend the Air Nationals with some outstanding results \u2013 much of the credit for the performances needing to go to director Kaycee Rodda. Five students from the Air Intensity cohort returned with medals, including the first time the Air Intensity program has returned from a national competition with an […]<\/p>\n

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