Mountain Karate Academy, Lehighton, recently held a special night of Black Belt Promotions where several students earned recognition and honor for the dedication that has enabled them to reach their goals.

Cho Dan Rank promotions were bestowed on Cho Dan Traye Lovejoy, Cho Dan Gabrielle Stauffer, Cho Dan Cheyenne Meckes, Cho Tyler Beck and Cho Dan Angellica Stauffer; Hapkido Promotions were given to Cho Dan David Scott and Cho Dan Devin Scott; Ee Dan Rank Promotions went to Ee Dan Paige Steigerwalt and Ee Dan Anthony Maradeo; Cho Dan Stripe Recipient was Cho Dan Gregory Venuto.Master Rich Gross, Ee Dan Anthony Maradeo, Master Rich Maglionico, Ee Dan Paige Steigerwalt, Cho Dan David Scott, Cho Dan Cheyenne Meckes, Cho Dan Gabrielle Stauffer, Cho Dan Devin Scott, Cho Dan Angellica Stauffer, Cho Dan Gregory Venuto, Cho Dan Traye Lovejoy, Cho Dan Tyler Beck, Master John Fagliarone, andMaster Paul Maglionico.