Beachwood Ninth-Grade Student Earns Invitation to Compete at AAU Junior Olympic Team Trials Michael Schmidt, a 14-year-old, ninth-grade student at Beachwood High School, started taking taekwondo when he was six years old, at Asian Sun Martial Arts School in Beachwood, and has earned his third-degree black belt. Schmidt now trains at Asian Sun’s main campus in Hudson, under the watchful eye of Grand Master Andrachik. Schmidt has competitively sparred in taekwondo for the last three years, winning medals in several states including California, Indiana, Florida, Michigan and Ohio; and recently competed in the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) National Championships held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, a five-day competition that attracted more than 3,000 competitors from all over the country, where he placed third in the black belt Cadet Division. Schmidt's success at the AAU National Championships has earned him an invitation to compete at the AAU Junior Olympic Team Trials being held in Ft. Lauderdale, Sept. 11-13, 2015. The selected competitor in each division will represent the United States in taekwondo competitions throughout the world. Schmidt has learned many important lessons throughout his taekwondo training, including dedication, persistence, and balance, lessons that have served him well in his academic career at Beachwood Middle School. As a Spinney Award winner and finishing his middle school career with straight A’s, Michael has demonstrated the balance required between athletics and academics to become an outstanding student-athlete. A Taste of Fall At Tres Portillos Mexican Restaurant, family owned and operated for 10 years, we offer authentic Mexican cuisine. Try our popular street tacos, garlic shrimp entrée, spicy grilled burritos, fajitas del mar (large scallops and shrimp, cooked with vegetables), chipotle chicken or shrimp salad, Ohio steak, plus a full vegetarian menu. We also offer full bar service and have party room accommodates up to 60. Stop in and dine on our new patio! Join Us on our NEW PATIO! Restaurante Mexicano Beachwood 25765 Chagrin Blvd. (formerly Charley’s Crab) HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY: Mon. – Sat. 2-6pm & 9-close, Sun. 2-6pm Special Drinks $4 Appetizers $5 Chagrin & Richmond Rds. 216-591-1202 Akron 85 Montrose West Ave. Copley, 44321 trespotrillosrestaurantes.com Tres Potrillos Beachwood 330-668-9779 42 Beachwood Buzz n September 2015 Lenny & Nina