Jacob Pater

	Promotions:	Shodan 12/06/08
	Family Members:	Melissa (mom), Darryl (dad), Lucy (stepmom)
	Favorite Foods:	Sushi and clam chowder
	Hobbies:	Playing football and playing the Wii
	Favorite Sports Teams:	Tennessee Titans
	Past Accomplishments:	Playing five different sports
	Goals:	To scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef
What a Black Belt means to me: A Black Belt means to me that I have accomplished something no one in my family has accomplished, and that I have shown myself that practice and perseverance is key.

Jacob Pater

by Conrad Jones, December 2008

Perseverance is something Jacob knows a lot about.
I admire him for hanging in there, even though at times we both wanted to shout!

I want to thank your parents for feeling our program was worth the effort and time,
Jacob is a super cool guy with a personality that really shines.

Sushi and clam cowder are at the top of Jacob's food list,
He and Mr. Jones talke a lot about seafood, and I'm not talking tuna from Starkist!

What a time for Jacob's family: Lucy all-midstate soccer, and Jacob a Black Belt, all within a couple of weeks,
Hopefully Jacob will reach other goals: 2nd Degree Black Belt, and diving the Great Barrier Reef!

Jacob just like karate, life has its ups and downs,
But you are now one of the four new Black Belts; you're the toast of the town!

Thanks for hanging in there and making me feel proud!
You have what it takes to accomplish anything, so go into your life and say it loud!