Schola Saint George

SSG NJ: (Feb. 20/21 2010) As we remarked the the investiture ceremony in Boston, it had been my intention to recognize Frank Petrino as a Primo Scolaro in June of 2009 at the SSG Symposium here in DFW. Owing to illness and family commitments, however, Frank was unable to attend that event, so the recognition was not celebrated. However, after much friendly discussion, I think the date of Frank's promotion to Primo Scolaro should date to June of 2009 (itself an overdue date), not only because of Frank's superior and passionate drive to integrate the zogho stretto material, but also because his reasons for missing the investiture are all the right ones. As Charles stated as his ceremony, he too had no desire to draw any honor due to Frank. In both combatants, therefore, I would celebrate the chivalric spirit that characterizes the SSG and recognize Frank Petrino as the Schola's first Primo Scolaro as of June of 2009. With proper humility, doutbless, Frank will consider this an unearned honor, but nothing could be further from the truth, as many can testify.

SSG Boston (Feb. 20/21 2010) It is a sincere pleasure to announce the promotion of Charles Deily as the Schola's second Primo Scolaro. Charles' long efforts have brought him significant renown in and out of the Schola for his prowess (especially with the daga contra other weapons), for his facility in translating Fiore's Friulian, and for his organizational abilities in keeping the Boston Area study group ahead of the pack both in terms of technique and organization. For those of you who have not yet that the pleasure ot meeting Charles on or off the field, you are in for a treat, as Charles appitomizes the Schola's ideal blend of chivalric virtue and prowess. Also testing this weekend was David Knight, who in a very short period of time has well-proven himself. It is a pleasure to recognize him as a Scolaro Minore, and he wears the belt of Louis Tarmichael, from DFW.

SSG Charleston (Feb. 23 2010): It is a great pleasure to announce the first successful video tests, these coming at the hand of SSG Charleston study group leader JC Conway. Hugh and Brandon successfully tested for Compagno with strong tests, so SSG Charleston now has three compagni and we will look forward to meeting several of them this year in Atlanta!