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    Sophia Del Gaizo

    Age

    8

    School

    Francis Parker

    Favorite Food

    Sushi

    Favorite Movie

    Descendants 3

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is fun because I like to be active and surfing is one of my favorite things to do!

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    Tyler Del Gaizo

    Age

    12

    School

    Francis Parker

    Favorite Food

    Chinese food, specifically soup dumplings and bbq pork buns

    Favorite Movie

    The Matrix

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is fun because I really like surfing and competing for fun!

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    Mateo Pinzon

    Age

    7

    School

    Holmes Elementary

    Favorite Food

    Sushi

    Favorite Movie

    Cars

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is fun because I have fun and get a chance to surf.

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    Pearl Plaskonos

    Age

    10

    School

    Bird Rock Elementary

    Favorite Food

    Japanese food

    Favorite Movie

    Bend it like Beckham

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is fun because I get help with surfing

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    Josie Headley

    Age

    15

    School

    Rancho Bernardo High School

    Favorite Food

    Spicy Noodle Soup

    Favorite Movie

    Lilo and Stitch

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    The Ken Whalen surf challenge is fun because there's lots of activities there and I get to spend time with my family.

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    Bijoux Apostolides

    Age

    5

    School

    Francis Parker Lower School

    Favorite Food

    Spaghetti

    Favorite Movie

    Storks

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is fun because we get to really surf and try for a trophy!

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    Olivia Chaplin

    Age

    16

    School

    Lick-Wilmerding High School

    Favorite Food

    Ahi Poke

    Favorite Movie

    Big Wednesday

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    The ken Whalen surf challenge is fun because: I get to surf in a heat with all of my friends and get a trophy regardless of how I place. I tend to feel like a bad surfer in other contests because I don’t do as well as the other girls or consistently make the finals. I always come away from this contest feeling great about my abilities as a surfer. If any contest has the aloha spirit, it’s this one.

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    William Thompson

    Age

    12

    School

    Keppel Academy

    Favorite Food

    Cheese Pizza

    Favorite Movie

    Any Transformers movie

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    I love getting to see all the different kids shredding. Its so cool that it’s completely geared towards kids. It just makes it so much fun. It’s like a huge party. I also love that it supports the Challenged Athletes Foundation. They are a huge part of why I am able to be so involved in surfing.

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    Charlotte Donk

    Age

    15

    School

    University City High School

    Favorite Food

    Wings

    Favorite Movie

    Matilda

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is fun because it’s about doing your best and having fun.

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    Lowen Helm

    Age

    7

    School

    Bay Park Elementary

    Favorite Food

    Fresh green beans

    Favorite Movie

    How to Train Your Dragon III

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is fun because “I just like to surf.”

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    Colton Earp

    Age

    8

    School

    Pacific Beach Elementary

    Favorite Food

    Bean Burrito

    Favorite Movie

    Avengers - End Game

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    It was fun to have help from the helpers and get a trophy!

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    Sebastian Bencke

    Age

    9

    School

    Pacific Beach Elementary

    Favorite Food

    Ice Cream

    Favorite Movie

    Russell Madness

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is fun because: I get to surf!

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    Elian Sales

    Age

    7

    School

    Longfellow Elementary

    Favorite Food

    Rice, beans, egg and banana

    Favorite Movie

    Trolls

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    We can surf and have a chance to get a trophy.

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    Reef

    Age

    5

    School

    Silvergate

    Favorite Food

    Hot Dogs

    Favorite Movie

    Transformers

    Favorite Surf Challenge Memory

    The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is fun because: I am in the ocean.

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