The Minnesota Waldorf School's 5^th grade pentathletes were welcomed in Southern Wisconsin by Zeus with great thunder and lightning. Zeus and Athena were impressed with the opening ceremony and blessed the athletes with great weather for the games. The games emphasize truth, beauty and goodness in all aspects throughout the year. This class of children gave its all in each event and truly connected with the Earth and Heavens. Athens, Sparta, Olympia, Ithaca and Thebes all competed in discus, 40 yard dash, Greco-Roman wrestling, long jump, javelin, and relay race. The students connected with the Earth and Heavens in discus as they released the discus into the sky. Spectators awed at the grace of the javelin throws as they landed into the Earth. With swift speed the children ran down the track with joy and form focused only on the finish line. They soared like eagles in long jump and wowed the judges. With great force they kept their golden ring in wrestling and gazed at their opponents. Mrs. Kane (Athens City State leader), parents and I were witness to the utmost truth and beauty throughout the entire three days.  Eighteen MWS students were honored in the finals and ten received laurels. Five were for beauty and five were for truth. Balance is what the 5^th grade is about and that is definitely what this class demonstrated. What I will remember most about the games is seeing the sheer determination and striving in each child to become his/her best. In the children's eyes, you could see the excitement as they watched their classmates participate. It was a great honor to see them excel after training hard all year! This miraculous event could not have taken place without all the parent help and class teacher, Mrs. Kane. Thank You all for everything seen and unseen!

I would like to honor each child for their amazing accomplishments throughout the year and at the 2010 Pentathlon. --Kurt Curtin, Movement Teacher