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2009 Spirit of America Review

By: Ken Arsenault

The 2009 Spirit of America was a huge success and a highly competitive show.

In the Fitness Model class, Kate Dulac-Serodio took the top spot, followed by Lori-Ann Marchese, Kristen Neal and Stacy Mercure.

In the new Figure 101 class, first time competitor Tracy McCormack took the top spot, followed by Liz Hentz, Elaine Southwell, Morgan Swinburne and Kimberly Dole.
Each one of the Figure 101 competitors looked like seasoned veterans and it was a highly competitive class.

In the Figure Masters class, Cheryl Reliham took the top spot. She was absolutely awesome! She was followed by Gina Luz, Elizabeth Rohde, Michelle Koerner and Liz Henz. It was one of the toughest classes to judge the entire day.

In the Figure Novice Short class, Elizabeth Rhode took the top spot, followed by Lindsay Dupart, Tracy McCormack, Theresa Anzalone and Bridgette Medeiros.

In the Figure Novice Tall class it was once again Cheryl Reliham (Master class champ) who took the top spot, followed by Liz Hentz, Morgan Swinburne, Mickalinn Kobylanski and Kimberly Dole.

Figure Novice Overall went to Elizabeth Rhode (Masters Champion and Figure Novice Tall Champion).

In the Figure Open Short class, Gina Luz took the top spot, followed by Michelle Koerner, Tracy McCormack, Lindsay Dopart and Theresa Anzalone.

In the Figure Open Tall class, show favorite Kate Dulac-Serodio took the top spot, followed by Cheryl Relihan, Elizabeth Rhode, Kristen Neal and Elaine Southwell.

Figure Open Overall went to Kate Dulac-Serodio (Figure Open Tall Champion). She had everyone in the audience pulling for her and she didn’t disappoint!

In the Men’s 101 class, first time competitor Chad Frazier took the top spot followed by Erik Nilsson, Jeffrey Gray, Keith Santangelo and Scott Tresselt. It was a very respectable group for first time competitors.

In the Teen division, Nick Wright took the top spot, followed by Keith Santangelo and Gerald Tenenbaum. Nick came in with great conditioning and has a great deal of future potential.

In the 50+ class, the big story of the day was the comeback after a 15 year layoff from the stage for Bob Gormley (past president of the ANBC). Although he came in 6th place, he had everyone, from the audience, judges table and Mr. Sullivan praising his comeback effort. First place went to Bill Davignon, followed by Eric Holmes, John Sanacore, Charlie Gaudet and Butch Paradis.

In the Women’s 35+ Bodybuilding class, it was Kristen Foseca edging out show favorite Michelle Brown for the win. They were followed by Mona Kanelos, Sue Daigle and Robin Hyanes. It was a great battle and a tough decision for the judges.

In the Men’s Novice Short class it was Matthew Foley who took the top spot, followed by Phil Kamer (winner of most improved competitor), Gerald Jones, Brian Rothbaum and Nick Wright.

In the Men’s Novice Tall class it was Ted Oxholm taking the top spot, followed by Greg Notaro, Brian McMeaney, Courdy Appolon and Charlie Gaudet. This was a highly competitive class and each competitor proved that the Novice class can be one of the most competitive classes at any show.

The Overall Men’s Novice went to Novice Short Champ Matthew Foley. He was extremely balanced and conditioned.

In the Women’s Novice Bodybuilding class, it was Masters Champion Kristen Foseca who took the top spot, followed by Robin Hyanes and Jan Darby.

In the Men’s 40+ Masters short class, it was Dutch Bulseco who took the top spot, followed by Darrel Kent Gove, Eric Holmes, John Sanacore and Larry Scarletto.

In the Men’s 40+ Masters tall class, it was show favorite Nate Singletary taking the top spot, followed by Bill Davingnon, Chuck Cloud, Carlos Renfro and Charlie Gaudet.

The Men’s Masters and new IFPA Masters Pro Champion ended up being show favorite Nate Singletary. Nate’s fantastic legs were just to hard to overcome.

In the Men’s Jr. class, it was Michael Craven, followed by Tex Oxholm, Brian McNeaney, Vic Cuzzupe and Gerald Tenenbaum. The future of the sport is in good hands. These guys were unbelievably talented for Jr’s.

In the Women’s Bodybuilding Open class, it was once again Kristen Foseca edging out Michelle Brown (best poser award winner) once again. Mona Kanelos and Sue Daigle rounded out the class.

In the Men’s Open Short class, Mathew Carey (overall winner of the OCB Tri-Cities show) took the top spot, followed by Dutch Bulesco, Matt Foley, Matthew Homenick and Darrel Kent Gove.

In the Men’s Open Middle class, Michael Craven took the top spot in the tightest class of the day. It was as close as you get between Michael and 2nd place winner Jeremy Trosky. Both competitors were in top shape and put on a fantastic head to head showing.
They were followed by Chad Frazier, Phil Kamer and Coordy Appolon.

In the Men’s Open Tall class, it was once again Nate Singletary taking the top spot, followed by Ted Oxholm, Chuck Cloud, Brian McNeaney and Vic Cuzzupe.

The Men’s Open Overall went to Men’s Open Short winner Matt Carey. His size, symmetry and conditioning was just to much to overcome. He is the newest IFPA Men’s Pro Bodybuilder! Two shows in two weeks, and two wins!