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  • Evan Completes 2015 Summer Concert Tour

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    World’s Strongest Violinist Evan Pittman concluded his summer tour of violin concert performances this week and began the school year.  Evan performed multiple concerts throughout the summer at Glencroft Senior Living facility, Morningstar Senior Living facility, and the State Veteran Home in Phoenix. “I like to play for the elderly,” Evan said.  “My song list includes old […]

  • Evan Captains Jets Barbell Team, Sets Three World Records at 2015 Junior Olympic Games

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    Competing in his seventh AAU Junior Olympic Games, Evan Pittman set world and national records in three different disciplines, and captained Jets Barbell to the national team title in powerlifting, All-sports combine and Feats of Strength at the 2015 Junior Olympic Games in Hampton Roads, Virginia, July 29 – August 8. On his first day of competition, Evan won gold […]

  • University of Southern California 2015 Frontiers of Energy Summer Resources STEM Program

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    Evan Pittman was among 20 students chosen nationally (and one of two selected from Arizona) to attend the prestigious University of Southern California Chevron Frontiers of Energy Resources Summer Camp at the Viterbi School of Engineering July 5-10, 2015. The Phoenix Country Day School rising junior spent the week learning about renewable energy solutions from USC’s top […]

  • Mt Blanca Summer Music Conservatory

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    Evan was invited to participate in the Mt. Blanca Summer Music Conservatory workshop on the campus of Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado, during the last week of June 2015.  Along with other musicians, Evan had the opportunity to work with top strings instructors from the Southwest, including Sarah Off, Chunyang Wang, and Anne Sorenson-Wang.  The workshop culminated with attendees […]

  • Thanks Duke TIP for the Shout-Out!

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    It is always positive to see the accomplishments of highly motivated colleagues, and the achievements of Duke TIP alums are often quite impressive.  Thanks To Duke TIP’s EInsights for a mention in their most recent alum newsletter!  These TIPsters have something to brag about! Check out their accomplishments below:

  • Phoenix North Central News — Two Local Youth Excel Athletically

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    North Central News – Two Local Youth Excel Athletically When North Central teen Evan Pittman was just 2 years old, his mother, Rebecca Feaster, remembers first noticing his strength and thought he’d grow up to be a linebacker. But by the time he was 11, he was already power lifting and breaking and setting new […]

  • United States Powerlifting Federation 2015 Nationals in Las Vegas

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    Evan traveled to Las Vegas with his father and brother for the USPF National Powerlifting Championships on May 2.  He had a cold and was taking antibiotics, but made all nine lifts with a 336 lb. squat, 204 lb. bench press, and 385 lb. deadlift in the 148 lb. class, good enough for six World Powerlifting Federation world records.   This […]