July 30-31, 1999 | Santa Monica CA | Promoter: John Lindsay

In the men's bodybuilding division, pro cards are given to the men's overall winner and the runner-up. This is new this year. Until now, a pro card was given at this show only to the overall winner. In the women's bodybuilding division, the overall winner receives a pro card. In the fitness division, pro cards are given to the winners and the runners-up in each class.

Very noticeable was the absence of Aaron Maddron, whom many had expected to compete and finally claim his pro card. However, Aaron decided to hold off and wait for the National Championships.

The next and biggest NPC pro-qualifier for men's bodybuilding will be the National Championships to be held on October 15-16 in Orlando FL. This is considered the most prestigious of all shows at which to turn pro. I understand about 50% more competitors are expected. At that show, pro cards will be given out to each class winner.

Bantamweight

1. Shavis Higa, HI
2. Gary Passmore, IN
3. Lance Harano, HI
4. Jerry Newcomb, WA
5. Clifton Torres, HI
6. Jim King, NV
7. Casey Mitzel, OR
8. Steve Kluger, CA
9. Ricky Peoples, CA
10. Alan Watari, CA
11. Ramon Velasquez, AZ

1. Noel Thompson, CA
2. Bertram Stiff, MO
3. Randy Jackson, IA
4. Rey Ronquillo, HI
5. Sereiryth Leandre, CA
6. Eddy Fequiere, CA
7. Roland Aki, HI
8. Ronn Vasques, HI
9. Zaldy Mercado, WA
10. Marco Margiotta, CA
11. Anthony McCurty, WA
12. Peter Fong, HI
13. Thomas Crino, OR
14. Alan Motooka, CA
15. Marc Natividad, CA
16. Randy Belton, AZ
    Preston Cannon, CA
    Humberto Crespo, CA
    Jonathan Dumas, UT
    Leo Luna, HI
    Paul Sake, CA

1. Eric Otero, TX
2. Johnny Stewart, NC
3. Krisna Dim, CA
4. Tito Raymond, CA
5. Danny Hester, CA
6. Joe Miller, CA
7. Robert Farrow, AZ
8. Roger Zarate, CA
9. Ron Norman, TN
10. Dean Ogata, HI
11. Jerry Noble, CA
12. Randall Samuels, CA
13. Paulo Mendes, VA

Tito Raymond can't seem to do anything wrong as far as the fans are concerned. He has a truly pleasing balance, shape, and fullness to his physique. Tito actually came in tied for 3rd, moving to 4th as a result of a tie-breaker. One week later, Tito won his class at the NPC Team Universe in New York City. He will be representing the USA at the IFBB World Championships in November. Tito is 29 years, 5'8", 176 lbs, and impressive.

Light-Heavyweight

1. Rodney St. Cloud, NY
2. Robert Lopez, NJ
3. Parenthesis Devers, CA
4. Capriese Murray, NY
5. Gerald Greene, NY
6. Jeffrey Scott, FL
7. Kirk Keffer, CA
8. John Cowgill, CA
9. Julio Rivera, NY
10. Andre Scott, OR
11. Terry Bradley, NY
12. Roger Stewart, FL
13. Mark Loy, OH
14. Tyler Merrill, CA
15. Jonathan Vorves, AZ
16. Michael Cambria, CA
    Michael Cruthird, CA
    Mark Greenspon, IL
    Rob Kailany, CA
    James Koopeman, AZ
    Laurence Rowe, CA

John Vorves has great thickness to his physique. His biceps look particularly big and actually have baseball size and shape. Just a little more tightening and hardening will move John way up in the rankings. John is a 29 year old, 5'5", 196# gym owner.

Heavyweight

1. Garrett Downing, CA*
2. Tevita Aholelei, CA
3. Leon Parker, NC
4. John Meadows, OH
5. Rodney Davis, NV
6. Rusty Jeffers, AZ
7. James Restivo, CT
8. Augustus Carter, TX
9. Mike Harris, AZ
10. John King, FL
11. Mike Patton, MO
12. Darrell Terrell, OK
13. Mohamad Moussawi, CA
14. Shermonte Brooks, WA
15. Harold Chery, CA
16. Jess Aguon, CA
    Lionel Brown, CA
    Anthony Dodd, TX
    Taylor Gibson, MI
    Ali Matteau, MN
    Bill Straka, MO
    Reginald Whitmore, MI

Breathing down Garrett's neck was Tevita Aholelei, one point out of first place. Tevita came in really hard. This was a tight call.

John King is a 32 year old, 5'9", 216 lb. personal trainer. He came in looking pretty near as good as it gets from his abs down. His strong parts were his quads, obliques, and abs. He could use a little more size in his upper body, but he is a stand out. He was coached for this show by Tom Prince.

Mohamad Moussawi is a 25 year old, 5'8", 217# nutrition store owner. He came in with a physique that was both full and well-balanced. He should keep at adding size, as it seems to fall with good symmetry. A little more tightness and hardness would help Mohamad quite a bit.

Super-Heavyweight

1. Melvin Anthony, CA*
2. Erik Fromm, CO
3. Robert Habeeb, FL
4. Stokely Palmer, NJ
5. Jeramy Freeman, NY
6. Joe DeAngelis, CA
7. Rich Piana, CA
8. Quincy Taylor, CA
9. David Palumbo, NY
10. Brandon Jensen, WA
11. Brad Hollibaugh, WA
12. Edward Moyzan, CA
13. Earl Crosswhite, OH
14. Eddie Hoggett, HI
15. Mitch McIntyre, CA
16. Russell Harrison
    Kevin Holley, WA

Erik Fromm was one of the big standouts of this show. Although he came to this show with a name that is pretty well established in the sport, he made a clear statement warning others of his potential. Most noticeable was his perfect timing and marked improvement between the weigh-in and the contest. He was hard, dense, and full. I was warned ahead of time by Jeff Taylor, NPC chairman from Colorado, that Erik will be unbelievable. Jeff was right on the money. If Erik can maintain and improve on this condition, he will be dangerous to compete against.

Jeramy Freeman is a big favorite with the public. If you meet Jeramy, you become a fan. He's one of the friendliest names in the sport. He has a great relationship with the camera. He's the kind of competitor that audiences pay money to see. Jeramy came to the weigh-in looking like he was ready to claim a trophy. He had awesome fullness and shape. Everything was on the money down to the tan. Unfortunately, his last minute strategy took him off target and he flattened out for the judging. Jeramy truly has awesome potential and is worth watching on stage anytime.

Joe DeAngelis is one of the big names in the sport. Take one look at this guy and you can see his powerlifting history. He's a cross between a thick powerful look and a pleasing balanced aesthetic look, which we need more of. He's awesome wherever he appears. Joe is 30 years old, 5'10", 243#, and works in public relations and marketing.

Brad Hollibaugh showed some great size and fullness at this show. He has already mastered the primary objective of mass. A little more sharpness would help him. However, I had Brad placing higher, probably around 7th or 8th. Brad is a 32 year old personal trainer measuring 5'9" and 247 lbs.

Lightweight

1. Tonia Villalobos, CA
2. Kathy Pichnarcik, AZ
3. Stephanie Starr, CA
4. Trish Hamashin, CA
5. Stacey Seaver, TX
6. Laurel Rhinehart, CA

1. Mah-Ann Mendoza, OR
2. Dawn Riehl, CA
3. Becky Rampey, CA
4. Kathie Canepa, HI
5. Karen Aguilera, CA
6. Deborah Vorves, AZ
7. Marlene Churchill-Wolverton, AZ
8. Beth Eisenman, FL
9. Carla Mc Donough, CA

1. Th-resa Bostick, VA*
2. Denise Hoshor, CA
3. Heather Foster, NY
4. Carla Haug, CA
5. Carmen Brady, CA
6. Fatima Johnson, CA
7. Jane Trcka, CA
8. Sherry Smith, OK
9. Kelly Felske, VA
10. Jasmin Johnson, CA
11. Diane Solomon, CA
12. Gisele Sass, PA
13. Kelly Wall, NC
14. Trisha Beauperthuy, CO
15. Risby Tyra, CA
16. Sheilaha Brown, TX
    Kassie Hornbuckle, NY
    Pamela Porter, CA
    Carol Pulley, CA
    Trish Swander, TX
    Becca Swanson, OK

Short Class

1. Adelina Friedmansky, IL*
2. Shannon Meteraud, SC*
3. Shaunta Teeters, OH
4. Brandy Maddron, OR
5. Nita Wilson, AZ
6. Brenda Kelly, WA
7. Nicole Hobbs, CA
8. Heather Kath, MN
9. Christine Pomponio, CO
10. Vanessa Benavides, CA

Medium Class

1. Jennifer Hendershott, OH*
2. DJ Wallis, OH*
3. Cynthia Bridges, MI
4. Cathryn Crane, WA
5. Darlene Kirzoncic, NY
6. Cathy Miller, CA
7. Lisa Uzzle, OK
8. Christina Homan, WA
9. Heather Mosely, CA
10. Stacy Hylton, AL
11. Lindsay Mulinazzi, MD
12. Peggy Crawford, MI
13. Tammy Gowens, OK
14. Che Swagger, MN
15. Lisa Dixon, WA
16. Angela Monteleone-Semsch, MO
17. Krista Cheney, WA
18. Bridgette Murray, CO

Tall Class

1. Charlene Rink, CA*
2. Amanda Doerrer, CA*
3. Monica Burdick, ID
4. Kim Hartt, FL
5. Linda McLaughlin, MA
6. Dena Weiner, CA
7. Beth Horn, IL
8. Heather Millard, CA
9. Leigh Ross, CA
10. Chatra Burford, VA
11. Jill Holland, WA
12. Bethany Howlett, VA
13. Cindy Melton, CA