By Erik Sietsema
The 16th Annual Skate Jam took place the weekend of June 26th through the 28th. What started as a loose gathering of friends has evolved into a whole weekend of events attracting attendees from all over the world. The weekend featured competitions, bands playing at Pep’s, an art show, and a panel discussion on the positive impact of skateboarding and skateparks on young people.
Josh Danreuther, who has been involved with the Skate Jam since it began, explained: “It’s our 16th year, but when it first started it was just a few people getting together, cooking burgers, and hangin...
