Archive for Graduating Seniors
Meet Julianna Brodhecker – 2013 Graduating Senior
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Julianna Brodhecker is a Level 8 athlete training at Northern Elite Gymnastics where she is coached by Sergio and Jackie Estrada, Kim Forrest, Francisco Lopez.
She resides in Roxbury, NJ with her mom Donna.
In the fall, Julianna plans on attending the West Chester University and majoring in BSN Nursing.
Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll
National Merit Scholar
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 8 State Qualifier
Returning after a 3 year hiatus to compete at a collegiate level due to my love for the sport
Words of Wisdom:
“Each one of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It is our goal in life to find it and keep it lit.”
-Mary Lou Retton
Meet Michelle Mehallow – 2013 Graduating Senior
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Michelle Mehallow is a Level 10 athlete training at US Gymnastics Development Center II where she is coached by Ana DeFlorio and Sergei Vaitenok.
She resides in Glen Rock, NJ with her parents Cindy and Mike Mehallow.
In the fall, Michelle plans on attending college to major in Biology.
Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll, National Honor Society
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 9 State Floor Champion, Level 9 Regional Qualifier(2nd AA & UB)
Eastern National Qualifier (2011)(4th UB)
Words of Wisdom:
Strive for excellence and don’t be afraid to fail. If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.
Meet Maura Mills – 2013 Graduating Senior
Posted by: | CommentsMaura Mills is a Level 10 athlete training at Head Over Heels Gymnastics where she is coached by Courtney Bodley and Andrea Mylnar.
She resides in Middletown, NJ with her parents Theresa and Donald Mills.
In the fall, Maura plans on attending the SUNY Cortland and majoring in Physical Therapy.
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 9 Balance Beam and Uneven Bars State Champion
2 year level 10 state qualifier
Words of Wisdom:
“Do it for Moe Moe and never give up.”
Meet Jennifer King – 2013 Graduating Senior
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Jennifer King is a Level 10 athlete training at Devlin Gymnastics where she is coached by Jaime Solheim and Jaime Schnering.
She resides in Freehold, NJ with her parents Debbie and Jim King.
In the fall, Jennifer plans on attending the University of New Hampshire and majoring in Kinesiology: Exercise Science.
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society member, Spanish Honor Society member, Top 5% of class, 4.45 GPA, Rotary Youth Leadership Academy member, Peer Leader, Leader for Diversity, and Senior of the Month
Gymnastics Achievements:
2012 JO Level 10 National Invitational Tournament Qualifier.
2012 States: 3rd Bars, 3rd Beam, 2nd AA.
2010 HS Floor State Champion, 2012 HS Sectional AA, Beam, and Floor Champion.
3-time HS NJ All-State Team.
2013 NJ HS National Team member.
Words of Wisdom:
Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution, and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities. -Aristotle
Meet Rachel Kudler – 2013 Graduating Senior
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Rachel Kudler is a Level 10 athlete training at Rebound Gymnastics where she is coached by Diane and Bob Farrell.
She resides in Marlboro, NJ with her parents Stacy and Seth Kudler.
In the fall, Rachel plans on attending Temple University to major in Business.
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 8 State Vault Champion
Level 9 Regional Beam Champion
Level 9 National Qualifier
Words of Wisdom:
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” – John Wooden
Meet Bayleigh Fobes – 2013 Graduating Senior
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Bayleigh Fobes is a Level 10 athlete training at Rebound Gymnastics where she is coached by Jennifer Fobes and Diane Farrell.
She resides in Howell, NJ with her parents Jennifer and Tom Fobes.
In the fall, Bayleigh plans on attending college.
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 8 regional qualifier
Level 9 regional qualifier
Level 9 regional vault champion
High school shore conference vault champion
High school states vault champion
Words of Wisdom:
“Don’t ever be afraid to dream too big. Nothing is impossible. If you believe in yourself, you can achieve it.” -Nastia Liukin
Meet Jaime Urkowitz – 2013 Graduating Senior
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Jaime Urkowitz is a Level 9 athlete training at Cherry Hill Gymnastics where she is coached by Joe Steur, Mellissa Brown and Chris Robinson.
She resides in Voorhees, NJ with her parents Ronda and Alan Urkowitz.
In the fall, Jaime plans on attending Ithaca College to major in Exercise Science/Pre-Physicians Assistant.
Academic Achievements:
Honor Student
Spanish National Honor Society
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 9 State Qualifier (2nd beam)
Level 9 Regional Qualifier (2nd beam)
L9 National Qualifier (7th beam)
Words of Wisdom:
Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.
Meet Katherine Petty – 2013 Graduating Senior
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Katherine Petty is a Level 9 athlete training at Champions United Gymnastics Academy where she is coached by Scott Weller.
She resides in Lumberton, NJ with her parents Annemarie and Mike Petty.
In the fall, Katherine plans on attending college.
Academic Achievements:
National Italian Honor Society
Honor Roll
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 9 State Qualifier
Words of Wisdom:
It is not wanting to win that makes you a winner; it is refusing to fail.
Meet Emily Repnicki – 2013 Graduating Senior
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Emily Repnicki is a Level 10 athlete training at Rebound Gymnastics where she is coached by Diane and Bob Farrell.
She resides in Galloway, NJ with her parents Donna and John Repnicki.
In the fall, Emily plans on attending the Texas Woman’s University to major in Fashion Merchandising.
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
French Honor Society
Honor Roll
3.8 GPA
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 8 2008 – Regional Qualifier & NJ State Team Member
Level 9 2009&2010 – Regional Qualifier & National Alternate
Level 9 2011 – Regional Qualifier, Regional Beam Champion & National Qualifier
Level 10 2012 – Regional Qualifier & N.I.T. Qualifier
Words of Wisdom:
The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you’ve come.
Meet Rachel Pallay – 2013 Graduating Senior
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Rachel Pallay is a Level 9 athlete training at Head Over Heels Gymnastics where she is coached by Toni Borden, Matt Deibert, and Jason Bauer.
She resides in Hillsborough, NJ with her parents Laura and Gary Pallay.
In the fall, Rachel plans on attending college and majoring in Pre Med.
Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll
National Honors Society
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 9 Regional Qualifier
High School First Team All State 2011
Words of Wisdom:
“Never ever ever give up.”
-Charlie Brown