Katie Reiher/Level 9 from Toms River, NJ Parents: Joe & Nancy Reiher Club: Precision Gymnastics Coaches: Barbara Etting & Marisa Havey College: Undecided Major: Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy Academics: Academic Recognition 2010-2011 Gymnastics: 2011 Level 9 State Vault Second Place, 2008 Regional Qualifier High School – NJSIAA Four-Time State Qualifier, 2011 Sectional Vault Champion, 2012 New Jersey All State National Team Selection Words of Wisdom: If your…
Year: 2012
Meet Christine Mania – 2012 Graduating Senior
Christine Mania/Level 9 from Bayville, NJ Parents: Christine & Mike Mania Club: Precision Gymnastics Coaches: Barbara Etting & Marisa Havey College: Ocean County College Major: Criminal Justice Gymnastics: Two-time Regional Qualifier. Three-time State beam champion. High School gymnastics- Four years Most Valuable Gymnast. Words of Wisdom: “The only opinion about your dream that really counts is yours. The negative comments of others merely reflect…
Meet Courtney Boyle – 2012 Graduating Senior
Courtney Boyle/Level 10 from Howell, NJ Parents: Frank and Cosena Boyle Club: Galaxy Gymnastics Coach: Jennifer Fobes College: Undecided Major: Physical Therapy Academics: National Honors Society Gymnastics: Tops B Camp, Level 8 Bars State Record Holder, Level 10 States 2nd place floor and 6th place AA, Level 10 Regional Qualifier, Howell High School Gymnastics MVP, A-North Champions. Words of Wisdom: “It’s important to push…
Meet Allie Patton – 2012 Graduating Senior
Allie Patton/Level 10 from Moorestown, NJ Parents: Craig and Colleen Patton Club: Will-Moor Gymnastics Coaches: Kim and Kevin Bonus, Jeanie Kane, John Wilton College: Ursinus College Major: TBD Academics: Partial academic scholarship to Ursinus College Gymnastics: State vault champion for various levels, state record breaker on vault level 8. Won vault at level 9 regionals and also came in third on floor at level…
Meet Julie Hanson – 2012 Graduating Senior
Julie Hanson/Level 10 from Ramsey, NJ Parents: Tim and Krista Hanson Club: U.S. Gymnastics Coaches: Ana Deflorio, Sergei Vaitenok, and Suzanne Lotz College: Undecided Major: Elementary Education Gymnastics: 5 time Regional Qualifier; Level 9 State 2nd Place Beam, Floor, and All Around Champion; Level 9 State 3rd Place Bars Champion Words of Wisdom: Never give up on something that you can’t go a…
Meet Amy Vicidomini – 2012 Graduating Senior
Amy Vicidomini/Level 10 from Monroe Township, NJ Parents: Sharon & Ralph Vicidomini Club: JK Gymnastics Coach: Jason Bauer College: Undecided Major: Physical Therapy Gymnastics: 2005 T.O.P.s National Team Member,4 time Regional Qualifier Words of Wisdom: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
Meet Nicolette Wilson – 2012 Graduating Senior
Nicolette Wilson/Level 10 from Toms River, NJ Parents: Rand & Lynne Wilson Club: Precision Gymnastics Coaches: Barbara Etting & Marisa Havey College: Undecided Major: Biology/Pre-Dental/Orthodontics Academics: National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, 4yrs Academic Excellence Award, Member of All Toms River Orchestra & Garden State Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Gymnastics: 2011- Level 9 National Qualifier, 2nd place Floor. 4 time Regional…
Meet Katharine (Katie) Carpenter – 2012 Graduating Senior
Katharine (Katie) Carpenter/Level 9 from Moorestown, NJ Parents: Drs. Jeff and Judy Carpenter Club: Will-Moor Gymnastics Coaches: Kim and Kevin Bonus, Jeanne Kane, and John Wilton College: Undecided Major: Music-Vocal performance and music education Academics: An accomplished singer who has performed with the Philadelphia Singers at the Kimmel Center, Katie is a member of the Honor and Service Society at Moorestown High…
Meet Angelica Mesa – 2012 Graduating Senior
Angelica Mesa/Level 10 from Columbia Parent: Imelda Vergara Club: Indigo Gymnastics Center Coaches: Juan Carlos Agudelo Words of Wisdom: “It’s important to push yourself further than you think you can go each and every day — as that is what separates the good from the great. Set your goals, follow your dreams, listen to your heart and don’t let anything…
Meet Claudia Salinas – 2012 Graduating Senior
Claudia Salinas/Level 10 from Allendale, NJ Parents: Faith and Dennis Salinas Club: ENA Paramus Coaches: Jen and Craig Zappa College: Rutgers University Major: Kinesiology Gymnastics: 2011 Level 10 Regional Qualifier; 2009 Level 10 State 2nd Place Beam Champion; 2008 Level 9 Regional AA and Beam Champion; 2008 Level 9 National Beam Champion; Committed to Rutgers…
Meet Alexis Alba – 2012 Graduating Senior
Alexis Alba/Level 10 from South Plianfield, NJ Parents: Darin & Robin Alba Club: Henderson’s Gymnastics Academy Coaches: Annmarie & Mark Henderson, Ida Wilborn College: Undecided Major: Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry Academics: National Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society, Student Leader, Senior Class Secretary, Ranked in the top 5 percent Gymnastics: 5 time Regional Qualifier, 2012 Level 9 Regionals: 3rd…
Meet Morgan Venuti – 2012 Graduating Senior
Morgan Venuti/Level 10 from Washington Township, NJ Parents: Kathleen & Robert Venuti Club: Zappa Athletic Center Coaches: Nic Tomasette and Darlene Blank College: University of Pennsylvania Major: Biochemistry Academics: National Honors Society, Student of the Month & Honor Roll Gymnastics: 3 time National Qualifier, 5 time regional qualifier, Level 9 Regional Bar Champion & NJSIAA Bar Champion Words of Wisdom:…
Meet Alana Morgan – 2012 Graduating Senior
Alana Morgan/Level 10 from Jackson, NJ Parents: Crystal and Richard Morgan Jr Club: Action Gymnastics Academy Coaches: Sinisa Smoljan, Magdalena During, Jacqui Ann Strickland, Jessica Gonzalez College: Undecided Major: Biology and Education Academics: Class President, High Honor Roll, Peer Leader, Key Club, World Language Club Gymnastics: Level 10 Regional Qualifier, Level 10 Floor State Champion,…
Meet Danielle Verdon – 2012 Graduating Senior
Danielle Verdon/Level 10 from Freehold, NJ Parents: Cheryl & Kevin Verdon Club: Rebound Gymnastics Coaches: Bob & Diane Farrell College: Rutgers Major: Business Management Gymnastics: Level 10 Regional Qualifier, Highest AA in state of NJ with a 38.35 for High School Gymnastics, Shore Conference 2011; Vault,Bars,Floor& AA Champion, Currently Holding the Record Floor score in…
Meet Alexis Gabel – 2012 Graduating Senior
Alexis Gabel/Level 10 from North Brunswick, NJ Parents: Mark & Carol Gabel Club: Rebound Gymnastics Coaches: Bob & Diane Farrell College: TBD Major: Exercise Science Academics: Honor Roll, Member of the National Society of High School Scholars Gymnastics: Level 9 National Qualifier, Level 10 Regional Qualifier Words of Wisdom: “Step with care and great tact and…
Meet Lara Haberle – 2012 Graduating Senior
Lara Haberle/Level 9 from Stockton, NJ Club: Gymnastics Unlimited Coach: Barb Kelly-Sullivan College: Ithaca College Major: Exercise Science Academics: Recipient of the Bradshaw award, scholar-athlete award, and an honor roll student Gymnastics: Regional Qualifier Words of Wisdom: Just get out there and do it.
Meet Sammie Musto – 2012 Graduating Senior
Sammie Musto/Level 10 from Mays Landing, NJ Parents: David & Anne Musto Club: Zappa Athletic Center Coaches: Nic Tomasette and Darlene Blank College: Penn State University Major: Physical Therapy Academics: Honor Roll Student, Renaissance card holder Gymnastics: 3rd time JO National Qualifier, 2010 Regional Champion, 2010 National Beam Champion, 2011 Bar State Champion, Full Ride…
Olympic Preparations In Photos
Preparations for the London Olympics have been underway for 10 years. With about 75 days to go, sites and volunteers are on the home stretch. Click here to view photo documentation of preparations by The Atlantic.