Courtney DeDea is a Level 10 athlete training at Head Over Heels Gymnastics where she is coached by Courtney Bodley and Andrea Mlynar. She resides in Colts Neck, NJ with her parents Michele and Christopher DeDea. In the fall, Courtney plans on attending college. Academic Achievements: National Honors Society Gymnastics Achievements: Two time level 10 state…
Category: Graduating Seniors
Meet Rachel Fielitz – 2013 Graduating Senior
Rachel Fielitz is a Level 10 athlete training at ENA Paramus where she is coached by Craig Zappa, Jen Zappa, John Wotjczuk. She resides in Walden, NY with her parents Diane and Lynn Fielitz. In the fall, Rachel plans on attending the University of Denver. Academic Achievements: National Honors Society 11th and 12th grade class treasurer…
Meet Ariel Anderson – 2013 Graduating Senior
Ariel Anderson is a Level 9 athlete training at Jersey Jets Gymnastics where she is coached by Kris Moulder. She resides in Marlton, NJ with her parents Tamara Carter and Yon Anderson. In the fall, Ariel plans on attending college. Academic Achievements: Cherokee Global Youth Conference Scholar: Cherokee High School’s Representative in China Summer of 2011…
Meet Samantha Mocciaro – 2013 Graduating Senior
Samantha Mocciaro is a Level 9 athlete training at Henderson’s Gymnastics Academy where she is coached by Mark & Annmarie Henderson. She resides in Basking Ridge, NJ with her parents Sandra and Paul Mocciaro. In the fall, Samantha plans on attending college. Academic Achievements: National Honors Society (11-12) Honor Roll (9-12) National Hispanic Recognition Program (12) National Society…
Meet Elana Molotsky – 2013 Graduating Senior
Elana Molotsky is a Level 10 athlete training at Jersey Jets Gymnastics where she is coached by Kris Moulder. She resides in Mount Laurel, NJ with her parents Abby and Drew Molotsky. In the fall, Elana plans on majoring in Biology at the Cornell University. Academic Achievements: Honor Roll, Principal’s List for straight A’s, National Honor…
Meet Shadiye Aras – 2013 Graduating Senior
Shadiye Aras is a Level 10 athlete training at Northern Elite Gymnastics. She resides in Chester, NJ with her parents Nicole Hanson and Irfan Aras. In the fall, Shadiye plans on majoring in Computer Animation at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Academic Achievements: Honor Roll Academic Scholarship Gymnastics Achievements: Level 9 NJ State record…
Meet Bianca Briscese – 2013 Graduating Senior
Bianca Briscese is a Level 9 athlete training at Henderson’s Gymnastics Academy where she is coached by Mark & Annmarie Henderson.. She resides in Clark, NJ with her parents Kathy and Joe Briscese. In the fall, Bianca plans on majoring in Pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. Academic Achievements: NHS and…
Meet Kristin Brady – 2012 Graduating Senior
Kristin Brady/Level 9 from Hillsborough, NJ Parents: James and Stacey Brady Club: Paramount Gymnastics Coaches: Valerie Bruno and Melissa Fox College: Monmouth University Major: Business-Marketing Academics: Honor Roll, Student of the Month Gymnastics: HHS Athlete of the Month, Level 9 Regional Qualifier 2009, 2010 Words of Wisdom: “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow”
Meet Megan Norton – 2012 Graduating Senior
Megan Norton/Level 9 from Petersburg, NJ Parents: Ray and Patty Norton Club: Blakes Gymnastics Coach: Becky Winn College: College of Charleston Major: Undecided Academics: National Honor Society, South Jersey Scholar Athlete Award Gymnastics: 2011 Level 9 Regional Qualifier and National Alternate Words of Wisdom: Success is not achieved by winning all the time. Real success comes from when we rise after we fall.
Meet Katie Reiher – 2012 Graduating Senior
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…
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…