Category: Seniors 2011

Nicolette Vignola Level 10 Marlboro, NJ Gym: Devlin Gymnastics Coaches: Jaime Reilly, Jaime Schnering, Stephanie, Ascough, Joe Coghlin, Mary & Mike Milchanowski College Plans: Towson University/Athletic Training Words of Wisdom: Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you…

Nicole Bednar Level 9 Annandale, NJ Gym: Gymnastics Unlimited Coach: Barbara Kelly-Sullivan College Plans: Arcadia University/Physical Therapy Academics: Honors program at Arcadia University, Honor Roll Student, First Year Study Abroad at Arcadia University Gymnastics: 2006 State Champion, 8th place AA national finalist, 4th place bars finalist Words of Wisdom: Have no fear!

Melissa Prisco Level 10 Old Bridge, NJ Gym: Devlin Gymnastics Coaches: Jaime Reilly, Jaime Schnering, Stephanie, Ascough, Joe Coghlin, Mary & Mike Milchanowski College Plans: West Chester University/Early Childhood Education Academics: Honor Roll, Spanish Honor Society, Peer Leader Gymnastics: USGA Level 9 Nationals 4th place on floor. Level 10 Regional Qualifier. 2009 New Jersey State…

Laura An Level 9 Cherry Hill, NJ Gym: Will-Moor Gymnastics Coaches: Kim Bonus, Jeanne Kane, John Wilton, Alex Gorski College Plans: Undecided/Biological Sciences Academics: Honor roll, National Merit Scholar (commended), Cum Laude Society Gymnastics: Level 8 Regional bar champion, Level 8 Regional first place team Words of Wisdom: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence,…

Nicole Zangoglia Level 9 Old Bridge, NJ Gym: Devlin Gymnastics Coaches: Jaime Reilly, Jaime Schnering, Stephanie, Ascough, Joe Coghlin, Mary & Mike Milchanowski College Plans: SUNY Cortland/Exercise Science Academics: National Honors Society, Italian Honors Society, Honor Roll Gymnastics: 2009 Level 9 Regional Qualifier, 2010 Level 9 7th Place Floor Champion, 2007-2010 All Area Team Words of Wisdom: “I know…

Dana Ergas Level 10 Fairlawn, NJ Gym: ENA Gymnastics (Paramus) Coaches: Craig & Jen Zappa, John Wojtczuk College Plans: Undecided Academics: Four year High Honor Roll, National Honors Society, and Spanish National Honors Society Gymnastics: 2005 level 7 beam and floor state champ, 2008 level 9 beam state champ and 2008, ’09, ’10 level 9…

Christie Wong Level 10 Middletown, NJ Gym: Rebound Coaches: Diane and Bob Farrell College Plans: Undecided Academics: Honor Roll, National Honor Society, French Honor Society Gymnastics: TOPS B-Camp qualifier 2004; Level 8 State floor champion,3rd pl AA; Level 8 Regional 2nd pl AA; Level 9 and 10 State qualifier; 3 yr High School MVP award;…

Claudia Baim Level 10 Montville, NJ Gym: Indigo Gymnastics Center Coaches: Juan Agudelo & Patricia Sutphen College Plans: Undecided/Mathematics and Business Academics: National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Honor Roll Gymnastics: Level 9 Regional Qualifier, 2007 Pan American Maccabi Games gymnastics team member Words of Wisdom: “The secret of health for both mind and…

Haley Smith Level 8 Berkeley Heights, NJ Gym: Madison Gymnastics Coaches: Ellen Gavin, Christina Herrera, Leslie McPeek, Professor College Plans: Undecided/Elementary Education/Special Education Academics: Athletic Honors Society, Honor Roll Gymnastics: 8 year National YMCA competitor Words of Wisdom: “Never ever give up” – Jim Valvano

Becky Foot Level 8 Chatham, NJ Gym: Madison Gymnastics Coaches: Ellen Gavin College Plans: Undecided Academics: Been on honor roll throughout high school Gymnastics: Competed in USAG States and Regionals 2010

Monique Boskett Level 9 Berlin, NJ Gym: Atlantic Coast Gymnastics Coaches: Nic Tomasette; Darlene Blank; Jesse Rappaport College Plans: Undecided/Sports Marketing Academics: Honor Roll Gymnastics: Made it to States level 4- 9; Level 8 Regional Qualifier; Received double Achilles Tendon ankle surgery, in August 2010, but was able to come back and compete her Senior…

Jamilah Ali Level 10 Toms River, NJ Gym: Northeast Elite Coaches: Eric Duquette and Ryan Goen College Plans: Bowling Green State Unviersity/Political Science/Pre Law Academics: 3.9 GPA, Honor Roll Gymnastics: State record breaker from level 5-9. Level 9 Regionals First place AA and 1st place vault. Level 9 Nationals 2008 4th place AA 2009 5th…

Meghan Cole Level 10 Jackson, NJ Gym: Action Gymnastics Coach: Kris King College Plans: Undecided Academics: Honor Roll, Honors Classes Gymnastics: 2007 Level 9 Regional and National Qualifier-10th place beam and 19th AA, 2009 Level 10 States 5th place AA, 2009 Level 10 Regional Qaulifier, 2010 Level 10 States 4th Place AA, 2010 Level 10…

Liana Merkel Level 9 Florham Park, NJ Gym: Madison Coaches: Ellen Gavin, Christina Herrera, Leslie McPeek, Professor College Plans: University of Vermont/Physical Therapy Academics: National Honor Society, Distinguished Honor Roll Gymnastics: 4th place all around at 2010 YMCA Nationals, 2010 level 9 Regionals Words of Wisdom: “I don’t think you can do well unless you’re…

Brianna Hughes Level 10 Cherry Hill, NJ Gym: Cherry Hill Gymnastics Academy Coaches: Christine Golderer, Chris Robinson, Joe Steur, Shawn Ellis College Plans: Undecided/Business Academics: Honors Gymnastics: Level 10 2010 Regional Qualifier, 2010 4th Place Beam Level 10 Championships, 2008 Level 9 Regionals 2nd place UB and 2nd AA, 2008 Level 9 NJ State UB…

Shannon Bell Level 9 Scotch Plains, NJ Gym: Indigo Gymnastics Center Coaches: Juan Agudelo & Patricia Sutphen College Plans: Undecided/Elementary Education/Special Education Academics: National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, Principal’s List Gymnastics: Level 8 Regional Qualifier, Level 9 Regional Qualifier Words of Wisdom: “The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after…

Marisa Coelho Level 10 Franklinville, NJ Gym: Will-Moor Coaches: Kim Bonus, John Wilton, Alex Gorski, Judy Grenfell College Plans: Undecided/Nursing Academics: Honors, Catholic education kindergarten through 12 grade Gymnastics: Level 10 NIT 2010, 2009 USAIGC Nationals, 2008 Level 10 States 1st place vault 2nd AA, Level 8 NJ State Beam champ and record holder Words…

Kristie Wei Level 10 Basking Ridge, NJ Gym: Gymnastika Coaches: Pavel Sout, Natalia Shaposhnikova & Anthony Espinoza College Plans: San Jose State University/Undecided Academics: 4 years Honor Roll Gymnastics: Level 8 Regional NJ Team member, 4 Time Regional Qualifier, 2010 Level 10 States 6th Place AA, Continuing gymnastics in college for a Division 1 Team…