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”
Category: Seniors 2012
USAG NJ Graduating Seniors 2012
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…
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.