Category: Seniors 2021

Shannon Hunt/Xcel DiamondSummit Summies GymnasticsCoaches: AnnMarie, Anthony, Cassi, MeganHome Town: Berkeley Heights, NJParents: Tammy and Tom HuntShannon plans to attend Sacred Heart University to major in Hospitality Academic Achievements:Induction to the Athletic Honor SocietyHighlander High Honors Award Gymnastics Achievements:NJ State Floor Gold MedalistCompeting at Worlds Words of Wisdom:Communicate transparently and avoid drama.  Don’t take life…

Sophia Dones/Xcel DiamondAtlantic Coast GymnasticsCoaches: Sandra Hannigan and Michelle DardarisHome Town: Williamstown, NJParents: Evelyn Dones & Int DonesSophia plans to attend Louisiana State University to major in Criminology Academic Achievements:President of the Law and Justice Academy and Williamstown High SchoolNational Honor Society Member Gymnastics Achievements:Jamie Stymiest Award Words of Wisdom:Be grateful for all things, and…

Ellee Tomaru/Xcel DiamondMagma GymnasticsCoaches: John Min & Makenzey ShankHome Town: Basking Ridge, NJParents: Lynda Tomaru & Aki TomaruEllee plans to attend Northeastern University to major in Psychology Academic Achievements:High Honor RollNational Honors SocietyAP Scholar Gymnastics Achievements:Xcel Gymnast of the Year Words of Wisdom:A positive attitude will lead to a positive outcome.

Anna Kelly/Level 8Henderson’s Gymnastics AcademyCoaches: CJ Gascoyne, Beth Campbell, Annmarie Henderson, Mark HendersonHome Town: Metuchen, NJParents: Jennifer and Timothy KellyAnna plans to attend Boston College to major in Psychology or Neuroscience Academic Achievements:National Honors SocietyHigh Honor RollHelping Hand Star AwardAP Scholar Gymnastics Achievements:Xcel Gold All Around Beam and Bars State ChampionXcel Platinum: Bars, Beam, 2x…

Michaela Ridge/Xcel DiamondIgnite GymnasticsCoaches: Rob Chacon, Rob Gold, Tony Desousa, Meredith Zega, and Maggie ThomasHome Town: Beachwood, NJParents: Diane and MichaelMichaela plans to attend Ocean County Community College Academic Achievements:Graduating from Toms River South Gymnastics Achievements:State qualifier every year of participation in Joga leagueRegional qualifier in first year of Xcel Diamond

Chase Keller/Xcel DiamondRettig’s GymnasticsCoaches: Kate Rettig and Tom BumbyHome Town: Morris Plains, NJParents: Stephen and LauraChase plans to attend the University of Rhode Island to major in Psychology Academic Achievements:Diagnosed with dyslexia in first grade and as a Junior and Senior in HS takes Honors and AP course work Gymnastics Achievements:Level 3 state record holder…

Morgyn Witt/Level 10Giant GymnasticsCoaches: Margaret and AnthonyHome Town: Belle Mead, NJParents: Margret and ScottMorgyn plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh to major in Environmental Science and Policy Academic Achievements:National Honor SocietyNational Language Honor Society Gymnastics Achievements:In the gym since 18 months old, competing for 10 years Words of Wisdom:Take life one thing at a…

Jenna Cashman/Level 10Arena GymnasticsCoaches: Valdi & Ann KolasaHome Town: Belle Mead, NJParent: Cecile CashmanJenna plans to attend college and major in Marketing Academic Achievements:4 Years on Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements:Eastern National QualifierJ.O. National Qualifier 2 Times Words of Wisdom:Everything Happens For a Reason. – Marilyn Monroe

Katharine Klugman/Level 10ENA GymnasticsCoaches: Craig Zappa and Amy RamadaniHome Town: Nyack, NJParents: Carole and DavidKatharine plans to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Academic Achievements:Principal List StudentAcademic League MemberSpanish Honor Society Vice PresidentNational Honor Society MemberRho Kappa Honor Society MemberAP Scholar Award Recipient Gymnastics Achievements:2018 Junior Olympic National Qualifier2018 Region 6 Bar Champion2019 Junior…

Corinne Bunagan/Level 10ENA GymnasticsCoaches: Craig Zappa and Amy RamadaniHome Town: Ramsey, NJParents: Arnold and JaneineCorinne plans to attend the University of Alabama to major in Engineering Academic Achievements:Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements:Worlds in Qatar for the PhilippinesAsian Games in Indonesia for the Philippines Regional ChampionNational Qualifier 3 TimesJO National Team Member Words of Wisdom:Trust the process and…

Jamie Polonet/Level 10Action Gymnastics AcademyCoaches: Magdalena During, Tatiana Tcheremnykh and Bob FarrellHome Town: Manalapan, NJParents: Robin and David PolonetJamie plans to attend college Academic Achievements:AP StudentHonor Roll Gymnastics Achievements:Level 10 State Qualifier

Christina Gagliano/Level 9Epic GymnasticsCoaches: Jaime Solheim, Jaime Berkheiser, Kaitlyn Grasso, Ali Filosa, Donna Tirrell and Alana MorganHome Town: Howell, NJParents: Francine Gagliano & John GaglianoChristina plans to attend Brookdale Community College Academic Achievements:4 Years on Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements:Level 8 State ChampionLevel 8 Regional QualifierLevel 9 State & Regional Qualifier Words of Wisdom:The comeback is…

Brayden Battavio/Level 10Star Bound GymnasticsCoaches: Lisa Battavio, Lori Rieger, Clint Carroll and Corrinne TarverHome Town: Pilsgrove, NJParents: Lisa and James Battavio Brayden plans to attend Rutgers University and is currently undecided on a major Academic Achievements:Honor Roll all four years of High School. Gymnastics Achievements:Level 9 National Qualifier two timesJO National QualifierRegional Floor ChampionCommitted to…

Alyssa Dillon/Level 10North Stars GymnasticsCoach: Ashley UmbergerHome Town: Wayne, NJParents: Arleen and Kevin Dillon Alyssa plans to attend Quinnipiac University to major in Psychology Gymnastics Achievements:1st on Vault at Eastern Nationals 20181st on Vault at Region 7 Championships 20183rd Place All Around at Level 9 States Words of Wisdom:“Never give up, for that is just…

Charlotte Girouard/Xcel DiamondSummit SummiesCoaches: Anne Marie Zingales, Megan Champney, Cassi Mendez, Leslie McPeek and Anthony VecchioHome Town: Summit, NJParents: Elizabeth and Michael GirouardCharlotte plans to attend college to major in English and Education Academic Achievements:National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation Honor Roll (9th-12th)4.35 GPA Words of Wisdom:Do something today that your future self will thank you…

Michelle Curtis/Xcel GoldWill-Moor GymnasticsCoaches: Lauren Finlay, Lexi Rulon, Tom Hoffman, Alberto IriarteHome Town: Mount Laurel, NJParents: Judith Curtis & Jon CurtisMichelle plans to attend Stockton University to major in Health Science with a concentration in Physical Therapy Academic Achievements:Lenape Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements:Beam Queen at Starstruck Qualified for Sectionals and States Captain for High School Gymnastics Team…

Julia Rogers/Level 10Action GymnasticsCoaches: Magdalena During, Tatiana Tcheremnykh and Bob FarrellHome Town: Manalapan, NJParents: Chris and MicheleJulia plans to attend Iowa Quinnipiac University to major in Radiography Academic Achievements:Honor RollAP StudentQuinnipiac University Academic Scholarship Gymnastics Achievements:Level 10 Gymnast 4 time State and Regional QualifierQuinnipiac University Acrobatics and Tumbling Athletic Scholarship Words of Wisdom:To be a…