Presenting the USAG New Jersey 2023 Graduating Seniors
Alexa Bayne
Level 8
Shields Gymnastics
Coaches: Amanda and David
Home Town: Kingwood, NJ
Parents: Marie and Bill
Alexa plans to attend Caldwell University to major in Criminal Justice
Jacqueline Bernardo
Level 9
Flippin Out Gymnastics – Pomptom Plains
Coaches: Danielle Lobosco and Louis Carrera
Home Town: Wayne, NJ
Parents: Sandra and Joseph
Jacqueline plans to attend the University of Delaware to major in Nutrition and Dietetics
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Gymnastics Achievements:
2018 Level 8 Regional Qualifier
2019 Level 8 Regional Qualifier
2020 Level 9 Regional Qualifier
2021 Level 9 Regional Qualifier
2022 Level 9 Regional Qualifier
2022 Wayne Hills Team Captain
Words of Wisdom:
Live life to the fullest with no regrets!
Erin Bolger
Level 8
Madison YMCA Rosettes
Coaches: Christina Lopez, Sergio Estrada, Jackie Estrada
Home Town: Chatham, NJ
Parents: Beth and Jim Bolger
Erin plans to attend Providence College to major in English
Academic Achievements:
High Honor Roll (2019-20 SY)
Honor Roll (2020-21 SY)
High Honor Roll (2021-22 SY)
High Honor Roll (2022-23 SY)
Gymnastics Achievements:
2018 National Beam Champion
Words of Wisdom:
Make promises to yourself about your commitments and prove you can trust yourself. Next time make a bigger commitment knowing you’re unstoppable.
Marissa Brady
Xcel Diamond
Will-Moor Gymnastics
Coaches: Lauren Finlay and Tom Hoffman
Home Town: Burlington Township, NJ
Parents: Scott and Jennifer Brady
Marissa plans to attend East Stroudsburg University to major in Early Childhood Education (minor in Autism)
Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll all years of High School
3.8 GPA
ESU Honors Program
Gymnastics Achievements:
3x Level 8 Regional Qualifier
2022 Xcel Diamond Regional Bars Champion
2022 Xcel Diamond Nationals Second Place on Bars
Signed with East Stroudsburg University for Acrobatics and Tumbling
Words of Wisdom:
Everything happens for a reason.
Meredith Bryson
Xcel Platnium
Atlantic Coast Gymnastics
Coaches: Darlene Blank, Sandra Hannigan and Jason Douglass
Home Town: Williamstown, NJ
Parents: Megan & Jon Bryson
Meredith plans to attend the College of Charleston to major in Early Childhood Education
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Honor roll (all years of high school)
4.0 GPA
Gymnastics Achievements:
Platinum regional qualifier ( 2022, 2023)
Words of Wisdom:
Have fun, and don’t fall off beam!!
Charlotte Byrne
Level 10
Star Bound Gymnastics Academy
Coaches: Lisa Battavio, Lori Rieger, Clint Carroll
Home Town: Mullica Hill, NJ
Parents: Mark & Susan Byrne
Charlotte plans to attend the college to major in Biology with Pre-Med Pathway
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Honor Roll
Student Council
Gymnastics Achievements:
2017 – Level 7 NJ State Beam Champion
2018 – Level 8 Regional AA Champion
2018 – Level 8 Regional Beam Champion
2019 – Level 9 Regional 2nd Place Beam
2019 – Level 9 Eastern Nationals Qualifier (Alternate)
2019 – NJSIAA South Jersey Sectional 3rd Place AA
2021 – Level 10 Regional Qualifier
2022 – Level 10 Regional Qualifier
Words of Wisdom:
Live life and be happy!
Elizabeth Cairns
Level 10
Rebound Gymnastics
Coaches: Diane Farrell & Amanda Severini
Home Town: Port Reading, NJ
Parents: Father James Cairns & Denise Cairns
Elizabeth plans to attend Iowa State University to major in Interior Design
Gymnastics Achievements:
2018 Level 10 Region 7 Qualifier
2018 Hopes Elite Qualifier
2019 New Jersey State 1st place Bars, 2nd Place All-Around
2019 Region 7 1st place Bars
2019 National Qualifier
2021 New Jersey State 1st Place Bars, 3rd All-Around
2021 Region 7 Qualifier
2022 New Jersey State 2nd All-Around
2022 Region 7 Qualifier
2022 DP National Qualifier 3rd Place Beam
Full Athletic Scholarship to Iowa State University
Words of Wisdom:
“Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put some sunglasses on. — Lady Gaga
Meghan Coccovizzo
Xcel Diamond
All American Gymnastics
Coaches: Jan Smith, Bri Anne Sciametta & Rik Scarpino
Home Town: Ocean Township, NJ
Parents: Ellen and Nicholas Coccovizzo
Meghan plans to attend The University of Alabama to major in Nursing
Academic Achievements:
National Honors Society
Spartan Scholar (Honor Roll at my high school)
Accepted into the Honors College at The University of Alabama
Gymnastics Achievements:
I was a level 8 gymnast my freshman year of high school, but that was the season that was cut short because of Covid. In 8th grade I placed 3rd in the all around and 2nd on bars at USAIGC Worlds. When I was 11 I came 1st in the all around at States and placed 3rd at Worlds.
I was also apart of the varsity gymnastics team at my school.
Words of Wisdom:
Do not give up even when you really want to because in the end you’ll be happy you didn’t.
Sophia Curley
Xcel Diamond
Freehold Elite Gymnastics
Coaches: Brielle, Dizzle
Home Town: Freehold, NJ
Parent: Desiree
Sophia plans to attend the University of Delaware to major in Nutrition and Dietetics
Academic Achievements:
High Honor Roll
Latin Honor Society
Words of Wisdom:
Time is limited, don’t waste it trying to be someone else.
Megan Dzieciol
Xcel Diamond
Freehold Elite Gymnastics
Coach: Brielle Mazzei
Home Town: Freehold, NJ
Parents: Brooke and Chris Dzieciol
Megan plans to attend Kutztown University to major in Early Elementary Education
Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll
Italian Award
Gymnastics Achievements:
Outstanding Leadership
State Champion 2022 on Bars
Words of Wisdom:
Set goals that are hard to achieve but when you achieve then it will be the best day of your life.
Jobella Estiverne
Xcel Diamond
Rettig’s Gymnastics
Home Town: Morristown, NJ
Parent: Elda Estiverne
Jobella plans to attend Penn State University to major in Business
Academic Achievements:
National Honors Society
Honor Roll all 4 years
Gymnastics Achievements:
4 time All Around winner during 2023
Words of Wisdom:
Persistance & Perseverance
Caitlyn Evangelista
Level 10
Atlantic Coast Gymnastics
Coaches: Darlene Blank & Jason Douglass
Home Town: Williamstown, NJ
Parents: Mark & Michelle Evangelista
Caitlyn plans to attend Rowan University to major in Computer Science
Academic Achievements:
National Technical Honor Society
Principal’s List
Honor Roll
Gymnastics Achievements:
2016 Level 7 State Bar Champion
2019 Level 9 Regional Vault Champion
2019 Level 9 Regionals 3rd Place AA
2019 Level 9 Eastern National Qualifier
2021 Level 10 Regional Qualifier
2022 Level 10 Regional Qualifier
Words of Wisdom:
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney
Annabella GaNun
Xcel Gold
Ignite Gymnastics
Coach: Rob Chacon
Home Town: Toms River, NJ
Parents: Michael GaNun & Jeana Simko
Annabella plans to attend Ocean County College to major in Education
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society
Seal of Biliteracy
Words of Wisdom:
Opportunities pass us by every day. They don’t mean anything unless you take them.
Olivia Gmitter
Level 9
Epic Gymnastics
Coaches: Kaitlyn Grasso, Jaime Berkheiser, Jaime Solheim, Donna Tirrell, Courtney Bodley-Orriss, Ali Filosa
Home Town: Wall Township, NJ
Parents: George Gmitter & Lisa Rotili
Olivia plans to attend Brookdale Community College to major in Business Administration
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Wall Business & Finance Academy
Gymnastics Achievements:
2018 Regional Qualifier – Region 7, Level 8
2019 Regional Qualifier – Region 7, Level 8
2021 Regional Qualifier – Region 7, Level 9 (2nd Alternate for Nationals)
2022 Regional Qualifier – Region 7, Level 9
Team Captain – Wall High School Gymnastics Team
Words of Wisdom:
Time moves slower when you’re doing something you love, but it will be over in a blink of an eye.
Emily Harms
Xcel Diamond
Garden Gators
Coaches: Margaret & Anthony
Home Town: Sparta, NJ
Parents: Kris Harms & Brian Harms
Emily plans to attend The College of New Jersey to major in Physics
Academic Achievements:
Science Student of the Month (2019)
Scholar at the 2022 Governor’s School in the Sciences
Science National Honor Society
Math National Honor Society
Top 10% of Graduating Class.
Gymnastics Achievements:
Xcel Bronze State Champion (2016)
Coaching Recreational Gymnasts
Competing Xcel Diamond
Member of High School Varsity Team for 3 years
Captain of the High School Varsity Team in 2022.
Words of Wisdom:
Always do the best you can in the moment and be proud of how hard you have worked!
Abigail Katz
Xcel Diamond
Freehold Elite Gymnastics
Coaches: Brielle and Dizzle
Home Town: Manalapan, NJ
Parents: Henry
Abigail plans to attend the college to major in Nursing
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
High Honor Role
Gymnastics Achievements:
2019 NJ State Champion
Words of Wisdom:
You have proven that when you put your mind to something, there is absolutely nothing you can’t achieve.
Riley Keatts
Xcel Diamond
Spartan Gymnastics
Home Town: Shrewsbury, NJ
Parents:Brian & Jenni
Riley plans to attend college to major in Biology
Academic Achievements:
AP & IB Student at Red Bank Regional High School
Gymnastics Achievements:
1st place finishes on vault at The Lemon Classic (2022); Sectionals (2022); Make a Wish Invitational (2020); Manhattan Classic (2020) and the Sweetheart Invitational (2018)
1st place on the bars at the Icicle Invitational (2020)
Placing in top 5 on the vault at the 2018 World Championships
Placing top 6 in vault at the 2019 World Championships
Carlie King
Xcel Sapphire
Action Gymnastics
Coach: Jacqui Taylor
Home Town: Marlboro, NJ
Parents: Phyllis and Glenn King
Carlie plans to attend the University of South Florida to major in Exercise Science
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Lily Kucks
Xcel Diamond
Giant Gymnastics
Coaches: Margaret & Anthony
Home Town: Sparta, NJ
Parents: Kevin & Kim Kucks
Lily plans to attend Liberty University to major in Film & Production
Academic Achievements:
Honors Student
Gymnastics Achievements:
2018-2023 Xcel Regionals Qualifier
2022 Xcel Diamond Regional 3rd Place Beam Champion
2021 Xcel Diamond Regional 3rd Place AA Champion
Recreational Gymnastics Coach
Words of Wisdom:
Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
Gabrielle Lamb
Level 10
Will Moor Gymnastics
Coaches: Kim Bonus, Jeanne Kane, John Ramirez, Alberto Iriarte
Home Town: Haddonfield, NJ
Parents: Lisa and Michael
Gabrielle plans to attend Towson University to major in Creative Writing
Academic Achievements:
Deans List
4.0 GPA
Gymnastics Achievements:
2019 & 2021 Eastern National Qualifier
2021 Regional Bar Champion
Words of Wisdom:
You will end up where you’re meant to be, and you’ll know when it feels right.
Karina Lankamer
Level 10
North Stars Gymnastics
Coaches: Ashley Umberger
Home Town: Flemington, NJ
Parents: Joanna Malanowicz & Zbigniew Lankamer
Karina plans to attend Central Michigan University to major in Business
Gymnastics Achievements:
4 time National qualifier
Words of Wisdom: If you can do it once, you can do it again.
Louanne Legregin
Xcel Sapphire
Action Gymnastics
Coach: Jacqui Taylor
Home Town: Freehold, NJElizabeth Legregin and Louis Legregin
Louanne plans to attend Georgian Court University to major in Nursing
Academic Achievements:
National Honors Society
Honor Roll Student
4.3 GPA
Gymnastics Achievements:
2021 IGC AA, BB, and UB State Champion
2022 Xcel BB and FX Sectional Champion
2023 NJSIAA BB State Champion
Katie McLaughlin
Xcel Diamond
ENA Paramus
Coaches: Sue Drelich and John Wojtczuk
Home Town: River Edge, NJ
Parents: MaryEllen and Dennis McLaughlin
Katie plans to attend Bucknell University to major in Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
National English Honor Society
Science Honor Society
Gymnastics Achievements:
4-Time Vault State Champion
Xcel diamond 2nd and 3rd Place All Around State Champion
3-Time Team State All Around Champion Xcel Diamond
Words of Wisdom:
While gymnastics may get stressful at times, remember that the main goal is to have fun! Having a good mindset and listening to the advice of your coaches and teammates will set you up for success.
Kate Menake
Level 10
Eastern National Academy
Coaches: Craig Zappa and Lou Levine
Home Town: Bloomfield, NJ
Parents: Jamie and Doug Menake
Kate plans to attend Northeastern University to major in Mechanical Engineering
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
National Mathematics Honor Society (President)
National Social Studies Honor Society
AP Scholar Award
National Merit Scholarship Commended Student
Distinguished Honor Roll
Gymnastics Achievements:
2019 1st Place AA Level 9 Regionals
2019 2nd Place Bars Eastern Nationals
2021 3rd Place AA Level 10 States
Words of Wisdom:
Dream big and work toward your goals.
Maelee Moriarty
Level 9
Northern Elite
Coaches: Kim and Elizabeth
Home Town: Sparta, NJ
Parents: Jeni and Brendian
Maelee plans to attend college to major in Business
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Principal’s Scholar
Student Council
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 8/9 State Qualifier
Sparta High School Gymnastics Team Captain
Isabella Nelli
Level 10
Star Bound Gymnastics Academy
Coaches: Lisa Battavio, Lori Rieger, Clint Carroll
Home Town: Sewell, NJ
Parents:Domenico & Susan Nelli
Isabella plans to attend Rutgers University to major in Health Sciences
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
National French Honor Society
National Science Honor Society
Honor Roll
4.0 GPA
Student Council
Peer Counselor Vice President
Honors Choir
Gymnastics Achievements:
2016 Level 7 State Floor Champion
2017 Level 8 State Beam Champion
2017 Level 8 Regional Floor Champion
2018 Level 9 Regional Qualifier
2019 Level 9 State All-Around Champion
2019 Level 9 Regional Floor Champion
2019 Eastern National Qualifier
2021 Level 10 Beam State Champion
2021 Level 10 Regional Qualifier
2022 Level 10 Regional Qualifier
2019 South Jersey Gymnast of the Year (HS Gymnastics)
3x Olympic Conference All-Around Champion (HS Gymnastics)Rutgers Gymnastics Commit 2023
Words of Wisdom:
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength! – Philippians 4:13
Mackenzie O’Hare
Level 10
Action Gymnastics
Coaches: Magda During and Tatianna Tcheremnykh
Home Town: Middletown, NJ
Parents: Erica and Kevin O’Hare
Mackenzie plans to attend college to major in Business
Academic Achievements:
4.0 GPA
National Honors Society
Honor Roll (2019-present)
Mathematics Award
English Award
Gymnastics Achievements:
3 Time Level 9 Regional Qualifier
Level 8 State and Regional Floor Champion
Words of Wisdom:
To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift. – Steve Prefontaine
Neha Prashad
Xcel Platinum
Somerset Valley YMCA
Coaches: Rachel Covert &. Laura Ambrosio
Home Town: Bridgewater, NJ
Parent: Nishi Prashad
Neha plans to attend the University of Alabama to major in Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity
Academic Achievements:
High Honor Role
High School Choir Logistics Office
Gymnastics Achievements:
High School Varsity Gymnastics
High School Gymnastics Team Captain
Words of Wisdom:
If you always hike on the same trail, you might miss a world of beauty. Be bold, and dare to try new paths.
Rachelle Ricafranca
Xcel Diamond
Twisters Gymnastics
Coaches: Jen and Lisa Newman
Home Town: Rockaway, NJ
Parents: Alvin and Ailynne Ricafranca
Rachelle plans to attend Iona University to major in Biology
Academic Achievements:
4.0 GPA
High Honor Roll
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 8 Regional Qualifier
2022 Xcel Diamond Bar State Champion
2023 Xcel Diamond Regional and National Qualifier
Committed to Iona University for Acro and Tumbling
Carlie Richards
Xcel Diamond
Will-Moor Gymnastics
Coaches: Lauren, Tom, Scott, and Johanni
Home Town: Medford NJ
Parents: Helen and Brian Richards
Carlie plans to attend West Virginia University to major in Exercise Physiology
Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll multiple times
Gymnastics Achievements:
First place on floor at Regionals 2022
Placed 9th Floor at IGC Worlds 2019
Recovered from 4 major injuries
Words of Wisdom:
YOLO!!!
Emily Rogers
Level 10
Action Gymnastics
Coach: Magda During
Home Town: Manalpan, NJ
Parents: Michele Rogers and Chris Rogers
Emily plans to attend Rutgers University for Track and Field and to major in Education
Academic Achievements:
3.8 GPA
National Honors Society
Latin Honors Society
Four year honor roll student
Peer Leader
Gymnastics Achievements:
High School Sectional State Champion
High School State Champion
First Team All State
First team All Shore
Level 10 Gymnast 3 years
TOPS National Team Qualifier
3 Time Level 10 Regional Qualifier
Words of Wisdom:
Champions are made when no one is watching.
Allyson Ross
Xcel Dismond
Gymnastics Unlimited
Coaches: Barb Sullivan and Zoey Blampey
Home Town: Whitehouse Station, NJ
Parents: Mandy and Todd Ross
Allyson plans to attend Gannon University to major in Education
Gymnastics Achievements:
NGA State and Regional Titles
Signed to do acrobatics and tumbling at Gannon University
Words of Wisdom:
Hard work will always beat talent. Do it for you and celebrate the little victories.
Shannon Ryan
Level 10
Head Over Heels Middletown
Coaches: Victoria LeMunyon and Ben Dungee
Home Town: Jackson, NJ
Parents: Tom & Karen Ryan
Shannon plans to attend Quinnipiac University for a BS in Biology/MS in Molecular and Cell Biology (3+1)
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
English National Honor Society
Italian National Honor Society
Honor Roll of Distinction
4.56 GPA
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 8, 9, & 10 Regional Qualifier
Vault State Champion 2015, 2017
Floor State Champion 2016, 2018
Committed to Quinnipiac University for Acro and Tumbling
Words of Wisdom:
Everything happens for a reason, so trust the process.
Samantha Schweid
Level 9
Paramount Gymnastics
Coaches: Melissa Fox & Molli Cunningham
Home Town: Neshanic Station, NJ
Parents: Bret and Kelly Schweid
Samantha plans to attend college for Pre-Med
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
High Honor Roll
AP Scholar Award
French Seal of Biliteracy
Gymnastics Achievements:
2022 Somerset County Vault Champion
Level 9 NJ State Qualifier
Words of Wisdom:
Don’t forget that the bad days make the good ones so much better.
Nandini Shah
Xcel Diamond
Henderson’s Gymnastics Academy
Coaches: Beth, CJ, Mark, and Annmarie
Home Town: Edison, NJ
Parents: Jignesh Shah and Sonali Javeri
Nandini plans to the University of Pennsylvania to major in Biochemistry
Academic Achievements:
Cum Laude Award
AP Scholar with Distinction
Honor Roll with Distinction
Spanish Honor Society
Commendation Award for National Merit Scholarship
Gymnastics Achievements:
Xcel Diamond State Qualifier
Xcel Platinum State Qualifier
Level 6 State Qualifier
Words of Wisdom:
“It always seems impossible until it’s done” -Nelson Mandela
Sarah Shipley
Level 10
TNT Gymnastics
Coach: Kris Moulder
Home Town: Somerdale, NJ
Parent: April Shipley
Sarah plans to attend West Chester University to major in Criminal Justice
Words of Wisdom:
All your dreams are in reach, you just have to keep moving.
Grace Siri
XCEL Diamond
US Gym – Leonia
Coaches: Anibal Oyola & Meredith Daniels
Home Town: Fort Lee, NJ
Parent: Janice Siri
Grace plans to attend the University of Connecticut to major in Physiology & Neurobiology, Pre-Med
Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll
Gymnastics Achievements:
2021 Region 7 Regional Championships
XCEL Platinum Age 15
Bars – 1st Place2022 New Jersey State Championships
XCEL Platinum Age 16
Bars – 2nd Place
Words of Wisdom:
All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Kylie Sitty
Level 10
Head Over Heels Gymnastics – Middletown
Coaches: Victoria LeMunyon, Ben Dungee
Home Town: Hazilet, NJ
Parents: Jack & Chrissy Sitty
Kylie plans to attend Southern Connecticut State University to major in Communication Disorders
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Honor Roll of Distinction
4.0 GPA
Gymnastics Achievements:
2021 Level 9 Regionals Floor & Vault Champion, 3rd All-Around
2021 Level 9 Easterns Qualifier, 6th Floor
2022 Level 10 Regional Qualifier
2022 NJSIAA All-Around State Champion, 1st Uneven Bars, 2nd Floor, 3rd Vault
Committed to Southern Connecticut State University to continue academic and gymnastics career
Words of Wisdom:
There may be people who have more talent than you, but there is no excuse for anyone to work harder than you – Derek Jeter
Katie Song
Level 10
Will-Moor Gymnastics
Coaches: Kim Bonus, Jeanne Kane, John Ramirez, Alberto Iriarte
Home Town: Moorestown, NJ
Parents: Christina Chu & Hee Kwon Song
Katie plans to attend Northwestern University to major in Biomedical Engineering
Academic Achievements:
National Merit Semifinalist,
AP Scholar with Distinction,
Honor and Service Society Secretary
Gymnastics Achievements:
2018 Eastern National Qualifier,
2018 Level 9 State and Regional Floor Champion,
2022 DP Nationals Qualifier
Words of Wisdom:
If it doesn’t open, it’s not your door.
Angelina Stanfa
Level 10
Star Bound Gymnastics
Coaches: Lisa Battavio, Lori Rieger & Clint Carrol
Home Town: Washington Township, NJ
Parents: Tina and Joe Stanfa
Angelina plans to attend Southern Connecticut State University to major in Nursing
Academic Achievements:
Principles List
Honor Roll
National Honors Society
Science Honors Society
English Honors Society
Music Honors Society
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 10 Regional Qualifier
Level 8 Regional Champion
Level 6 State Champion
Words of Wisdom:
Trust your journey, despite any detours, you will always be led to where your meant to be.
Peyton Terbecki
Level 9
Precision Gymnastics
Coach: Marisa Santonastasso
Home Town: Lacey Township, NJ
Parents: Keith and Erin Terbecki
Peyton plans to attend Florida Atlantic University to major in Exercise Science with Health Promotion
Academic Achievements:
4 Year Honor Roll Student
Gymnastics Achievements:
2021 Regional Qualifier – Region 7, Level 8
2022 Regional Qualifier – Region 7, Level 9
Lacey Township High School 2019 – 2022 MVP
Words of Wisdom:
If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
Christina Troche
Level 10
Premier Gymnastics
Coaches: Jen and Austyn Fobes
Home Town: Manalapan, NJ
Parents: Michael and Linda
Christina plans to attend college to major in Buisness Finance
Academic Achievements:
4.0 GPA
National Honors Society
National English Honors Society
Honor Roll of Distinction
Gold and White Award
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 9 Regional Qualifier
Eastern National Alternate
Words of Wisdom:
Do not be afraid of failures it is the only way to success.
Jackie Tunney
Level 10
Rebound Gymnastics
Coaches: Diane Farrell, Amanda Severini
Home Town: Freehold, NJ
Parents: Jack Tunney, Denise Tunney
Jackie plans to attend the University Of Pennsylvania to major in Political Science
Academic Achievements:
High Honor Roll 2019-2022
4.0+ GPA
Gymnastics Achievements:
2018 Level 10 Regional Qualifier
2021 New Jersey States 1st Place All Around, 1st Place Floor
2021 Region 7 Regionals 3rd Place All Around
2022 New Jersey States 1st Place Floor 2nd Place All Around
2022 Region 7 Regionals 1st Place All Around 1st Place Vault
2021 DP Nationals Qualifier
2022 DP Nationals Qualifier
Words of Wisdom:
It is what you do in the dark that makes you stand out in the light.
Madison Vitolo
Level 10
North Stars Gymnastics
Coaches: Ashley Umberger, Heather Moroz, Faith Baranowski
Home Town: Basking Ridge, NJ
Parents: Barbara and Rob Vitolo
Madison plans to attend the University of Illinois to major in Business – Marketing
Academic Achievements:
Honor Society
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 10 DP National qualifier 3 times – 2022,2021-2019
Regional 3rd place AA – 2022 and 2021
NJ State Champion 2022 – First Place AA, Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor. 2021 First place Bars, Beam
Full Athletic Scholarship to University of Illinois
Words of Wisdom: The best way to predict the future is to create it!
Jadyn Wong
Level 10
Premier Gymnastics
Coaches: Austyn and Jen Fobes
Home Town: Holmdel, NJ
Parents: Sandra and Willie Wong
Jadyn plans to attend Quinnapiac University to major in Business
Academic Achievements:
Accepted into the 3 + 1 Business Program at Quinnapiac University
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 8 Regional Vault Champ
Words of Wisdom: It is all worth it in the end.
Phenix Wyche
Level 10
Aeon Fitness and Gymnastics
Coaches: Roberta Terra-Monaco and Yury Timofeev
Home Town: West Caldwell, NJ
Parents: Artessa Wyche and Anthony Devonsih Jr.
Phenix plans to attend Suny Brockport University to major in Chemistry with a Minor in Forensics
Academic Achievements:
High Honor Roll and Honor Roll throughout High School
Interviewed by the New Jersey Progress Newspaper
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 9 International All Around Champion in Nassau, Bahamas
Interviewed by 3 newspapers that were published
Words of Wisdom: Always strive to have a great day and an even better tomorrow, and all of your hardships will all be worth it in the end. Challenge your limits don’t limit your challenges.
Nicole Zahorchak
Xcel Platinum
Gymnastics Unlimited
Coaches: Barb, Zoey, Chris & Kait
Home Town: Lebanon, NJ
Parents: Tina and Randy Zahorchak
Nicole plans to attend Rutgers University to major in Exercise Science
Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll
High Honor Roll all 4 years of high school
Raritan Valley Community College Dean’s List
Gymnastics Achievements:
North Hunterdon High School Varsity Gymnastics 4 years
Team Captain
2022 Iron’s MVP Award
October 2022 Student Athlete of the Month
Team Captain for Gymnastics Unlimited Platinum Team
Words of Wisdom: “Fill your own cup and let them fall in love with the overflow.” – Harry Styles
Haley Zampella
Level 10
Head Over Heels Gymnastics
Coaches: Toni Borden, Sonny Smoljan and Matt Deibert
Home Town: Edison, NJ
Parents: Michele and Dave Zampella
Haley plans to attend Northern Illinois University to major in Kinesiology
Academic Achievements:
National Honors Society
4 years honor roll
French Honors Society
4.0+ GPA
Gymnastics Achievements:
2x level 10 Regional Qualifier
Floor NJ State Champion 2022
Words of Wisdom: Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.