Seniors 2025

Zoey Branton
Xcel Platinum
EnVision Gymnastics
Coach: Brendan Harmening
Home Town: Mansfield, NJ
Parents: Rick and Laura
Zoey plans to attend the college to major in Business Administration

Academic Achievements:
High Honor Roll
National Honors Society

Words of Wisdom:
Don’t break your back.

Kylee Bromley
Level 10
First State Gymnastics
Coaches: Slava Glazounov, Brooke Parker, Paige Schiavone
Home Town: Runnemede, NJ
Parents: Ken and Vicki Bromley
Kylee plans to attend Arizona State

Academic Achievements:
National Society of High School Scholars Member
Honor Roll every semester of HS career

Gymnastics Achievements:
2024 Level 10 Nationals: T1st on floor, T9th on bars 
2024 Region 7 Level 10 Championships: 1st on bars, 2nd in the all-around
2024 Delaware State Championship: top three on every event
2023 Level 10 Nationals: T10th on floor 
2023 Region 7 Level 10 Championship: 1st on bars and in the all-around, 2nd on vault, 3rd on floor
2023 Delaware State Championship: 1st on bars
3x National Qualifier

Aubrey Chase
Xcel Diamond
Madison Rosettes
Coaches: Christina Lopez, Jackie Morris-Estrada & Sergio Estrada
Home Town: Madison, NJ
Parents: Mindy & Brian Chase
Aubrey plans to attend college to major in Film and Television Production

Academic Achievements:
Nation Honors Society
Italian National Honors Society

Words of Wisdom:
Be the best version of yourself.

Makynna Cottemond
Level 10
Atlantic Coast Gymnastics
Coaches: Jason & Darlene
Home Town: Swedesboro, NJ
Parents: Allyn & Makeka Cottemond
Lizzy plans to attend La Salle University

Alayna Cottone
Xcel Diamond
Will Moor Gymnastics
Coaches: Scott, Lauren, Emilio & Tom
Home Town: Medford, NJ
Parents: Alison and Nick
Alayna plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh to major in Nursing

Academic Achievements:
NHS
Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
Academic Awards

Gymnastics Achievements:
Vault State Champion

Words of Wisdom:
Winning feels better when you know you worked for it.

Hadassah Diggs
Level 10
Envision Gymnastics
Coaches: Iuliia  Reutova, Todd Weiss, Tom Krupa
Home Town: Willingboro, NJ
Parents: Tom and Desire’e Diggs
Hadassah plans to attend Fisk University to major in Kinesiology

Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Rank in top 7% of her graduating class
4.169 Weighted GPA

Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 10 2x National Qualifier
Level 10 4th All Around Regional 7 Champion
Level 10 1st place Balance Beam Regional 7 Champion
4x Regional 7 Qualifier 
Level 10 2nd All Around NJ State Champion
Captain of Envision Gymnastics Level 10/9 Team
Committed to Fisk University Gymnastic Team

Words of Wisdom:
Take it one step at a time and when things get rough don’t give up, keep fighting.

Maya Dogheim
Xcel Sapphire
Premier Gymnastics
Coache: James K Logan (Jim)
Home Town: Holmdel, NJ
Parents: Marwa & Mohamed Dogheim
Maya plans to attend Rutgers University to major in Business

Academic Achievements:
Member of the Spanish Honor Society

Gymnastics Achievements:
Maya’s 14-year gymnastics journey reflects her dedication, growth, and success. Starting in Dubai, she moved to New Jersey and joined the USAIGC team, becoming a State Champion for several years. Five years ago, she advanced her career with the Xcel program, consistently excelling in competitions, including a second-place finish on bars at the 2023 Sectionals. As captain of her high school gymnastics team, Maya’s leadership and skill were vital in achieving major milestones, highlighting her talent and ability to inspire others.

Words of Wisdom:
You will never know your limits until you push yourself to them!

Leah Edelman
Senior Elite Trampolinist
Elite Trampoline Academy
Coaches: Steven Gluckstein and Tatiana Kovaleva
Home Town: Holmdel, NJ
Parents: Elena Edelman and Joseph Edelman
Leah plans to attend college to major in Exercise Science

Academic Achievements:
Latin Honors Society
High Honor Roll

Gymnastics Achievements:
2024 National Trampoline Synchro Champion
2023 Scalabis Cup, Santarem, Portugal
1st-Trampoline Team, Double Mini Team, Double Mini
3rd-Trampoline (U16)

Madison Emanuel
Level 9
Sisters Gymnastics Academy
Coaches: Lisa and Jen Newman
Home Town: Washington, NJ
Parents: Mary-Pat and Nick Emanuel
Madison plans to attend Rutgers University to major in Education

Academic Achievements:
NHS
NSHSS
Keyclub
SAGA VP
Freshman Year Outstanding Achievement Award in Spanish, Algebra, and Art
High Honor each marking period.

Gymnastics Achievements:
Qualified to level 8 Regionals in 2023 and 2024

Words of Wisdom:
Scores and awards are nice but the best memories are the ones you make with your teammates. Mistakes are not failures, it’s an opportunity to grow. Celebrate the small achievements. Support your teammates and remember a positive attitude is contagious!

Franchesca Forbes
Xcel Diamond
JAGS
Coach: Mellissa Brown
Home Town: Willingboro, NJ
Parent: Lecander Sterling
Franchesca plans to attend college to major in Exercise Science & Sports Psychology

Academic Achievements:
National Society of High School Scholars

Gymnastics Achievements:
Competed Xcel Diamond after beginning only 3 years ago

Words of Wisdom:
Love yourself and live your life to the very fullest. Life isn’t a life if you don’t live, be who you are. And remember no matter what happened today the sun will rise and fall the next.

Kayla Hanwacker
Xcel Diamond
Freehold Elite Gymnastics
Coaches: Brielle Mazzi and Dizzle
Home Town: Freehold, NJ
Parents: Debra and Scott
Kayla plans to attend college to major in Occupational Therapy

Academic Achievements:
National Honors Society

Gymnastics Achievements:
Captain of Freehold Township HS Gymnastics Team
Leadership Award
Most Improved Award

Words of Wisdom:
“Practice as if its competition, but compete as if its practice.” – Peter Vidmar

Abby Harris
Level 9
Will-Moor Gymnastics
Coaches: Kim Bonus, Jeanne Kane
Home Town: Cherry Hill, NJ
Parents: Melody and Stefan Harris
Abby plans to attend Wingate University to major in Nursing

Gymnastics Achievements:
2024 State Beam Champion

Words of Wisdom:
“Laugh ‘til your tummy hurts.” – Winnie the Pooh

Emili Horike
Level 10
Premier Gymnastics
Home Town: Edison, NJ
Emili plans to attend college

Kaleigh Howell
Level 10
Sisters Gymnastics Academy
Coaches: Lisa Newman, Jen Newman, Carly Carroll & Larysa Castaneda
Home Town: Roxbury, NJ
Parents: Kevin and Jennifer Howell
Kaleigh plans to attend college

Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society
Seal of Biliteracy
High Honor Roll

Gymnastics Achievements:
Eastern National Qualifier
4x Regional Qualifier
Captain of High School Gymnastics Team
High School Gymnastics All-League and All-State Team
Hardest Working Award
MVP Award

Words of Wisdom:
Every setback along the journey is an opportunity to rise, move forward, and come back even stronger.

Reilly Kane
Level 9
Head Over Heels Middletown
Coaches: Jacqui Taylor and Chris McSweeney
Home Town: Middletown, NJ
Parents: Justine Kane and Noel Kane
Reilly plans to attend Long Island University to major in Speech Language Pathology

Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
French Honor Society
4.35 weighted GPA
Top 5% of my graduating class
Four year Varsity Scholar Athlete

Gymnastics Achievements:
4x Regional qualifier and medalist
Strength of Character Award
Committed and signed to LIU for Division 1 Acrobatics and Tumbling

Words of Wisdom:
Have Courage and Be Kind.

Bailey Kim
Level 10
Go For The Gold Gymnastics
Coaches: Anne Meade & Ivan Taskov
Home Town: Basking Ridge, NJ
Parents: Erin & Bill Kim
Bailey plans to attend William & Mary University to major in Sociology – Criminology, Society, & Law

Academic Achievements:
National Honors Society
National Art Honors Society
Scholastic Art & Writing Regional Silver Key Award 2024

Gymnastics Achievements:
USA Gymnastics Region 7 BarsChampion – Level 9
New Jersey State Floor & BeamChampion – Level 9
Level 9 Regional All-Around Qualifier (2023, 2024)
USA Gymnastics Region 7 All-Around & Floor Champion – Level 8

Words of Wisdom:
“Effort may lie, but it will never be in vain.” -Yuzuru Hanyu

Avery Lauterback
Level 10
ENA Paramus
Coaches: Craig Zappa and Lou Levine
Home Town: Emerson, NJ
Parents: Andrea and Paul Lauterbsck
Avery plans to attend college to major in Nursing

Academic Achievements:
National Business Honor Society 
Student Council 
Principals List

Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 9 NJ State Champion (2021)
Level 9 Regional Qualifier (2021-22)
Level 9 Eastern Qualifier (2022)
Level 10 Regional Qualifier (2023-24)
Level 10 National Qualifier (2024)

Words of Wisdom:
When you feel like giving up, remember the reason why you’ve held on so long!

Natalie Lindgren
Level 10
Premier Gymnastics
Coaches: Bayleigh Fobes and Jim Logan
Home Town: Fair Haven, NJ
Parents: Josephine and Doug
Natalie plans to attend Towson University

Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society

Gymnastics Achievements:
Full ride to Towson on a gymnastics scholarship

Words of Wisdom:
Work hard, put in the time, and never count yourself out. Also Have fun along the way!!

Sophia Mackow
Level 10
Epic Gymnastics
Coaches: Jaimie Solheim and Jaimie Berkheiser
Home Town: Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Parents: Nicole & George Mackow
Sophia plans to attend Long Island University to major in Physical Therapy or Anesthesiology

Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll all 4 years
Dual Enrollment Class

Gymnastics Achievements:
4-time Regional Qualifier
Eastern Nationals Qualifier
Level 8 Regional All-Around Champion

Words of Wisdom:
Always know that you are worth it, even on your off days.

Kai Mattei
Level 10
North Stars Gymnastics
Coaches: Ashley Umberger, Heather & Faith
Home Town: Melville NY
Parents: Dani Mattei and William Mattei
Kai plans to attend UCLA to major in Physician Assistant

Academic Achievements:
Member of National Leadership Forum
Honor Roll

Gymnastics Achievements:
4 Times National Qualifier
Puerto Rican National Team Member
NJ State Bar and Floor  Champion 2024
Regional Beam champion 2024
Compulsory Elite Qualifier
UCLA Commitment

Words of Wisdom:
Have courage to try again,
Humility to learn from others,
Resilence to overcome obstacles
and passion to do what you love!

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Alix Napholz
Level 10
Arena Gymnastics
Coaches: Ann & Valdi Kolasa
Home Town: Bayville, NJ
Parents: Meegan & Tom Naphol
Alix plans to attend college to major in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing

Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll every marking period for 4 years 
Maintained a 4.0 GPA all 4 years 
Dual Enrollment with OCC for 3 years

Gymnastics Achievements:
2X Eastern Championship Qualifier 2021 & 2022
2021 5th place Balance Beam at Eastern Championship 
2022 4th AA, 4th Balance Beam & 6th Vault at Eastern Championship 
3X level 10 Regional qualifier 2023, 2024 & 2025
2024 2nd AA, 2nd Bars & 4th Balance Beam NJ State Championships

Sarah Neal
Xcel Diamond
Star Bound Gymnastics Academy
Coaches: Lori Rieger, Lisa Battavio, & Clint Carro
Home Town: Mullica Hill, NJ
Parents: Ron and Jammie Neal
Sarah plans to attend college to major in Exercise Science

Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) “Voice of Democracy” Scholarship Essay:  First Place Winner – District 13 (Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland Counties) — 5th place at NJ State Level

Gymnastics Achievements:
2022 NJ State Champion – USAG Xcel Platinum

Words of Wisdom:
Perseverance turns challenges into achievements. Trust that God has a plan for you and enjoy the process.

Adriana Nogueira
Level 9
Premier Gymnastics
Coache: Bayliegh  Fobes
Home Town: Morganville, NJ
Parent: Adele Nogueira
Adriana plans to attend Presbyterian College to major in Pre-Allied Health Science

Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Italian Honor Society
District Medal Recipient

Gymnastics Achievements:
HS Gymnastics Captain
Shore Team Champions
Sectional Team Champions
2nd Place Winner in Team State
Level 9 State & Regional Qualifier

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Cassandra Panarello
Xcel Platinum
Gymnastics Unlimited
Coaches: Coach Barb and Coach Zoey
Home Town: Ewing, NJ
Parents: Dayna and Anthony
Cassandra plans to attend college to major in Biology

Words of Wisdom:
Consistency leads to success.

Sanjana Parikh
Xcel Sapphire
Henderson’s Gymnastics Academy
Coaches: Beth Campbell, Mark and Ann Marie Henderson
Home Town: Edison, NJ
Parents: Malay & Prachi Parikh
Sanjana plans to attend college

Academic Achievements:
National Honors Society
Spanish National Honors Society
Honor Roll
Student/Peer Leader

Gymnastics Achievements:
2x Regionals Qualifier
2nd Place Beam at Level 8 Regionals ’23
2nd Place Bars at Xcel Diamond States ’24
2nd Place Floor at Xcel Diamond Regionals ’24
3rd Place AA at Xcel Diamond States ’24
HighSchool Senior National Qualifier

Words of Wisdom:
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible””.

Alyssa Rigby
Level 9
Precision Gymnastics
Coaches: Marisa Santonastasso and Gigi Mastellone
Home Town: Manahawkin, NJ
Parents: Lisa and Jason Rigby
Alyssa plans to attend The University of Tampa to major in International Business and Finance

Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society

Sophia Rivera
Level 10
Aeon Gymnastics
Coaches: Beta Monari and Yury Timofeev
Home Town: Park Ridge NJ
Parents: Fred and Gigi Rivera
Sophia plans to attend college to major in Pharmaceutical Business

Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll all 4 years of High School

Gymnastics Achievements:
2024 Level 10 Regional Bars and Floor Medalist
2023 Level 10 Regional Qualifier
2022 Eastern National and Regional Beam Champion
Team Captain

Words of Wisdom:
Life is too short to worry about the future or dwell on the past.

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Elizabeth (Lizzy) Ryan
Level 10
ENA Paramus
Coaches: Craig Zappa & Lou Levine
Home Town: Highland, NY
Parents: Tammy & David Ryan
Lizzy plans to attend Penn State University to major in Public Health Policy & Administration

Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society

Gymnastics Achievements:
Placed 24th at Nationals AA
2025 recruit for Penn State Gymnastics Team

Words of Wisdom:
Everything will workout how it’s supposed to.
Trust the process!

Gabby Skrivanek
Level 9
Paramount Gymnastics
Coaches: Jacqui Taylor and Chris McSweeney
Home Town: Somerville NJ
Parents: Scott and Maria Skrivanek
Gabby plans to attend college to major in Kinesiology

Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Somerville High School Medical Science Academy
High Honor Roll

Gymnastics Achievements:
2x Regional Qualifier
1st Place 2023 Regionals – Level 8 Floor

Words of Wisdom:
Don’t roll your ankle!!!

Alyson Sobczak
Level 10
Star Bound Gymnastics Academy
Coaches: Lisa Battavio, Lori Rieger & Clint Carroll
Home Town: Pittsgrove, NJ
Parents: Denise and Leon
Alyson plans to attend West Chester University to major in Business Management

Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll 2021-Present

Gymnastics Achievements:
2023/2024 Level 10 Regional Qualifier
2024 Level 10 NJ State 3rd All Around
2022 Level 9 Easterns Qualifier 
2022 Level 9 Region 7 Floor Champion
2022 Level 9 NJ State Floor Champion 
Committed to West Chester University for Gymnastics on an Athletic and Academic Scholarship

Words of Wisdom:
The windshield is bigger than the rear view mirror for a reason – Jelly Roll

Ella Soles
Level 10
Will-Moor School of Gymnastics
Coaches: Kim Bonus, Jeanne Kane, John Ramirez and Emilio Ramirez
Home Town: Eastampton, NJ
Parents: Erick and Jennifer Soles
Ella plans to attend Temple University to major in Kinesiology

Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
National Science Honor Society
National Spanish Honor Society
National English Honor Society
Honor Roll
NHS Community Service Chair
Vice President of National English Honor Society

Gymnastics Achievements:
Three time National Qualifier
2024 Region 7 Team Member First place at Nationals
2024 12th place beam at Nationals
2024 Regionals 4th Place All-Around, 3rd Place Floor Exercise, 4th Place Bars
2024 Level 10 NJ State Champion on Floor Exercise
2024 Top 100 (8th) Floor Score
Committed to Temple University for Gymnastics.

Words of Wisdom:
“Always be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.”–John Madden

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Avery Tahan
Xcel Diamond
Rettigs Gymnastics
Coach: Tom Bumby
Home Town: Morristown, NJ
Parents: Heather and Brian
Avery plans to attend college to major in Biology/Pre-Med

Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
English Honor Society
Italian Honor Society
Top 5% of my class

Gymnastics Achievements:
Competing my 10th season
Doing gymnastics since I was 2

Words of Wisdom:
Everything happens for a reason.

Amelie Tallinder
Xcel Diamond
Madison Rosettes
Coaches: Christina Lopez, Jackie Estrada & Sergio Estrada
Home Town: Madison, NJ
Parents: Ann Tallinder and Henrik Tallinder
Amelie plans to attend college to major in Biology

Academic Achievements:
National Honors Society 
Honor Roll and High Honor Roll through High School

Gymnastics Achievements:
Recovered from a year long injury/surgery, and got 2nd place overall at most recent meet at Rutgers.

Words of Wisdom:
One of the happiest moments in life is when you find the courage to let go of what you can’t change.

Sh’Nai Thompson
Level 10
North Stars Gymnastics
Home Town: Dunellen, NJ
Sh’Nai plans to attend Ithaca College to major in Exercise Science

Maahi Tilak
Xcel Diamond
Henderson’s Gymnastics Academy
Coaches: Beth Wilson, Mark and Ann Marie Henderson
Home Town: Edison, NJ
Parents: Manish and Prajakta Tilak
Maahi plans to attend college

Academic Achievements:
National Honors Society
Math Honors Society
Tri-M Music Honors Society
Chamber Orchestra
2x DECA State Qualifier
2x DECA Central West Region Top 8
AP Scholar Award

Gymnastics Achievements:
2x Regional Qualifier
3rd Place Beam Xcel Diamond States
1st Place Vault Level 7 Sectionals

Words of Wisdom:
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – Albus Dumbledore

Elizabeth Toppi
Level 10
Arena Gymnastics
Coaches: Candy & Mike Krotchko
Home Town: Ocean Township, NJ
Parents: Kate & Vinni Toppi
Elizabeth plans to attend Ursinus College to major in Biology

Academic Achievements:
2021.2022.2023 Principal Commendation
2021.2022.2023 Spartan Scholar
2022-2023 Italian Honor Society

Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 10 2023 Regional Vault Qualifier
Level 10 2024 Regional Qualifier

Words of Wisdom:
It is not about winning or losing. It is about doing your best and giving your all.

Natalie Watson
Level 9
Northern Elite Gymnastics & Cheer
Coaches: Kim, Elizabeth, Mary Kate & Francisco
Home Town: Budd Lake, NJ
Parents: Tina & Christopher Watson
Natalie plans to attend Kutztown University to major in Education

Gymnastics Achievements:
2X Regional Qualifier
Most Consistent Award
2023 & 2024 Team Captain-Mount Olive HS Gymnastics Team
Marauder Athlete of the Season Award
3X First Team All Conference-Bars 
1X Second Team All Conference-Bars
Most Improved Award
Committed to Kutztown University Acro &Tumbling Team

Words of Wisdom:
Don’t compare yourself to others, everyone’s journey is different.

Karen Young
Level 9
Spartan Gymnastics
Coaches: Diane Farrell & Amanda Severini
Home Town: Morganville, NJ
Parents: Eliza and I-Chung Young
Karen plans to attend college

Academic Achievements:
National Honors Society
AP Scholar with Honors Award
DECA Restaurant & Food Svc Management State Qualifier
Honor Roll all 4 years
4.88 weighted GPATop
10% of graduating class

Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 9 Regional Qualifier & Medalist
Level 9 All Around & Vault State Champion
Level 8 All Around & Floor State Champion
Super 8 NJ Team Region 7

Alexis  Zweiback
Xcel Platinum
CS Gymnastics
Coaches: Becky and Ally
Home Town: Mount Olive, NJ
Parents: Heather and Eric
Alexis plans to attend West Virginia State University

Academic Achievements:
National Art Honors Society|

Gymnastics Achievements:
Varsity Gymnastics
Committed and signed to WVSU for Division II Acrobatics and Tumbling