Presenting the USAG New Jersey 2026 Graduating Seniors
Mariyah Aranbayev
Level 10
North Stars Gymnastics Academy
Coach: Ashley Umberger
Home Town: Queens, New York
Parents: Maury and Yosef Aranbayev
Mariyah plans to attend college to major in Sports Management
Words of Wisdom:
How you do anything is how you do everything!!
Giovannina Beltra
Level 10
All American Gymnastics
Coach: Diane Farrell
Home Town: Monroe Township, NJ
Parents: Erica Beltra and Henry Beltra
Giovannina plans to attend Boise State University to major in Exercise Science and Nutrition
Gymnastics Achievements:
2025 Vault State Champion
Regional and National Qualifier 2022-25
Words of Wisdom:
You are going to fall. A lot. You’ll peel off the bars, sit down on a beam series, and crash more vaults than you can count. In this sport, failure isn’t the opposite of success; it’s the blueprint for it. Every time you miss, your body is learning what not to do. Don’t be afraid of the floor; it’s been my greatest teacher.
Sophia Cassese
Level 10
Arena/Gymland
Coaches: Ann Kolasa, Valdi Kolasa, Candy Krotchko
Home Town: Princeton, NJ
Parents: Allie & David
Sophia plans to attend the University of Iowa to major in Human Physiology
Gymnastics Achievements:
2025 Level 10 NJ State Vault Champion
2024 Level 10 NJ State Vault Champion
2025 Level 10 NJ State AA Silver Medalist
3x Level 10 Regional Qualifier
University of Iowa Gymnastics Commit
Words of Wisdom:
Practice as if it’s competition, but compete as if it’s practice.
Katherine Cudmore
Level 10
Paramount Gymnastics
Coaches: Melissa Fox and Molli Cunningham
Home Town: Skillman, NJ
Parents: Cheryl and John Cudmore
Katherine plans to attend Ithaca College
Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll
Gymnastics Achievements:
4x Regional Qualifier
Ithaca College Gymnastics Commit
Words of Wisdom:
Keep working hard and everything will work out.
Sophia Domenick
Excl Sapphire
Rock Gymnastics
Coach: Melissa Hayes
Home Town: Jackson, NJ
Parents: Jaymi and Jeff Domenick
Sophia plans to attend Ursinus College to major in Pre-Med
Academic Achievements:
National Technical Honor Society
Honor Roll all 4 years of High School
Gymnastics Achievements:
2022-2026 Varsity Gymnast
’25-’26 Gymnastics Captain
Words of Wisdom:
Remember, some things have to end for better things to begin.
Megan Gengler
Level 10
Paramount Gymnastics
Coaches: Melissa Fox and Molli Cunningham
Home Town: Hillsborough, NJ
Parents: Melissa Fox and Charles Gengler
Megan plans to attend Quinnipiac University to major in Psychology
Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll
Gymnastics Achievements:
2022 Level 8 State Floor Champion
2022 Level 8 Regional Floor Champion
2023 Level 9 Regional Floor Champion
2023 Level 9 Eastern National 3rd AA
2024 & 2025 Level 10 Regional Qualifier
Quinnipiac Acro and Tumbling Commit (Academic and Athletic Scholarship)
Words of Wisdom:
Don’t take your time for granted, so embrace the good and the hard days. Drills are important!
Sophie Knapp
Level 10
US Gymnastics Development Center II
Coaches: Bec Ribeiro, Emma Tucker & Cody Drey
Home Town: Teaneck, NJ
Parents: Chavie and Stephen
Sophie plans to attend college
Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll
Gymnastics Achievements:
Level 10 Regional Qualifier 2025
2024 Level 9 Eastern National Floor Champion
2023 Maccabiah United States Gymnastics Team Member 2026, 2022
Words of Wisdom:
Everything happens for a reason. Even if your path shifts, your destination doesn’t have to. Stay focused, keep pushing forward, and trust in your ability to get where you’re meant to be. No one else gets to define your limits.
Jordan Lackey
Level 9
Premier Gymnastics
Coaches: Bayleigh Fobes and Jim Logan
Home Town: Monroe Township NJ
Parents: Michelle and Fred Lackey
Jordan plans to attend college to major in Forensic s\Science
Academic Achievements:
Honor Roll all 4 years
Member of the National Honors Society
50+ Volunteer Service Hours.
Words of Wisdom:
If you ever don’t feel good enough, eat Taco Bell.
Jessica Leonard
Xcel Diamond
C.S. Gymnastics
Coaches: Becky Neidhardt and Ally Colombari
Home Town: Randolph, NJ
Parents: Jennifer and Chris
Jessica plans to attend college to major in Environmental Studies
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
NAHS President
National Art, English, Math, and Social Studies Honor Societies
Honor Roll- 4 years
Gymnastics Achievements:
High School 2nd Team All-league on balance beam 2023
High School Honorable Mention All-league 2024
Supriyha Moore
Level 10
Hendersons Gymnastics Academy
Coaches: Mark Henderson, Ammarie Henderson
Home Town: Edison, NJ
Parents: Ketu’rah Moore & Rodrick Moore
Supriyha plans to attend college to major in Biochemistry
Gymnastics Achievements:
2nd State Champion for High School Gymnastics
Level 9 Eastern Qualifier
Words of Wisdom:
You’ll never truly experience if you allow fear to take control of your actions.
Shelby Reno
Level 10
Head Over Heels Gymnastics – Parlin
Coaches: Toni Borden and Ben Dungee
Home Town: Sayreville, NJ
Parents: Shiela and Sal
Shelby plans to attend college to major in Biochemistry
Academic Achievements:
National Honors Society
Math Honors Society
Science Honors Society
Spanish Honor Society
Summa Cum Laude (4.65 GPA)
StudentCouncil Vice President
Peer Leade
Gymnastics Achievements:
2022 Level 8 Regional All Around Champion
St. Thomas Aquinas High School Gymnastics Captain
1st Place Team in the State, 3rd Individual All Around 38.2, 3rd Vault 9.75, All State First Team
Words of Wisdom:
Don’t let anyone tell you who you are or what you need. You know yourself best. If things don’t work out the way you planned, don’t get discouraged. Push through everyday with confidence because progress is progress no matter how small. Always trust your gut and go with the flow.
Haley Smith
Level 9
Freehold Elite Gymnastics
Coaches: Samantha Chonillo and Gianna Bellomo
Home Town: Freehold, NJ
Parents: Lindsay and Todd
Haley plans to attend Georgian Court University to major in Nursing
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
4 Straight years of Honor Roll achievements
Gymnastics Achievements:
Xcel Diamond All Around National Champion 2023
High School Team State Champions in 2022
High School All Around State Qualifier 2025
Georgian Court University Acrobatics and Tumbling commitment
Words of Wisdom:
How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser.
Jackie Smith
Xcel Diamond
All American Gymnastics
Coaches: Jan Smith, Brianne Sciametta, Rik Scarpino
Home Town: Ocean Township, NJ
Parents: Jan and Bill Smith
Jackie plans to attend Ole Miss University to major in Nursing
Academic Achievements:
National Honor Society
Words of Wisdom:
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.