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Katie Balloch YMCA: Darien YMCA Level: 9 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 10 Favorite Event: Floor Hobbies: Favorite Movie: College Plans: Georgetown University College Major: Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: |
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Gabriela Barajas YMCA: Brandywine Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 9 Favorite Event: Beam Hobbies: reading, dancing Favorite Movie: The Notebook or Borat College Plans: IUP College Major: Nursing Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: Go out there and have fun and if you happen to have a bad day, just think there is always next time. Try not to sweat the little stuff because there is always someone out there that has it worse than you. "Live life like there is no tomorrow" |
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Haley Bator YMCA: Lakewood NY Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 12 Favorite Event: Vault Hobbies: Gymnastics, Volleyball, watching hockey, hanging out with friends Favorite Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany's College Plans: Springfield College College Major: Physician Assistant Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: It's ok to be afraid from time to time, but make sure you learn from your fears and use them to make you better. |
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Laura Beck YMCA: Upper Bucks YMCA Level: 9 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 6 Favorite Event: Bars Hobbies: horseback riding, reading,crocheting Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride College Plans: Wilson College College Major: Biology Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: Never give up! |
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Alexis Boyce YMCA: Hatboro Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 9 Favorite Event: Floor Hobbies: reading and dancing Favorite Movie: Step Up College Plans: not sure College Major: elementary education Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: "Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement."~Brian Tracy Don't let bad practices and frustration get in the way of success. Never give up on your goals, you can do anything you put your mind to! Have faith in yourself and have fun, enjoy gymnastics. |
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Vanessa Brady YMCA: Hanover, PA Level: 7 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 10 Favorite Event: Bars Hobbies: Coaching, Bowling, Spending time with friends & family Favorite Movie: Stick It College Plans: Wilson College College Major: Elementary Education Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: |
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Becky Bynum YMCA: Upper Bucks Level: 9 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 8 Favorite Event: Beam Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, watching movies, and having fun Favorite Movie: Braveheart College Plans: University of Alabama College Major: Physics Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: don't think... |
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Haley Call YMCA: Newport County Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 10 Favorite Event: Floor Hobbies: Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Track, Dance Favorite Movie: College Plans: Attend a 4-year university College Major: Undecided Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: If you believe you can do it, you can. So just go for it. |
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Adrienne Christopher YMCA: Hatboro Twisters Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 10 Favorite Event: Floor Hobbies: Reading, Listening to Music Favorite Movie: A Knight's Tale College Plans: University of Delaware College Major: Undecided Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: In the sport of gymnastics a few rough practices and a number of bad meets are inevitable. However, through these harships, it is important to never lose sight of your ultimate goal; to always have fun! |
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Fara Cohen YMCA: Hatboro Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 7 Favorite Event: Floor Hobbies: friends, family, listening to music, working out Favorite Movie: The Notebook College Plans: University of Florida College Major: undecided Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: Confidence is the first secret to success. You have to believe in yourself before others can believe in you. And of course, make sure you're always having fun! |
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Rebecca Emel YMCA: Brandywine Level: 9 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 6 Favorite Event: bars Hobbies: singing/dancing Favorite Movie: Across the Universe College Plans: not sure College Major: psychology Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: |
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Alison Fent YMCA: Lakewood YMCA-Washington Level: 9 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 9 Favorite Event: Beam Hobbies: singing, playing the piano, reading, hanging out with friends Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump College Plans: Western Washington University College Major: music/education Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: Don't take anything for granted! |
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Owen Field YMCA: Sheboygan County YMCA Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 15 Favorite Event: Bars Hobbies: Cycling, Running, Wrestling, Hanging out with Friends and Making New Ones Favorite Movie: Superbad College Plans: I will be attending the University of Nebraska Lincon College Major: Nutrition, Excercise, & Health Science (Pre-Med) Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: Gymnastics becomes a part of you, you begin to live for the practices, the pain, the long car rides, the competitions, and hitting that new skill you've been training for so long. The way your team becomes your family, all the good times you go through, and a few of the bad...its who we are.....gymnasts. |
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Jaclyn Gadomski YMCA: Wilkes-Barre YMCA Shooting Starz Level: 9 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 12 Favorite Event: Vault Hobbies: Photography, Painting, Drawing, Reading, and travelling Favorite Movie: Tristan and Isolde College Plans: Wilkes University College Major: Entrepreneurship Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: Always remember: You always have a family in the YMCA Community because we fight, we love, we are in compeition |
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Shannon Gettz YMCA: Brandywine Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 8 Favorite Event: Floor Hobbies: Hanging out with friends. Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball College Plans: YTI College Major: Dental Assistant Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: "Winning is not about how many medals you get, it's about accomplishing goals and just being the best you can be!" ~Michelle Kwan~ |
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Kristi Hanson YMCA: Lacrosse Family Ymca Level: 9 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 15 Favorite Event: Bars Hobbies: Favorite Movie: College Plans: College Major: Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: Gymnastics is a privilege |
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Samantha Jacobson YMCA: Phoenixville Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 7 Favorite Event: Bars Hobbies: Art, Theatre, Fashion Favorite Movie: Moulin Rouge College Plans: Savannah College of Art and Design College Major: Costume Design Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: No matter how good you get or how many flips you can do, make sure you're always having fun... if you're still having a good time after all the hard work, you know its worth it. |
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Elizabeth Knutson YMCA: Green County Family YMCA Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 12 Favorite Event: Floor Hobbies: Gymnastics, Music, Movies, Track and Field, Reading Favorite Movie: Juno College Plans: Attending Luther College in Decorah, IA College Major: Biology Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: Remember, the one thing you can control in life and gymnastics is your attitude. A positive attitude can overcome any obstacle. Good luck!! |
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Jill Locantore YMCA: Lakewood YMCA--CA Level: 9 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 11 Favorite Event: Beam Hobbies: Dance, Cooking, Baking Favorite Movie: Garden State College Plans: California State University of Long Beach College Major: undecided Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: |
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Lizzie Miller YMCA: Allegheny Valley Level: 7 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 9 Favorite Event: floor Hobbies: Reading, skiing/snowboarding, listening to and making music, hanging out with friends, science and animals. Favorite Movie: West Side Story College Plans: Messiah College College Major: Veterinary Medicine Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: Have fun, show off and never give up! Don't cry when you fall off the beam! laugh and do better next time!! |
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Stephanie Negrotti YMCA: North Shore Wildcats Level: 9 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 15 Favorite Event: Beam Hobbies: Going to the beach, hanging out with friends Favorite Movie: Garden State College Plans: Undecided 4-year college College Major: Business Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: "It's about pride--in ourselves, in our team. It's about our love and passion for the sport. And when it's all over, when we walk out of that gym for the last time, our hearts crumble. Those tears are real. But deep down inside, we are very proud of ourselves. We will forever be what few can claim: Athletes." |
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Macy Nordhaus YMCA: South Toledo YMCA Level: Championship Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 11 Favorite Event: Floor Hobbies: Art, 4-H, watching football and soccer Favorite Movie: Alot Like Love College Plans: I plan on attending Kent State University College Major: Visual communications and design Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: "Believe in yourself and treat every practice and meet as if it is your last" |
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Nicolette Orr YMCA: Lakewood YMCA--CA Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 13 Favorite Event: Bars Hobbies: Dance, Art Favorite Movie: Garden State College Plans: Golden West College Major: Cosmetology Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: |
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ELYSE PALUMBO YMCA: CAMERON Level: 9 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 11 Favorite Event: FLOOR Hobbies: SURFING, PHOTOGRAPHY, READING, Favorite Movie: I AM SAM College Plans: CAL STATE SAN MARCOS College Major: JOURNALISM Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND THAT YOU ARE THE BEST YOU CAN BE AND NEVER EVER LET ANYONE TAKE THAT AWAY FROM YOU. BU MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN, LOTS AND LOTS OF FUN. |
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Jessica Pease YMCA: Cameron YMCA Level: 9 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 13 Favorite Event: Bars Hobbies: Reading, Badminton Favorite Movie: Sweeney Todd College Plans: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo College Major: Industrial Engineering Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: Just have fun, stay positive, and live the dream. |
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Kaitlyn Porter YMCA: Cameron Family YMCA Level: 9 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 11 Favorite Event: Floor Hobbies: Snowboarding, Volunteering, Backpacking, Drawing Favorite Movie: Legend of the Fall College Plans: University of California, Davis College Major: Environmental Engineering Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: Life can sometimes be hard, but never lose faith! No matter what happens, you will always find a way to pull through! Just remember to learn from every one of your mistakes. Never dwell in your own pity party, everything happens for a reason. Sooner or later you will look back and be thankful for those hard times because it teaches you how to deal with new troubles. As every gymnast knows, it's always easier after the first try. As far as good times go, be humble, eventually someone else will be the winner and would you want them to brag? A quote by an unknown author explains it perfectly, "It is like archers, if they come out competing they will never become marksmen. It is only long after practicing, with no thought of winning or losing, can they hit their mark.” Treat every day as a new adventure, and laugh constantly. Keep life random and entertaining! And always remember...Falling Is Fun!! |
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Katie Ray YMCA: Pittsburg Shooting Stars Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 5 Favorite Event: Floor Hobbies: Band, Diving, Reading, Scrapbooking Favorite Movie: Sound of Music College Plans: Missouri Southern State University College Major: Medical Technology Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: When time get tough always keep Christ in your life. Remember Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." The ultimate goals in gymnastics are to work hard, do your best, and always have fun. |
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Megan Stupak YMCA: Hatboro Level: Prep-Op Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 7 Favorite Event: Floor Hobbies: Musical theatre, singing, dancing Favorite Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You College Plans: University of Pittsburgh College Major: Pre-Law Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: |
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Chelsey Thompson YMCA: Wausau Woodson YMCA Level: 7 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 6 Favorite Event: Floor Hobbies: Reading, hanging out with my friends, and of course GYMNASTICS!! Favorite Movie: Billy Madison and Titanic College Plans: UW Marathon County College Major: Accounting Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: "Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall" -Confucious Never give up on your dreams and don't settle for anything less than your best! |
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Michaela Walker YMCA: Kent County YMCA Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 8 Favorite Event: Beam Hobbies: gymnastics, traveling, volunteering, working out Favorite Movie: Beetlejuice College Plans: Undecided at this time- top choice - University of South Carolina College Major: Civil Engineering Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: To the younger gymnasts who are serious about continuing in this sport, I would like to tell you to first and foremost to follow your dreams and push through all situations in attempt to overcome your personal, physical, or even mental obstacles. Also, remember that you are your own worst critic and that everyone makes mistakes. Just because you fall off beam or mess up your floor routine, its not the end of the world and everyone has room for improvement. I have been through difficult and frustrating situations and have lived through each and everyone one of them. Good Luck in the future and continue to follow your dreams because they will be what gets you through the worst situations and push you to be better than you already are. |
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Christina Webber YMCA: North Canton Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 8 Favorite Event: Vault Hobbies: Scrap Booking, Hanging Out With My Friends Favorite Movie: A Knight's Tale College Plans: Attending Pennslyvania State University - Main Campus College Major: Bioengineering Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: |
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Alexa Weber YMCA: La Crosse Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 8 Favorite Event: Vault Hobbies: Track and field, coaching, hanging out with my friends, reading Favorite Movie: The Emperor's New Groove College Plans: I will be attending the University of St. Thomas College Major: Physical therapy Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts:
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Ashley Wieczorek YMCA: M&M Gliders - Menominee MI Level: 7 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 6 Favorite Event: Balance Beam and Floor Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and her boyfriend, Cody. Also, going swimming & jumping on the trampoline Favorite Movie: Peter Pan with Mary Marten College Plans: UW Oshkosh or Hillsdale University College Major: Undecided Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: "Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can't... you're right." |
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Jennifer Willoughby YMCA: North Canton YMCA Level: 8 Years in YMCA Gymnastics: 12 Favorite Event: beam Hobbies: track (pole vault), coaching gymnastics, hanging out with friends, reading, etc. Favorite Movie: College Plans: University of Dayton or The Ohio State University (undecided) College Major: physical therapy? Words Of Wisdom to Other Gymnasts: Make sure to always just have fun with gymnastics!! That's what the YMCA is all about =) |