2006 USAG-NJ Seniors
Katy Aden
Home Town: Washington Cross, PA
Parents: Matthew & Sheri Aden
Club: Will-Moor Gymnastics
Coach: Kim Bonus & Jen Fobes
USAG Level: 10
Gymnastics Years: 13
High School: Notre Dame High School
College Attending: Cornell University
Major: Government/International Relations
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Qualifying to JO Nationals & placing 14th on Beam
Words of Wisdom: The tortoise wins the race.
Melissa Ashmen
Home Town: Voorhees, NJ
Parents: Robert & Nancy Ashmen
Club: Cherry Hill Gymnastics
Coach: Christine Golderer, Chris Robinson & Shaun Ellis
USAG Level: 9
Gymnastics Years: 9
High School: Eastern Regional High School
College Attending: Undecided
Major: Athletic Training/Sports Medicine/Nutrician
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: NJ State bar champion, 3rd AA at Level 8 Regionals &
competing at Level 8 Regionals
Words of Wisdom: If you really want something, you can figure out how to make
it happen.
Susana Rose Berenato
Home Town: Hommonton, NJ
Parents: Anthony & Patrice Berenato
Club: Flyers' Gymnastics Academy
Coach: Chris Lynch-Deskovic & karen Collingsworth
USAG Level: 9
Gymnastics Years: 12
High School: Hammonton High School
College Attending: Virginia Wesleyan College
Major: Recreation & Leisure Studies
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Performing my floor routine and earning two national
floor titles with a plate and five screws in my elbow. Being a role model
for my younger team members as they work on their gymnastics skills.
Words of Wisdom: With determination and hard work, you can achieve success.
Stephanie Bevan
Home Town: Bridgewater ,NJ
Parents: Ronnie & Murray Bevan
Club: American Gymnastics Academy
Coach: Jason Bauer & Ben Dungee
USAG Level: 10
Gymnastics Years: 15
High School: Bridgewater-Raritan regional High School
College Attending: The College of William & Mary or Rutgers University
Major: Pre-Med
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Level 10 State beam champion
Words of Wisdom: If you believe it, you can achieve it.
Rachel Cohen
Home Town: East Brunswick, NJ
Parents: Brad & Penny Cohen
Club: American Gymnastics Academy
Coach: Jason Bauer & Ben Dungee
USAG Level: 9
Gymnastics Years: 14
High School: East Brunswick High School
College Attending: Union College
Major: Pre Med
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Holding a record in Level 7 Bars and having the
courage to walk away from the sport from an injury.
Words of Wisdom: When one door closes another opens. But often we look so
long so regretfully upon the closed door that we fail to see the one that has
opened for us. - Alexnder Graham Bell
Jill Dean
Home Town: Edison ,NJ
Parents: Thomas & Suzanne Dean
Club: American Gymnastics Academy
Coach: Jason Bauer & Ben Dungee
USAG Level: 10
Gymnastics Years: 12
High School: Bishop Ahr High School
College Attending: Undecided
Major: Undecided
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: First time I caught a Jaeger in a meet
Words of Wisdom: Don't second guess yourself.
Morgan Dennis
Home Town: Westampton ,NJ
Parents: Al & Carla Dennis
Club: Arena Gymnastics
Coach: Magda During, Jill Cookingham, Wes Martutani & Valdi Kolasa
Magda, you're the best and I'll miss you! Magda & Jill, thank you for your
support.
USAG Level: 10
Gymnastics Years: 11
High School: Holy Cropss High School
College Attending: University of Alabama on Full Gymnastics Scholarship
Major: Biology or Chemistry/Pre-Med
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Achieving the status of Sr International Elite &
competing at the Visa Championships
Words of Wisdom: Stay strong mentally, it'll take you farther in life.
Jocelyn Elwell
Home Town: Atco ,NJ
Parents: Jennifer & Charles Elwell
Club: Star Bound Gymnastics Academy
Coach: Lisa Battavio, Lori Reiger & Clint Carroll
USAG Level: 10
Gymnastics Years: 12
High School: St Joseph High School
College Attending: Undecided
Major: Nursing
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Coming back from 3 ACL reconstructions; qualifying
to Regionals every year since Level 8; and my State & Regional titles
Words of Wisdom: Everything happens for a reason.
Alyssa Ferraro
Home Town: Ridgewood ,NJ
Parents: Linda & Michael Ferraro
Club: US Gymnastics Development Center II
Coach: Suzanne Soto & Joao Ribiero
USAG Level: 9
Gymnastics Years: 11
High School: Ridgewood High School
College Attending: University of Pittsburgh (Recruited for the Panther's Diving
Team)
Major: Undecided
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Qualifying for Level 9 Nationals in 2005
Words of Wisdom: A winner's strongest muscle is her heart.
Danielle Guider
Home Town: Nutley ,NJ
Parents: Dennis & Susan Guider
US Gymnastics Development Center
Coach: Joao & Michelle Ribiero and Suzanne Soto
USAG Level: 10
Gymnastics Years: 12
High School: Nutley High School
College Attending: University of Missouri on Full Gymnastics Scholarship
Major: Undecided
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Qualifying twice to JO Nationals and earning a full
gymnastics scholarship to the University of Missouri
Words of Wisdom: Don't ever let the fear of striking out keep you from
playing the game.
Alison Mitrosky
Home Town: Jackson ,NJ
Parents: Dan & Theresa Mitrosky
Devlin Gymnastics
Coach: Mary, Mike, Courtney, Brian, Mary P, Jaime, Jen & Joe
USAG Level: 9
Gymnastics Years: Many
High School: Jackson High School
College Attending: University of Rhode Island
Kristen Pirelli
Home Town: Vineland, NJ
Parents: John & Susan Pirolli
Club: Airborne Gymnastics Academy
Coach: Darlene Blank, Jason & Kristy Guerrera
USAG Level: 10
Gymnastics Years: 10
High School: Vineland High School
College Attending: Rutgers University or West Virginia University
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Winning Level 9 Regionals
Words of Wisdom: The dictionary is the only place where success comes before
work.
Dana Salerno
Home Town: Linwood, NJ
Parents: Joan & Jack Salerno
Club: Airborne Gymnastics Academy
Coach: Darlene Blank, Jason & Kristy Guerrera
USAG Level: 9
Gymnastics Years: 12
High School: Mainland Regional High School
College Attending: Ithaca College
Major: Physical Therapy
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Competing in Level 9 Regionals and placing in each
event.
Words of Wisdom: If you ever feel like you're at the end of your rope,
tie a knot in it and hang on because it's all worth it in the end.
Prishani Seebadri
Home Town: Deptford ,NJ
Parents: Laural & Pri Seebadri
Club: Cherry Hill Gymnastics
Coach: Christine Golderer, Chris Robinson & Shaun Ellis
USAG Level: 10
Gymnastics Years: 12
High School: Lenape High School
College Attending: Undecided
Major: Undecided
Words of Wisdom: Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how
far they can go!
Amanda Soder
Home Town: Pequannock ,NJ
Parents: Bob & Mary Soder
Club: North Stars Gymnastics
Coach: Tony & Paula Gehman and John Wojtczuk
USAG Level: 10
Gymnastics Years: 15
High School: Pequannock Township High School
College Attending: Rutgers University with Athletic Scholarship
Major: Undecided
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Obtaining a scholarship to Rutgers University
Words of Wisdom: It is quite possible to work without results, but never will
there be results without work.
Danielle Viens
Home Town: Sherry Hill ,NJ
Parents: Dan & Cindy Viens
Club: Will-Moor Gymnastics
Coach: Kim Bonus
USAG Level: 10
Gymnastics Years: 14
High School: Cherry Hill East High School
College Attending: Temple University on Athletic & Scholastic Scholarships
Major: Pre-Med
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Catching my Reverse Hecht in competition & being a
Level 8 State Champpion
Words of Wisdom: There are no great people in this world, only great
challenges which ordinary people rise to meet.
Christine Vitiello
Home Town: Somerset ,NJ
Parents: Maureen & Bob Vitiello
Club: Paramount Gymnastics
Coach: Kim Forest, Val Bruno & Melissa Fox
USAG Level: 8
Gymnastics Years: 14
High School: Immaculata High School
College Attending: Rutgers University
Major: Oceanography
Proudest Gymnastics Moment: Every time I stick a beam routine
Words of Wisdom: Great gymnasts aren't measured by their abilities but by
their passion.
