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2005 USAG-NJ Seniors --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kim Black Home Town: Ocean Township, NJ Parents: Gary and Lori Black Club: All American Gymnastics Coach: Jan Smith USAG Level: 9 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 10 High School: Ocean Township High School College Attending: Undecided Major: Business Proudest moment in gymnastics: The day I did my full twisting Tsuk Words of Wisdom: Never give up, because tomorrow is another day. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amy Edson Home Town: Eastampton, NJ Parents: Cathy and George Edson Club: EnVision Gymnastics, LLC Coaches: Scott Weller, Ioulia Weller, Terry Veit-Harmening USAG Level: 9 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 16 High School: Rancocas Valley Regional High School College Attending: Ursinus College Major: Pre-Med Scholarship: Academic Proudest moment in gymnastics: Level 9 Regionals Words of Wisdom: When a person feels encouraged, he can face the impossible and overcome incredible adversity.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carrie Finley Home Town: Doylestown, PA Parent’s Name(s): Jeff and Kathy Finley Club: Will-Moor Gymnastics Coaches: Kim Bonus, Craig Tetreault, Rob Klein U SAG Level: 10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 14 High School: Central Bucks West College Attending: Undecided College Major: Communications Proudest moment in gymnastics: Being a part of state team champions, Qualifying to Nationals 2002 Words of Wisdom: A loss today simply means an opportunity for victory tomorrow.
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jordana Ginsburg Home Town : Cherry Hill , NJ Parents: Elissa and Allan Ginsburg Club: Cherry Hill Gymnastics Academy Coaches: Christine Golderer, Shawn Ellis, Chris Robinson, and Antjuan Satterfield USAG Level: 10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 14 High School: Cherry Hill High School East College Attending: Undecided College Major: Undecided Scholarship: Undecided Proudest moment in gymnastics: Placing 4th at Level 9 Eastern Nationals Words of Wisdom: To succeed, we mush first believe that we can. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elyse Gottschalk Home Town: Montville, NJ Parents: Phillip & Dawn Gottschalk Club: North Stars Gymnastics Academy Coaches: Tony & Paula Gehman, John Wo USAG Level: 10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 8 High School: Montville High School College Attending: Cornell University College Major: Biochemistry Proudest moment in Gymnastics: 2003 State Bar Champion Words of Wisdom: If things do not turn out as we wish, we shall wish for them to turn out as they do. Coaches, thanks for everything. This is an experience I will never forget! Mom & Dad, thank you for all your support! Gym Girls, keep going strong and you'll be great! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alison Hartwig Home Town: Wayne, NJ Parents: Garry & Diane Hartwig Club: North Stars Gymnastics Academy Coaches: Tony & Paula Gehman, John Wojtczuk USAG Level: 10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 14 High School: Wayne Valley High School College Attending: Rutgers University College Major: Undecided Proudest moment in gymnastics: The day I caught my first Gienger. Words of Wisdom: Everything happens for a reason.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stefanie James Home Town: West Windsor, NJ Parents: Pete & Helen James Club: Will-Moor Gymnastics Coaches: Kim Bonus, Craig Tetreault, Vala Pintchouk, Rob Klein USAG Level: 10 High School: West Windsor - Plainsboro North College Attending: Eastern Michigan University College Major: Undecided Scholarship: 1/2 Athletic, 1/2 Academic Proudest moment in gymnastics: Qualifying to Level 10 Nationals in 2004 Words of Wisdom: Never give up your dreams. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kaitlyn Kaplan Home Town: Jackson, NJ Parents: Howard & Peggy Kaplan Club: Devlin Gymnastics Coaches: Mike & Mary Milchanowski, Courtney Orriss, Mary Peters, Joe Coghlan USAG Level: 10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 14 High School: Jackson Memorial High School College Attending: Springfield College College Major: Health & Physical Education Proudest moment in gymnastics: 10th Place on Vault at 2001 JO Nationals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rachel Karslo Home Town: Washington, NJ Parents: Joe & Gail Karslo Club: Gymnastics Unlimited Coaches: Barbara Sullivan & Sarina Rutz USAG Level: 9 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 14 High School: Warren Hills Regional High School College Attending: Springfield College or West Chester University College Major: Physical Theraphy Scholarship: Academic Proudest moment in gymnastics: Level 9 Regionals Words of Wisdom: If you believe it, you can achieve it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rachel Kulick Home Town: Pittstown, NJ Parents: John & Leslie Kulick Club: Gymnastics Unlimited Coaches: Barbara Sullivan & Sarina Rutz USAG Level: 9 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 15 High School: North Hunterdon High School College Attending: Cornell University College Major: Archaeology Scholarship: Academic Proudest moment in gymnastics: Level 9 Eastern Nationals in 2003 & 2004 Words of Wisdom: Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Felicia Massaro Home Town: East Brunswick, NJ Parents: Mark & Natalie Massaro Club: Devlin Gymnastics Coaches: Mike & Mary Milchanowski, Courtney Orriss, Mary Peters, Joe Coghlan USAG Level: 10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 15 High School: East Brunswick High School College Attending: Springfield College College Major: Undecided Proudest moment in gymnastics: Level 9 Eastern Nationals Words of Wisdom: The brain believes what you tell it most. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brianna Peros Home Town : Paramus , NJ Parents: Margaret & Peter Peros Club: Palaestra Gymnastics Coaches: Meredith & Richard Kistner and Taro Yamaguchi USAG Level: 10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 11 High School: Paramus College Attending: Undecided College Major: Secondary Education Scholarship: Retiring from gym Proudest moment in gymnastics: Competing at Level 10
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rachel Schneider Home Town: Cherry Hill Parent’s Name(s): Jay and Diane Schneider Club: TNT Elit Coaches: Tom Krupa, Todd Weiss, Mike Peters, Chris Fennell USAG Level: 10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 12 High School: Cherry Hill High School East College Attending: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill College Major: Undecided Scholarship: Full Gymnastics Scholarship Proudest moment in gymnastics: Placing 2nd All Around at Level 10 Nationals Words of Wisdom: There is no such thing as failure, only feedback.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christine Skiffington Home Town : Lumberton , NJ Parents: Eileen & Joe Skiffington Club: Cherry Hill Gymnastics Academy Coaches: Christine Golderer, Shawn Ellis, Antjuan Satterfield, Chris Robinson USAG Level: 9/10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 14 High School: Rancocas Valley Regional HS College Attending: Undecided College Major: Undecided Scholarship: Not yet determined Proudest moment in gymnastics: Qualifying to level 9 Eastern Nationals in 2004. Words of Wisdom: Never give up when you still have something to give, nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amanda Sujansky Home Town : Neshanic Station, NJ Parents: Dan & Ann Marie Sujansky Club: Paramount Gymnastics Coaches: Kim Forest, Melissa Fox, Linda Villamil & Val Bruno USAG Level: 8 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 10 High School: Immaculata College Attending: Seton Hall College Major: Undecided
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Megan Tkach Home Town : Holmdel, NJ Parents: Hank & Pat Tkach Club: Worldwide Gymnastics Coaches: Rich Spencer USAG Level: 9 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 13 High School: Holmdel High School College Attending: Rhode Island College Major: Athletic Physical Therapy Scholarship: Academic Proudest moment in gymnastics: Level 8 Regionals
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mia Turner Home Town: Ewing Township, NJ Parents: Ken and Lisa Turner Club: Arena Gymnastics Coach: Valdi & Magda Kolasa USAG Level: 10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 14 High School: Princeton Day School College Attending: University of Pennsylvania Major: Pre-Med Proudest moment in gymnastics: Winning Level 8 States & competing at Level 9 Nationals Words of Wisdom: To all the Arena girls, I love you and will miss you so much! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jackie Ventre Home Town : Staten Island, NY Parents: Stacie Stewart & Louis Ventre Club: Worldwide Gymnastics Coaches: Bruce Petty & Maggie Haney USAG Level: 10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 11 High School: Tottenville HS College Attending: University of Rhode Island College Major: Undecided Scholarship: Gymnastics Proudest moment in gymnastics: Receiving a full Athletic Scholarship ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lauren Wasilewski Home Town: Barnegat Light, NJ Parents: William & Gwen Wasilewski Club: TNT Elite Coaches: Tom Krupa & Todd Weiss USAG Level: 10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 6 High School: Southern Regional High School College Attending: University of Rhode Island College Major: Education Scholarship: Academic- 1/2 tuition Athletic- Undecided Proudest moment in gymnastics: Becoming a Level 10 Words of Wisdom: Sometimes it's not how good you are, but how bad you want it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Erica Watson Home Town: Levittown, PA Parents: Ben & Kim Watson Club: Will-Moor Coaches: Kim Bonus & Greg Tetreault USAG Level: 10 Number of Years in Gymnastics: 14 High School: Pennsbury High School College Attending: West Virginia University College Major: Education Scholarship: Full Gymnastics Proudest moment in gymnastics: Earning a spot on the JO National Team in 2003 finishing 3rd AA Words of Wisdom: No pain, no gain. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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