By Susan Riley, Shorewood Gymnastics Coach
Saturday, Jan. 28, was the final home gymnastics meet for seven Shorewood seniors. Five of these seniors have been on the team for their entire high school careers. Four years ago, these five athletes walked in as bright-eyed freshman; now they are preparing to move on to the next chapter of their lives, after leaving a significant mark on Shorewood Gymnastics history.
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| Katerina Alexander Photo by Susan Riley |
Katerina Alexander, is an all around competitor, but is exceptional on uneven Bars. Katerina is one of the 2011-2012 Co-Captains as well as a second-year cheerleader.
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| Shauna Bjornson Photo by Susan Riley |
Shauna Bjornson is an all around competitor that truly is consistent on every event. In addition to being a second-year Shorewood cheerleader, Shauna also balances Running Start classes at Shoreline Community College.
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| Yvonne Chan Photo by Susan Riley |
Yvonne Chan competes in bars, balance beam and floor exercises. Yvonne was also named to the second-team all-league team for the last three years. Yvonne competed at State on beam in 2011.
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| Kyla Riley Photo by Susan Riley |
Kyla Riley is an all around competitor and a third-year co-captain. Kyla has been named to the first-team all-league team for the past three years. In addition to gymnastics, Kyla is a member of the Shorewood drill team, is diving captain and juggles Running-Start classes at Shoreline Community College.
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| Kristie Wong Photo by Susan Riley |
Kristie Wong started with the team with no previous gymnastics experience. Over the past four years, Kristie has worked her way into the varsity lineup on a regular basis. Kristie is also a second-year cheerleader and a co-captain of the cheer squad.
Although these five gymnasts will be missed for their athletic ability, their leadership and commitment to excellence will leave a lasting mark on Shorewood Gymnastics.
The Shorewood Gymnastics class of 2012 is rounded out with first year team members Katie Holloway and Megan Lapham.
Shorewood’s final home gymnastics meet was the combined Shoreline Cup and Western Conference championships Saturday at Cascade Elite Gymnastics in Mountlake Terrace.
OH HOW WONDERFUL! Sounds like that last competition was this weekend! I'd love to know how Shorewood girls did! Did anyone place, or, is anyone moving on? DO TELL for those of us not there!!! WOO HOO SHOREWOOD GYMNASTICS! Can't wait to hear about these girls did this weekend! COACH?
ReplyDeleteShorewood Gymnastics took 1st place and will be moving on to District on Feb. 11. Juliet Fisher took First in the All Around, Katie Holloway 1st on Vault and Floor, Yvonne Chan took first on Beam. An article with more detailed results has been submitted to the Shoreline Area News, however has not yet been published.
ReplyDeleteHi Coach Susan! That's GREAT to know! I heard the meet was QUITE GREAT! I've seen a new article--- now, with the WESCO results again..but, nothing with the results of the meet that occurred a few weeks ago?
ReplyDeleteGREAT To see another photo of the girls who made the WESCO team (especially city wide)...
BUT--- WOW! That meet sounded GREAT! I'd love to read more about it!!!
DIANE?? Any thoughts here???