SoCal Seniors 2022
Name: August Hayashi
Gym: American Gymnastics Academy (AGA)
Level: 10
Parents: Evelyn & Forrest Hayashi
Coaches: Shane & Carol McIntyre, Peter Flores and JD MacDonald
High School: Robert A. Millikan High School
After Graduation: I plan on attending a 4-year university after graduation
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes I would love to be on a college gymnastics team!
Career Goal: My ultimate career goal would be to become a doctor working in pediatrics or occupational therapy.
Name: Megan Locke
Gym: American Gymnastics Academy (AGA)
Level: 10
Parents: Dave & Michelle Locke
Coaches: Shane & Carol McIntyre, Peter Flores and JD MacDonald
High School: Los Alamitos High School
After Graduation: I plan to attend a 4-year school and major in elementary education
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes I would love to be on a college gymnastics team!
Career Goal: I would love to have a career working with children in the field of education.
Name: Caroline Lichtman
Gym: West Coast Elite Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Liz and Peter Lichtman
Coaches: Fernando Villa and Toni Angelova
High School: San Marino High School
After Graduation: Attend law school at Arizona State University
Pursuing Gymnastics: Caroline will be competing for Arizona State University SunDevils gymnastics team
Career Goal: Follow dad’s footsteps and pursue a career as an attorney
Name: Devon Swaney
Gym: Coastal Gymnastics Academy
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: Jackie and Shawn Swaney
Coaches: Ellie Gerber, Ryan Lipinski, and Teresa Barnard
High School: La Costa Canyon High School
After Graduation: Attending 4 year University out of state.
Pursuing Gymnastics: I've enjoyed my 19 years in the sport, but plan to take it in a new direction such as dance or cheer!
Career Goal: working in sports management, business/broadcast.
Name: Kira Co
Gym: Sokol Elite Gymnastics
Level: 9
Parents: Ami and Manny Co
Coaches: Tatiana Lonskaya & Vladimir Ivanov
High School: Ruben S. Ayala High School
After Graduation: Earn a 4-year degree in Marine Biology. University is still undecided
Pursuing Gymnastics: Kira plans to retire at the end of this season after over 14 years as a gymnast and 9 years competing.
Career Goal: Study, research, and work with marine life.
Name: Clara Wren
Gym: Coastal Gymnastics Academy
Level: 10
Parents: Anthony and Jennifer Wren
Coaches: Ellie Gerber, Ryan Lipinski, and Teresa Barnard
High School: San Marcos High School
After Graduation: Attending UCLA
Pursuing Gymnastics: Committed to UCLA Gymnastics Team
Career Goal: Elementary School Teacher
Name: Juliana Lin Emanuelli
Gym: Lakewood YMCA Gymnastics Center
Level: 8
Parents: Mark & Sally Emanuelli
Coaches: Denise Porrazzo, George Cobb, Cherie Rydman, and Kristin Shy
High School: Valley Christian High School
After Graduation: Undecided, accepted to Fullerton, Cal Poly Pomona, CSULB, and CSULA
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist
Name: Gabrielle Daniels
Gym: Lakewood YMCA
Level: 7
Parents: Denise & Kelly Daniels
Coaches: Denise Porrazzo, George Cobb, Cherie Rydman, and Kristin Shy
High School: Bishop Montgomery High School
After Graduation: Planning to attend USC
Pursuing Gymnastics: would love to coach recreational classes in the future
Career Goal: Emergency Medial Specialist or OBGYN
Name: Haruna Tamaki
Gym: South Coast Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Hitomi & Satoru Tamaki
Coaches: Jia Wen and James Zhong
High School: Woodbridge High School
After Graduation: Attend a 4 year college
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Undecided
Name: Sophia Dewar
Gym: Compass Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Kathy & Andrew Dewar
Coaches: Kristin Alexy and Kristy Woodley
High School: Eastlake High School
After Graduation: I am attending Brown University Fall 2022 and will study some form of applied mathematics
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes! I am committed to compete for Brown
Career Goal: Undecided
Name: Rebekah Joyner
Gym: Oceanside Gymnastics
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: Indira and Domink Joyner
Coaches: Reevon Bryan, Elizabeth Pulkownik, and Meg Stroebel
High School: Coastal Academy High School
After Graduation: I plan to attend either SDSU or UCLA
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist
Name: Jade Frear-Hart
Gym: Oceanside Gymnastics
Level: Xcel Silver
Parents: Randi
Coaches: Meg Stroebel
High School: Mission Vista High School
After Graduation: I plan to attend a community college
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: My Career goal is to become a sports photographer
Name: Sadie Dobson
Gym: Aurelian Gymnastics
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: Marc and Michele Dobson
Coaches: Meylin Werline and Jordan Ratcliff
High School: Beaumont High School
After Graduation:
Attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL Majoring in Aerospace Engineering
Pursuing Gymnastics: I would like to coach gymnastics in the future
Career Goal: To work as an Aerospace Engineer in the U.S. Air Force
Name: Rhiannon Majchrzak
Gym: SCEGA
Level: 9
Parents: Margo & Jamie Majchrzak
Coaches: Kathy, Craig
High School: Murrieta Valley High School
After Graduation: Gap year to train and get back from an ankle surgery
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes
Career Goal: Firefighter
Name: Tiana Rodriguez
Gym: SCEGA
Level: Xcel Gold
Parents: Marc and Latecia Rodriguez
Coaches: Pam, Elena, John
High School: Vista Murrieta High School
After Graduation: Grand Canyon University
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes
Career Goal: To pursue my degree in exercise science towards helping out infamous sports
Name: Jessica Lin
Gym: Azarian Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Jimmy and Jane Lin
Coaches: Edmund O’Connor, Vanessa O’Connor, Amanda Hensley, Ryan Covo
High School: Tustin High School
After Graduation: Attending Brown University
Pursuing Gymnastics: Competing for Brown University’s gymnastics team
Career Goal: Majoring in Biology and looking to be on the Pre-med route
Name: Sydney Leitch
Gym: Azarian Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Debbie and Andy Leitch
Coaches: Edmund O’Connor, Vanessa O’Connor, Amanda Hensley, Ryan Covo
High School: Beckman High School
After Graduation: I will be majoring in Biology with a cellular, molecular, and biomedical emphasis
Pursuing Gymnastics: I will be attending Boise State University as a member of their gymnastics team
Career Goal: Become a pediatric orthopedic surgeon
Name: Ashley Carter
Gym: Charter Oak Glider’s
Level: 10
Parents: Mike and Kami Carter
Coaches: Stephen and Beth Rybacki
High School: Laurel Springs High School
After Graduation: Being a student-athlete at Stanford University as a biology major.
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes, at Stanford University.
Career Goal: Becoming a dentist or veterinarian.
Name: Ilana Pollak
Gym: Josephson Academy of Gymnastics
Level: Xcel Platinum
Parents: Jennifer and Ezra Pollak
Coaches: Janae Nichols, Dianna Banch, Leland Deming
High School: YULA Girls High School
After Graduation: Stern College Honors Program at Yeshiva University
Pursuing Gymnastics: Ilana plans to retire at the end of this season after enjoying 16 years as a gymnast including 8 years competing.
Career Goal: Ilana hopes to pursue a career in the sciences.
Name: Lily Smith
Gym: Coastal Gymnastics Academy
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: David and Alicia Smith
Coaches: Ellie Gerber and Ryan Lipinski
High School: Canyon Crest Academy
After Graduation: Studying biology on the pre-med track, minoring in psychology
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes
Career Goal: Surgeon or Travel Doctor
Name: Abigail Alvarado
Gym: Rancho YMCA
Level: Xcel Platinum
Parents: Josephine and Rey Alvarado
Coaches: Diane, Nicole, Linh, Heidi, Hajni, Riley
High School: Rancho Bernardo High School
After Graduation: Attending UCSD
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: To become an aerospace engineer and work at NASA
Name: Ashley Young
Gym: SCATS
Level: 10
Parents: Evelyn and Arthur Young
Coaches: Shannon, Gishi, and Loni
High School: Oxford Academy
After Graduation: I am attending Boston University
Pursuing Gymnastics:
Career Goal: Physical Therapist
Name: Emmalee Mendoza
Gym: SCEGA
Level: Xcel Gold
Parents: James & Melissa Mendoza
Coaches: Pam, Elenn, Wendy, John & Debby
High School: Misson Vista Academy
After Graduation: I am attending MSJC then UCR
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Pediatric Surgeon
Name: Marley Namm
Gym: Genesis Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Brian and Mollie Namm
Coaches: Daniel Fuentes and Kayla Cook
High School: Lancaster High
After Graduation: Wherever life takes me
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes
Career Goal: Undecided
Name: Shaina Chen
Gym: Winner's Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Jing Huang and Bruce Chen
Coaches: Wei Zhang and Eva Wang
High School:Claremont High School
After Graduation: Studying the medical field, probably major in neuroscience or biology
Pursuing Gymnastics: College gymnastics for the next 4 years
Career Goal: Neurosurgeon or General Surgeon
Name: Sonia Williams
Gym: Rancho Family YMCA
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: Nadia and John Williams
Coaches: Diane, Nicole, Linh
High School: Westview High School
After Graduation: Attend Mira Mar college for 2 years, transfer to a local university in California.
Pursuing Gymnastics: I want to continue in college, maybe join an independent club team for college students, then continue when I go to a university.
Career Goal: Go into Pharmaceuticals or study Criminal Law and Forensics.
Name: Madison Richman
Gym: Gymnastics Olympica
Level: 10
Parents: Pam & Miles Richman
Coaches: Iryna Krasniasaka, Steve McCain, Arsen & Lara Minasyan
High School: Granada Hills Charter High School
After Graduation: Attending 4 year University. Decision in progress.
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes
Career Goal: Pharmacology/Pharmacist
Name: Jaida Jones
Gym: Monarchs
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: Kathleen Jones
Coaches: Chrissy Chatrand and Lee Coltman
High School: Rio Mesa High School
After Graduation: Undecided
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Veterinarian
Name: Karina Hopen
Gym: Gymnastics Pacifica
Level: 9
Parents: Wolf and Margo Hopen
Coaches: Willie Avila and Paige Reiss
High School: Cabrillo Point Academy
After Graduation: Attending Texas Fire Academy
Pursuing Gymnastics: Karina plans to retire at the end of this season and plans on coaching gymnastics part time.
Career Goal: Becoming a Firefighter
Name: Mallory Norton
Gym: Monarchs National Gymnastics Training Center
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: Scott and Sheri Norton
Coaches: Meghan Cortes
High School: Newbury Park High School
After Graduation: I plan on attending a 4-year university majoring in architecture
Pursuing Gymnastics: After sixteen years in the sport and nine years of competing, I plan on retiring at the end of the season. I am looking forward to continuing my love of gymnastics through coaching at my gym.
Career Goal: Walt Disney Imagineer
Name: Avril Crespin
Gym: SCEGA
Level: 10
Parents: Jennifer and Avery Crespin
Coaches: Kathy Strate and Gibran Campos
High School: Vista Murrieta High School
After Graduation: College
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes
Career Goal: Biologist
Name: Tristan Kiyan
Gym: Broadway Gymnastics
Level: 9
Parents: Darlene and Gary Kiyan
Coaches: Kort Borg, April Brandon, and Danny Adams
High School: Culver City High School
After Graduation: Attending the Youth Conservation Corps at a National Park for 2 months. Majoring in Environmental Studies and Geography
Pursuing Gymnastics: No but am looking to coach
Career Goal: National Park Ranger
Name: Arianna Guarro
Gym: Gymnastics Olympica
Level: 9
Parents: Michelle Guarro
Coaches: Arsen Minasyan and Lara McCallum Minasyan
High School: Granada Hill Charter High School
After Graduation: Attending Northwestern University
Pursuing Gymnastics: Plan to join a college club team or college cheer team
Career Goal: Dermatologist
Name: Gracie Snedden
Gym: Mission Valley Gymnastics
Level: Xcel Platinum
Parents: John and Karen Snedden
Coaches: Sarah Brown
High School: Point Loma High School
After Graduation: Undecided on which college, Plan on leaving California and head to the East Coast
Pursuing Gymnastics: Pursuing gymnastics as a coach and will continue competitive athletics on the Lacrosse field
Career Goal: Interior Architecture/Architecture
Name: Olivia Oppegard
Gym: Scats Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Peter Oppegard and Karen Kwan
Coaches: Shannon Hong, Richard Gishi, Loni Jarvi
High School: Corona Del Mar High School
After Graduation: Attending University of Washington
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes
Career Goal: Pursue a career in marketing management
Name: Sarah Macasieb
Gym: Monarchs
Level: 9
Parents: Roland and Jennifer Macasieb
Coaches: Lee Coltman, Chrissy Chartrand and Meghan Cortes
High School: Adolfo Camarillo High School
After Graduation: Attend a four year university to study astronomy and astrophysics.
Pursuing Gymnastics: Plans to retire after 13th competitive seasons
Career Goal: Work for NASA
Name: Marii Yonemoto
Gym: Azarian Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Minnie and Yasu Yonemoto
Coaches: Vanessa O'Connor, Edmund O'Connor, Amanda Hensley and Ryan Covo
High School: Aliso Niguel High School
After Graduation: I will be going to University of Hawaii Mānoa for Kinesiology: Health and Exercise Science
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: I would love to work in the medical field
Name: Skyler Chiabai
Gym: Broadway Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Rod and Lynette Chiabai
Coaches: Kort Borg, April Brandon, Danny Adams
High School: Mira Costa High School
After Graduation: I plan on attending Denver University in the Fall
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Pursue a career in psychology
Name: Blythe Friedlander
Gym: Broadway Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Michael and Jennifer Friedlander
Coaches: Kort Borg, April Brandon, Danny Adams
High School: Mira Costa High School
After Graduation: I will be attending Harvard University in the fall, majoring in Comparative Study of Religion with a minor in Computer Science
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: My future career goal is to be a petroleum engineer
Name: Zarina Meraz
Gym: SCEGA
Level: Xcel Gold
Parents: Edward and Delia Meraz
Coaches: Pam, Elena, Debbie, Wendy, John
High School: Sage Oak Charter School
After Graduation: Neuropsychology
Pursuing Gymnastics: Would like to coach or become a judge
Career Goal: To be a neuropsychologist
Name: Tristin Lynn Green
Gym: SCEGA
Level: 10
Parents: Mark and Drienna Green
Coaches:
Kathy Strate, Gibran Campos, Danielle Albright,
Craig Maurello, Roberta Teixeira
High School: Martin Luther King High School
After Graduation: I plan to attend a four-year University
Pursuing Gymnastics: I plan to compete for a Collegiate Gymnastics Team
Career Goal: I want to pursue a career in Psychology and Counseling
Name: Jehaan Poonja
Gym: Gymnastics Olympica USA
Level: 10
Parents: Emily & Shameer Poonja
Coaches: Lara and Arsen Minasyan
High School: El Camino Real Charter High School
After Graduation: Full ride to UC Davis
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes
Career Goal: Undecided
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Name: Haley Bolin
Gym: Pacific Coast Gymnastics
Level: 9
Parents: Jerry and Rachel Bolin
Coaches: Roman Thuiliere, Bekah Medina, and Jessica Hoffman
High School: San Marcos High School
After Graduation: TBD
Pursuing Gymnastics: TBD
Career Goal: Physician
Name: Samantha Melsness
Gym: Victory Gymnastics
Level: 9
Parents: Mom and Dad
Coaches: Lee Coleman
High School: Adolfo Camarillo High School
After Graduation: Going to University of Washington
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Orthopedic Pediatric Surgeon
Name: Lana Galura
Gym: Baldy View Gymnastics
Level: 6
Parents: Patricia and Joseph Galura
Coaches: Janine Bissunnette
High School: St. Lucy's High School
After Graduation: College Cal Poly Pomona or San Marcos
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Veterinarian
Name: Grace Gomez
Gym: Wildfire Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Micaela Salgado-Gomez and Gabriel Gomez
Coaches: Whitney Dames, Hayley Butler, Stephanie Calvert, Ashley Snyder, and Rick Watson
High School: Canyon High School
After Graduation: Studying Human Biology
Pursuing Gymnastics: Undecided
Career Goal: Sports Medicine Physician
Name: Samantha Cochran
Gym: Wildfire Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Eric and Mike Cochran
Coaches: Whitney Dames, Hayley Butler, Stephanie Calvert, Ashley Snyder, and Rick Watson
High School: Santa Margarita High School
After Graduation: Studying the art of performing and pursuing and Acting career
Pursuing Gymnastics: Undecided
Career Goal: Actress/Performer
Name: Sophie Lian
Gym: Wildfire Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Robert and Jennifer Lian
Coaches: Whitney Dames, Hayley Butler, Stephanie Calvert, Ashley Snyder, and Rick Watson
High School: Tesoro High School
After Graduation: Attend a 4 year university and major in Applied Mathematics
Pursuing Gymnastics: Undecided
Career Goal: Career in the Medical Field
Name: Thu Nguyen
Gym: Wildfire Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Thuc Nguyen and Tina Dam
Coaches: Whitney Dames, Hayley Butler, Stephanie Calvert, Ashley Snyder, and Rick Watson
High School: Estancia High School
After Graduation: Majoring in Public Health
Pursuing Gymnastics: University of Washington
Career Goal: Undecided
Name: Kimberly Smith
Gym: Azarian
Level: 10
Parents: Heidi and Bernd Smith
Coaches: Vanessa O’Connor, Edmund O’Connor, Amanda Hensley, Ryan Covo
High School: Mission Viejo High School
After Graduation: Attending ASU
Pursuing Gymnastics: Competing for ASU on scholarhip
Career Goal: Real estate agent
Name: Ashley Carroll
Gym: SoCal Gymnastics Training Center
Level: 9
Parents:Rebecca and Greg Carroll
Coaches: Angela Pires, Whitney Henry and Solomon Kahn
High School: La Costa Canyon High School
After Graduation: Still deciding on which college
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes
Career Goal: Bio Medical Engineer
Name: Jasmine Winter
Gym: Victory Gymnastics
Level: Xcel Gold
Parents: Christine and Robert Winter
Coaches: Haley and Jacob
High School: La Reina High School
After Graduation: College
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Research Doctor
Name: Madison (Maddie) Greig
Gym: Coastal Gymnastics
Level: 9
Parents: Kristen and Joel Greig
Coaches: Ellie Gerber, Ryan Lipinski, Teresa Barnard, Daniella Garzon, Taylor Mumby
High School: Coastal Academy High School
After Graduation: Go to a four year university to study Criminal Justice/Criminology
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Law Enforcement Officer
Name: Emily Lopatka
Gym: Victory Gymnastics
Level: Xcel Platinum
Parents: Walter and Susan Lopatka
Coaches: Haley, Jacob, and Aadonis
High School: Trinity Pacific Christian School
After Graduation: Attending Mars Hill University
Pursuing Gymnastics: Competing Acro and Tubling on scholarship
Career Goal: Primary School Teacher
Name: Sydney Kho
Gym: Charter Oak Gliders
Level: 10
Parents: Daniel & Lena Kho
Coaches: Beth and Stephen Rybacki
High School: San Gabriel High School
After Graduation: Student-athlete at Boise State; major in kinesiology to possibly go into the medical field
Pursuing Gymnastics: Yes, full scholarship to Boise State
Career Goal: Become a physical therapist
Name: Kiona Bischoff
Gym: Gymnastics Olympica
Level: 9
Parents: Mia and David Bischoff
Coaches: Iryna Krasnianska, Stephen McCain, Lara & Arsen Minasyan
High School: Learning Post Academy
After Graduation: Attend a 4-year college
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Veterinarian or elementary school teacher
Name: Jane Wallace
Gym: Waller’s GymJam Academy
Level: 10
Parents: Matt and Sandra Wallace
Coaches: Iryna Krasnianska, Arsen Minasyan
High School: Learning West Ranch High School
After Graduation: College
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Biological sciences field
Name: Madison Brandon
Gym: Broadway Gymnastics Shool
Level: 10
Parents: Jeb and April Brandon
Coaches: Kort Borg, April Brandon and Danny Adams
High School: Redondo Union High School
After Graduation: Attend a four year university.
Pursuing Gymnastics: Will continue gymnastics or join an acro and tumbling team.
Career Goal: Want to work in marketing and sports photography
Name: Katie Thompson
Gym: Inland Empire Gymnastics Academy
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: Ruth and Mikal Thompson
Coaches: Vic Galeano
High School: Redlands High School
After Graduation: In addition to being an incredible gymnast, Katie also an exceptional track and field athlete and is headed to Biola University on an athletic scholarship, where she will compete in the heptathlon.
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics.
Career Goal: Katie intends to pursue a BS in the biological sciences, with a possible minor in biblical studies with the intention of going on to medical school with an interest neuro surgery.
Name: Emily Harralson
Gym: Inland Empire Gymnastics Academy
Level: Xcel Platinum
Parents: Nuria and Allen Harralson
Coaches: Vic Galeano
High School: Riverside Polytechnic High School
After Graduation:Emily will be attending La Sierra University after graduation.
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics.
Career Goal: Emily intends to major in the biomedical sciences and hopes one day to become a pediatrician.
Name: Kayla Toniolo
Gym: SCATS Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Rana and Walter Toniolo
Coaches: Shannon, Gishi, and Loni
High School: Canyon High School
After Graduation: Attending Long Island University
Pursuing Gymnastics: Competing for Long Island University
Career Goal:Physical therapist
Name: Elle Parsons
Gym: Precision Gymnastics
Level: Xcel Gold
Parents: Alicia and Damian Parsons
Coaches: Gabby and Reagan
High School: Los Osos High School
After Graduation: I plan to attend a four year university but have not decided which yet.
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Attorney
Name: Haylee Wright
Gym: American Gymnastics Academy AGA
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: Carrie & Jeff Wright
Coaches: Paula Tribble, Kristina Luna, Shaylee Barsness
High School: Cypress High School
After Graduation: Going to OCC, then on to Cal State Long Beach
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Wants to pursue careers in both ASL Interpreting and a Pastry Chef
Name: Sabrina Smith
Gym: Gymnastics Olympica
Level: 10
Parents: Amy and Greg Smith
Coaches: Lara and Arsen Minasyan
High School: Calabasas High School
After Graduation: Attending Ithaca College
Pursuing Gymnastics: Competing for Ithaca College
Career Goal: Psychiatry
Name: Rachel Bir
Gym: Team Legacy
Level: 10
Parents: Cynthia and David Bir
Coaches: Lyndsay Baum and Aladine Naamou
High School: Calabasas High School
After Graduation: Rachel is planning on attending college and majoring in engineering or computer science.
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Computer Science or Engineering
Name: Krizelle Casandra (KC) Gappi
Gym: Team Legacy
Level: 10
Parents: Shiela and Chris Gappi
Coaches: Lyndsay Baum and Aladine Naamou
High School: Adolfo Camarillo High School
After Graduation: KC will be attending college in the fall.
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Would like to work in the medical field.
Name: Shamiyah Sweet
Gym: American Gymnastics Academy (AGA)
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: Eric & Ali Sweet
Coaches: Paula Tribble, Kristina Luna, Shaylee Barsness
High School: Long Beach PolyTechnic High School
After Graduation: I have two academic scholarship offers from University of Oregon and the University of Arizona
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Majoring in Political Science
Name: Madeline Macias
Gym: West Coast Elite Gymnastics
Level: 10
Parents: Monica Carrillo and Mark Macias
Coaches: Toni Angelova and Fernando Villa
High School:Mayfield Senior School
After Graduation: Undecided, Studying Human Biology/Physiology
Pursuing Gymnastics: Undecided
Career Goal: Become a Sports Medicine Doctor
Name: Shanley Tran
Gym: New Hope
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: Hoang Tran and Thuy My Nguyen
Coaches: Sara Carlson, Brittany Tom Sun, Jamey Gossett
High School: Fountain Valley High School
After Graduation: I plan on going to community college
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Architect
Name: Gianna Diamante
Gym: Straight A's Gymnastics Academy (SAGA)
Level: Xcel Platinum
Parents: Ed and Laura Diamante
Coaches: Nicole and Kaitlyn
High School: Downey High School
After Graduation: Attend Cal State Long Beach or a UC campus
Pursuing Gymnastics: Would love to stay involved if given the opportunity
Career Goal: Pursue a career in Architecture
Name: Anika Kothari
Gym: Eric Will Gymnastics Center
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: Martha and Sonny Kothari
Coaches: Elissa Cox and Hayley Cluff
High School: Orange County School of the Arts
After Graduation: Plans to attend either University of Washington or University of Oregon
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Art Curator
Name: Kiana Reed
Gym: Eric Will Gymnastics Center
Level: Xcel Diamond
Parents: Darlene and Chris Reed
Coaches: Elissa Cox and Hayley Cluff
High School: Sunny Hills High School
After Graduation: College - Undecided. Major: Physics
Pursuing Gymnastics: Wants to pursue College Club Gymnastics
Career Goal: Astrophysicist
Name: Micah Desai
Gym: Eric Will Gymnastics Center
Level: Xcel Platinum
Parents: Sharon and Prakash Desai
Coaches: Elissa Cox and Hayley Cluff
High School: Sunny Hills High School
After Graduation: College - Undecided. Major: Communications or Business
Pursuing Gymnastics: Wants to pursue College Club Gymnastics
Career Goal:
Name: Eden Ramirez
Gym: Eric Will Gymnastics Center
Level: Xcel Platinum
Parents: Bernice and Dan Ramirez
Coaches: Elissa Cox and Hayley Cluff
High School: Sunny Hills High School
After Graduation:College - Undecided. Major: Psychology
Pursuing Gymnastics: Wants to continue coaching gymnastics while going to school.
Career Goal: Would like to be a Teacher
Name: Melyna Smith
Gym: Compass Gymnastics
Level: Xcel Gold
Parents: Randy & Shasta Smith
Coaches: Kristen Braeckel
High School: Health Sciences High & Middle College
After Graduation: I plan on joining the US army reserves working as a medic while attending a four year university studying biology
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Doctor ( between radiology or cardiology)
Name: Irina Wong
Gym: Paramount Elite Gymnastics
Level: 9
Parents: Douglas Wong and Martina Lee
Coaches: Liang Zhao, Yannick, Emily, and Karine
High School: Grace Christian School
After Graduation: Study Kinesiology or Occupational Therapy in university while working a part-time job as a recreational gymnastics coach
Pursuing Gymnastics: Retiring from Gymnastics
Career Goal: Head gymnastics coach or Physical Therapist