CORY BARNES, YMCA Tumbling Tornados - Canton, IL Cory is 17 years old and has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, & double- mini for twelve years. He was on the 2010-11 USTA National Team. His favorite National Team trip was Woodward. After high school, Cory wants to go to college and become a Special Education Teacher. He would like to meet Jason Burnett because he set the World Record for difficulty on the trampoline. The skill that was the hardest for Cory to learn was a full out. Cory likes to play , hunt, fish, and play the guitar.

He is in the 11th grade at Canton High School where his favorite subjects are Science and English.

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RACHAEL BARNETTE, Fox Valley Power Tumbling & Trampoline - McHenry, IL Rachael is 15 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double-mini ten years. After high school/college, she would like to have a job and possibly be coaching. Rachael would like to meet either Shawn Johnson because she is her favorite athlete or Zac Efron because he is her favorite actor. Back walk-overs were the hardest skill for Rachael to learn. Other than T&T, her favorite past- times are being a kid with her friends, playing sports, and just being carefree. Rachael is in the 10th grade at Johnsburg High School. World History is her favorite subject.

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NICHOLAS BARON, 5 Star Elite - Ringwood, IL Nicholas is 15 years old. This is the first time he has been a member of the USTA National Team. He has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double-mini eleven years. Nicholas has two interests - building and architecture or working with animals. He would most like to meet Betty White because she is inspirational and hilarious. The skill that was the hardest for him to learn was a rudi out tuck. His favorite past-times are hanging out with friends, , , snow skiing, boating, and wake boarding. Nicholas is in the 9th grade at Marian Central Catholic High School. Science and Computers are his favorite subjects. McKENDRA BARTHELME, Gymnastics Club of Olney - Olney, IL McKendra is 14 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for nine years and trampoline/double-mini seven years. After high school, McKendra plans to go to a University, participate in college athletics, and become an orthodontist. McKendra would like to be a performer from Cirque Du Soleil because she is interested in learning more about what it takes to become a performer. She loves to do all kinds of sports - soccer, , cross country, track, and . She also enjoys band and drum line. Madison is in the 8th grade at Jasper County Junior High and her favorite subject is Algebra.

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AUBREY BEYERS, Kris’ Power Tumbling - Shelbyville, IL Aubrey is 10 years old and this is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double-mini five years. Aubrey would like to be a dentist/orthodontist or a veterinarian. She would like to meet Shawn Johnson because Shawn is really good at her sport and Aubrey wants to be good at her sport like her. The skill that was hardest for Aubrey to learn was a rudi (she couldn’t find her feet). Other than T&T, Aubrey’s favorite past-times are soccer, dance (especially hip-hop), four wheeler riding, American Girls, and playing with her cat. She is a 5th grade student at Sacred Heart School in Pana, IL. Her favorite subject is Science.

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GRAYSON BEYERS, Kris’ Power Tumbling - Shelbyville, IL Grayson is 12 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double-mini for six years. Grayson wants to be a veterinarian or a pediatrician. She would like to meet Shawn Johnson because Shawn is her role model and Grayson loves watching her on the Olympics. The skill that was the hardest for Grayson to learn was a rudi. Other than T&T, Grayson’s favorite past-times are volleyball, running, dance, and hanging out with her friends and family. Grayson is in the 6th grade at Jefferson Middle School. Her favorite subjects are Science and Reading.

® JOSH COLES, 5 Star Elite - Ringwood, IL Josh is 17 years old. This is the first time he has been a member of the USTA National Team. He has been involved in tumbling for 13 years, trampoline for 10 years, and double-mini for 12 years. Josh wants to perform in Cirque Du Soleil. He would like to meet his Great Grandma because she died when Josh was a baby and all he has heard about her are amazing things. A back in full out straight was the hardest skill for him to learn. Other than T&T, his favorite past-times are playing other sports with his friends (such as football, baseball and soccer), hanging out with his friends at the mall, the beach, or downtown Chicago, traveling, and seeing all the new types of people and places.

He is a student at McHenry County College. His favorite subject is Math. ® KARISSA DILLER, Gymnastics, Etc. - Bloomington, IL Karissa is 19 years old. This is the fourth time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. Her favorite National Team trip was to Tampa, Florida, in February of 2007. She has been involved in tumbling for six years and trampoline/double-mini for twelve years. After she graduates from college, Karissa wants to be an Athletic Trainer at the United States Olympic Training Center. She would like to meet to cast of the TV show, Gossip Girl, because it is her favorite series to watch. The hardest skill for her to learn was a half out. Karissa’s favorite past time, other than trampoline and double-mini, is participating in Gamma Phi Circus at Illinois State University. Circus allows her to apply all of the skills she learned in trampoline in a new and exciting way.

Karissa is a freshman at Illinois State University. Her favorite subject is Anatomy. ® CAYLA DOMAGALA, 5 Star Elite - Ringwood, IL Cayla is 14 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double- mini for 6 years. After school, Cayla wants to study to be a vet. She also wants to stay in tumbling as long as she can compete or coach. Cayla would like to meet Phillip Phillips from American Idol because he is an amazingly talented musician and singer. She loves to hang out with her friends when she is not at the gym. The hardest skill for her to learn was a full.

Cayla is in the 9th grade at McHenry West Campus and her favorite subjects are Math and Chorus.

® MORGANN EIDE, MAT Tumbling & Trampoline - Marshalltown, IA

Morgann is 12 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for five years and trampoline/double-mini for three years. The skill that was the hardest for her to learn was a double pike. Morgann plans on pursuing a major in veterinary or coaching at Iowa State University. While in college, she plans on staying active in tumbling. She is very close with her parents, little sister, and grandparents, so if they are not traveling to a meet and hanging out with their MAT family, they will be doing some activities at home. They spend a lot of time outside when it is nice out and vacation to Florida with her grandparents every spring break! They are also very involved with their church and have fun going to church outings.

She has had the honor of meeting one of her role models, Olympian Shawn Johnson. She would love to have the opportunity to meet her other role model, Olympian Nastia Lukin. As a 6th grade student at Aurora Heights Elementary, her favorite subjects are Science, Social Studies, and Wellness.

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KELLYN EUHUS, Wight Tumble Academy - Pecatonica, IL Kellyn is 13 years old. This is the second time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. Her favorite National Team Trip was to New York. She has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double-mini for 9 years. The skill that was the hardest for Kellyn to learn was a rudi out. Kellyn plans on making a career as an attorney. She has always wanted to meet the attorney, Leslie Abramson, who is famous for winning the Melendez brothers murder trial. She loves to ride her horses around her back yard and play soccer whenever she is not in the gym for tumbling or cheer.

She is in the 8th grade at Byron Middle School. Her favorite subject is Social Studies.

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ILENIA HAILS, Illinois Gymnastics Club of Olney, Olney, IL Ilenia is 17 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for 13 years and trampoline/double-mini for 6 years. After high school/college, Ilenia wants to own and operate a dance studio. She would like to meet Adam Sandler because he is the funniest actor ever! A double back tuck on double mini has been the hardest skill for her to learn. Other than T&T, her favorite past-times are dancing, shopping, and hanging out with friends and family.

She is in the 12th grade at Effingham High School and her favorite subjects are Math and English. JOHN HANTEN, Gymnastics, Etc. - Bloomington, IL John is 15 years old. This is the second time he has been a member of the USTA National Team. His favorite National Team trip was to New York. He has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double-mini for six years. After school, John wants to be a chef for a home-style restaurant. He would like to meet Jason Burnett because he is awesome at trampoline. The hardest skill for John to learn was a rudi. He likes hanging out with friends. John is in 10th grade at Heyworth High School. His favorite subject is Psychology.

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JACOB HEDBERG, Wight Tumble Academy - Pecatonica, IL Jacob is 11 years old. This is the first time he has been a member of the USTA National Team. He has been involved in tumbling for six years and trampoline/ double-mini for three years. Jacob would like to be either a doctor or and architect. He would like to meet Steve Jobs because Jacob loves his iPod and all Apple products. Working out of double fulls has been the hardest for him to learn. Other than T&T, his favorite past-times are swimming and diving, playing the piano, golfing, and spending time with his family. In the summer, he loves going to water parks and riding roller coasters at amusement parks.

He attends Belvidere Central Middle School and is in the 6th grade. His favorite subjects are Math, Science, and Art.

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CAITLIN HEIDENREICH, 5 Star Elite - Ringwood, IL Caitlin is 16 years old. This is the second time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. Her favorite National Team Trip was to New York and Woodward. She has been involved in tumbling for 13 years, trampoline for 12 years, and double-mini for 9 years. Caitlin wants to teach 1st grade. She would like to meet Luke Bryan who is, to her, the most amazing country singer ever! The skills that were the hardest for her to learn was a double tuck, working out of a ½ out tuck on double mini, and a full. Caitlin loves to spend time with her family and friends. She also loves to swim and dive.

She is a 10th grade student at Harlem High School. Her favorite subjects are History and Spanish.

® COURTNEY HOLETZKY, Twiststars Tumbling & Trampoline - Tinley Park, IL Courtney is 13 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double-mini for seven years. After high school, Courtney would like to attend college to be a physical therapist. She would like to meet Carrie Underwood because Carrie is a good musician and an inspiration to everyone. The hardest skill for Courtney to learn was a rudi. Other than T&T, her favorite past-times are hanging out with friends and watching movies. Science and Gym are her favorite subjects at Crete-Monee Middle School where she is in the 7th grade.

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LACEY JENKINS, Prairie Land Power Tumbling and Trampoline - Lovington, IL Lacey is 15 years old (16 on May 10). This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double-mini for seven years. After school/college Lacey wants to become a Spanish teacher and travel the world with her family. She would like to meet Nastia Lukin so Nastia could tell Lacey her secret to getting rid of butterflies before competition and so she could get some good training tips. A double back tuck was the hardest skill for Lacey to learn. She likes to cheer at MHS, spend time with her friends, sewing, cooking, and going out to movies. Lacey is in the 10th grade at Mattoon High School. Her favorite subjects are Spanish and English.

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EMILY KALER, Gymnastics, Etc. - Bloomington, IL Emily is 16 years old. This is the second time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. Her favorite National Team Trip was Woodward. She has been involved in tumbling/double-mini for 14 years and trampoline for 12 years.

Emily hasn’t decided what she wants to do after school. She would have liked to meet George Nissan before he died, because the sport wouldn’t exist without him. Twisting skills have been the hardest for her to learn. Her favorite past- time is hanging out with her friends. She is in the 10th grade at The High School of Saint Thomas More where her favorite subjects are Math and English.

® KELLY KEITEL, Sun Elite Athletic Club - Charleston, IL Kelly is 14 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for 11 years and trampoline/double-mini for 9 years. Kelly wants to find a job as an athletic trainer. She would like to meet Alaina Williams, who is a good trampolinist and has gone to the Olympics. The hardest skill for Kelly to learn was a half-out tuck. Other than T&T, her favorite past-times are running cross country and hanging out with friends.

She is a 9th grade student at Effingham High School. Her favorite subject is Global Studies/Contemporary World History.

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KARIS KOVACS, Fox Valley Tumbling & Trampoline - McHenry, IL Karis is 16 years old. This is the second time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. Her favorite trip was to New York City. She has been involved in trampoline and double-mini for ten years. After school, Karis would like to become a forensic scientist. She would like to meet the band, Fallout Boy, because she loves their music. A double back tuck was the skill that was the hardest for her to learn. She likes listening to music and shopping with her mom. Karis is in 10th grade at Warren Township High School and her favorite subjects are Math and Science.

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MEIKA LACEY, Illinois Gymnastics Club of Olney - Olney, IL Meika is 16 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for 14 years and trampoline/double-mini for 6 years. She knows that business law will be in her future; but, she is not sure what part of the law industry she will be in. Meika would like to meet Shawn Johnson because of Shawn’s determination. The skill that was the hardest for Meika to learn was a double full. She enjoys playing sports for her school, such as volleyball, track, and cheerleading.

Meika is in the 10th grade at East Richland High. Her favorite subject is Math.

® NICHOLE MACIEJEWSKI, 5 Star Elite - Ringwood, IL Nichole is 16 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for three years and trampoline/double-mini for four years. Nichole wants to be a teacher. She would like to meet Jason Burnett because he is amazing at trampoline. A half-in half-out has been the skill that was the hardest for her to learn. She likes spending time with her friends.

Nichole is in 10th grade at Downers Grove North. Her favorite subjects are Spanish and English.

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DANIELLE MAGDA, Twiststars Tumbling & Trampoline, Tinley Park, IL Danielle is 14 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for 11 years. After school, she would like to be a cosmetologist. The person she would like to meet would be Shawn Johnson. Working out of a barani has been the hardest for her to learn. This is the only sport Danielle has ever done.

Danielle is itn the 9 h grade at Lincoln-Way West High School where her favorite subject is Algebra.

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CLIFFORD WILLIAM MARTIN JR., Twiststars Tumbling & Trampoline, Tinley Park, IL Clifford is 15 years old. This is the first time he has been a member of the USTA National Team. He has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double-mini for 4 years. After he completes high school, he would like to attend college and medical school. He wants to be a sports physician. If Clifford could meet anyone, he would like to meet Dwayne “Lil’ Wayne” Carter. Clifford would like to meet him because he is a very hard working individual and has also attended college and earned a degree which is rare in the world of hip-hop. The skill that was the hardest for Clifford to learn was the half out pike. When Clifford is not tumbling, he enjoys listening to music, playing video games, and finger boarding.

He is an 9th grade student at Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men-Englewood. His favorite subject is Physics.

® ANALYSE RATKOSWKI, 5 Star Elite - Ringwood, IL Analyse is 18 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for 7 years and trampoline/double-mini for 9 years. Analyse would like to own a bakery - she loves to cook, especially pastries. Analyse said it is hard to say who she would like to meet; however, if she was still alive, she would like to meet Coco Chanel who had amazing fashion and style. The hardest skill to for Analyse to learn was a back handspring. Analyse loves to horseback ride. She also does obedience/agility with her golden retriever, Max. Analyse is a freshman at the College of Lake County. Her favorite subject is anything culinary.

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MADISEN RICKETT, MAT Tumbling and Trampoline - Marshalltown, IA Madisen is 13 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for 8 years and trampoline/double-mini for 3 years. After school, Madisen wants to be a physical therapist. She would like to meet Shawn Johnson because Madisen has always wanted to be like Shawn since she was little. A full in tuck out has been the hardest skill for Madisen to learn. Other than T&T, she likes playing volleyball with her sister.

Madisen is in the 8th grade at Miller Middle School. Her favorite subject is Science. ®

KATIE SEPE, 5 Star Elite - Ringwood, IL Katie is 13 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for 11 years and trampoline/double-mini for 4 years. She wants to become a teacher and coach trampoline, double mini, and tumbling. Katie really would like to meet Shawn Johnson because Shawn is an amazing athlete and an awesome role model. A half out was a difficult skill for her to learn....she is so happy she did it! Katie likes hanging out with friends at the mall, shopping, and swimming. She also loves going to the beach!

A 7th grade student at Glenn Westlake Middle School, Katie’s favorite subjects are Social Studies and Language Arts.

® BRIANA STEWART, Effingham Academy of Gymnastics - Effingham, IL Briana is 17 years old. This is the second time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. Her favorite National Team Trip was her first and only trip, NYC! She has been involved in tumbling for 11 years. Briana would like to work with kids, and make a positive impact on children in any way that she possibly can. She wishes she could have met her mother’s parents. They both passed away when she was very young. Briana hears a lot of great stories about how wonderful her grandparents were, but unfortunately she didn’t get the chance to meet them. She would like to meet the two people that molded her mom into such an awesome person. A double tuck was the hardest skill for Briana to learn. She loves to read, write, and paint in her free time.

As a 12th grade at Effingham High School, Briana’s favorite subjects are Art class and Composition I & II. ®

BRITTNI THOMPSON, Mattoon Academy of Gymnastics - Mattoon, IL Brittni is 15 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling, trampoline and double-mini for 6 years. After school, Brittni would like to do something with law enforcement and criminal justice, although she is not exactly sure what. She would like to meet Shawn Johnson because Shawn had a major knee surgery similar to Brittni’s and is making a come-back (and so is Brittni). The skill that was the hardest for Brittni to learn was a double back. Brittni likes to volunteer with her youth group and spend time with her family and friends.

Brittni is in the 9th grade at Mattoon High School. Her favorite subjects are Algebra and Biology.

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ALLISON TROWBRIDGE, MAT Tumbling & Trampoline - Marshalltown, IA Allison is 10 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for 4 years. After high school, Allison wants to go to Iowa State University and do gymnastics. She would like to meet Donald Driver because she likes the Packers and he is a great role model. A full in pike out was the hardest skill for Allison to learn. She likes to hang out with her friends and family, go running with her sister, go to her brothers’ football and baseball games, and listen to music.

She is in the 5th grade at West Marshall and her favorite subjects are Science, P.E., recess, and lunch.

® SAMANTHA TROWBRIDGE, MAT Tumbling & Trampoline - Marshalltown, IA Samantha is 10 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for 4 years. After high school, Samantha wants to go to Iowa State University and do gymnastics also. She would like to meet Troy Aikman because she likes the Dallas Cowboys and he is a good team leader and a great football player. The hardest skill for Samantha to learn was a triple full. She likes hanging out with her family and friends, running with her sister, watching her brothers’ football, , & baseball games, and swimming.

Samantha is in the 5th grade at West Marshall. Her favorite subjects are Art, P.E., and Science.

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TYLER WALLER, Gymnastics, Etc. - Bloomington, IL Tyler is 16 years old. This is the second time he has been a member of the USTA National Team. His favorite National Team trip was going to New York and being in Times Square. He has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double mini for 7 years. After school he wants to go to a four year college and cheer; however, he doesn’t know what he wants to study yet. Tyler would like to meet Top Guns Senior Level 5 Coed Cheer Team because they are an awesome cheer team and his dream would be to be on their team. He loves to do cheerleading and being in plays and musicals.

Tyler is in the 10th grade at Tri-Valley High School. His favorite subjects are Biology and Science.

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DELANEY WALSH, Top Star Training Center - Champaign, IL Delaney is 15 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for 9 years and trampoline/double-mini for 11 years. After school, Delaney wants to find a job involving helping orphans. She would like to meet her birth parents because she was adopted and would love to see what they look like and know who they are. The hardest skill for Delaney to learn was a half out tuck. She likes hanging out with friends and family.

Delaney is in the 9th grade at Judah Christian where her favorite subjects are Math and Digital Photography.

® GARRET WATERSTRADT, Irish’s Gym - Paxton, IL Garret is 16 years old. This is the third time he has been a member of the USTA National Team. His favorite National Team Trip was to Woodward and New York City. He has been involved in tumbling for 14 years, trampoline for 9 ½ years, and double mini for 11 years. He would like to go to college to be a veterinarian. Garret would like to meet Stephen King because he is his favorite author. The hardest skill for Garret to learn was a rudi out tuck. Other than T&T, his favorite thing to do is show choir.

Garret is in the 10th grade at Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School. His favorite subject is Advanced Biology.

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DERRICK WEISS, GymTyme Trampoline and Tumbling - Louisville, KY Derrick is 18 years old. This is the first time he has been a member of the USTA National Team. He has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double mini for 8 years. After school, Derrick wants to go into Education/Coaching/Sports/ Physiology/Exercise Science. He would like to meet Harrison Ford who is one of his favorite actors and hero figures. Derrick likes music (piano and drums), all water sports, snow skiing & boarding, horses, and recreational shooting. The skill that was the hardest for Derrick to learn was a double full.

Derrick is a senior at Floyd Central High School. His favorite subjects are Math and Science.

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RYLEE WILDT, The Movement Center - Macon, IL Rylee is 15 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling for ten years. After school, Rylee wants to be a tumbling coach. She would like to meet Megan Ferguson because Rylee saw her compete in the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Regionals and Megan was amazing - most likely to be an Olympic Gold Medalist! A barani entry was the hardest skill for Rylee to learn. Rylee enjoys dancing...she is constantly dancing around.

Rylee is in the 9th grade at Central A&M High School. Her favorite subject is Spanish.

® HALEIGH WORKS, Top Notch Gymnastics Academy - Somerset, KY Haleigh is 15 years old. This is the first time she has been a member of the USTA National Team. She has been involved in tumbling, trampoline, and double-mini for 8 years. After school, Haleigh plans to go to medical school and graduate with a degree in Neonatal Nursing. She would like to meet Tim Tebow because he is her favorite football player and a good Christian. A rudi was the hardest skill for Haleigh to learn. Other than T&T, her favorite past-times are cheerleading, texting, hanging out with friends, and aggravating her younger sisters.

Haleigh is in the 10th grade at Pulaski High School. Her favorite subject is Biology.

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