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TABLE OF CONTENTS All-Time Roster______22 Bios______6-16 Carmichael Auditorium______2 Coaches and Staff______17-18 EAGL History______21 2013 Preview______4-5 Review of 2012______19 2013 Roster______3 2013 Schedule______2 Student-Athlete Services______23 Team Records______21 Top 10 Performers______21 Year-By-Year Results______20

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2013 Regular Season Schedule Day Date Event/Opponent(s) Location Time Sunday Jan. 13 Lindsey Ferris Invitational Washington, D.C. 1 p.m. George Washington, Cornell, Temple, Penn Sunday Jan. 20 George Washington, William & Mary Chapel Hill, N.C. 2 p.m. Saturday Jan. 26 Maryland College Park, Md. 7 p.m. Saturday Feb. 2 Maryland Chapel Hill, N.C. 5 p.m. Monday Feb. 11 George Washington, William & Mary Washington, D.C. 6 p.m. Saturday Feb. 16 NC State, Bowling Green, George Washington, Raleigh, N.C. 7 p.m. Pittsburgh, William & Mary Friday Feb. 22 NC State Chapel Hill, N.C. 7 p.m. Saturday March 2 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 7 p.m. Sunday March 10 Oklahoma, Stanford Norman, Okla. 2 p.m. Saturday March 16 Pennsylvania Chapel Hill, N.C. 1 p.m.

2013 Postseason Schedule Saturday March 23 EAGL Championships Chapel Hill, N.C. 2 p.m. Saturday April 6 NCAA Regionals TBA TBA Fri.-Sun. April 19-21 NCAA National Championships Los Angeles, Calif. *All times are Eastern; all home meets are contested at Carmichael Arena

Carmichael Arena recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation.

Carmichael Arena The North Carolina faithful long have referred to Carmichael Arena as Blue Heaven and the name certainly fits. Located among the tall pine trees at the heart of the North Carolina campus, Carmichael has been home to the gymnastics program since it reached NCAA status in 1982. Carolina recently completed a multi-million dollar facelift of Carmichael Arena, which has made it one of the top Olympic sports gymnasiums in the country. The arena is named for the late William D. Carmichael Jr., a highly popular figure on campus who served as the university’s comptrol- ler, then as its vice-president. Prior to the 1976-77 season, 1,200 seats were added to bring historic Carmichael to its present capacity of 8,010. The gymnastics office is housed in Carmichael, steps from the competition floor. The facility also serves as home to the women’s basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams, as well as housing offices for many other coaches in UNC’s highly-successful Olympic Sports programs. The Carolina men’s basketball program called Carmichael home from 1965 until its move to the Dean E. Smith Center midway through the 1985-86 season. Under coach , the Tar Heels compiled a home record of 169-20 at Carmichael.

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2013 Roster Name Event(s) Class Hometown High School Pronunciation Kristin Aloi All-Around Jr. Winston-Salem, N.C. Mount Tabor Alloy Lexi Cappalli All-Around Fr. Kildeer, Ill. Adlai E. Stevenson kuh-PALL-ee Emily Cornwell All-Around Jr. Bloomington, Ind. Bloomington South Acacia Cosentino All-Around Jr. Chagrin Falls, Ohio Lakota West Elizabeth Durkac All-Around Sr. Yorktown, Va. Tabb DER-kack Michelle Ikoma All-Around Jr.* Naperville, Ill. Naperville I-koma Josselyn Mackey All-Around Fr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. Lee’s Summit North Meredith Magjuka All-Around Jr.* Greenwood, Ind. Center Grove muh-JOO-ka Maura Masatsugu UB, BB, FX Sr. Fremont, Calif. Mission San Jose ma-za-SOO-goo Sarah Peterson All-Around Fr. Huntington, N.Y. Elwood/John Glenn Janell Sargent All-Around So. Greenville, N.C. Haley Watts All-Around So. Charlotte, N.C. Providence *redshirt

Head Coach: Derek Galvin (32nd year) Assistant Coach: Amy Smith (1st Year) Student Assistant Coach: Zoya Johnson Head Athletic Trainer: Dr. Meredith Petschauer Fitness Coach: Eric Biener

2013 North Carolina Gymnastics Team Front row (l-r): Janell Sargent, Michelle Ikoma, Emily Cornwell, Sarah Peterson, Meredith Magjuka, Acacia Cosentino Second row (l-r): Lexi Cappalli, Haley Watts, Maura Masatsugu, Elizabeth Durkac, Kristin Aloi, Josselyn Mackey

2013 Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 3 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Tar Heels Seek Return To The Top The 2013 North Carolina women’s Durkac returns to the team after gymnastics team returns nine letter- Elizabeth Durkac a breakout season. She is the only winners and welcomes three freshmen gymnast in UNC’s program history as the Tar Heels look to return to the to record a 39.00 or better in the all- top of the East Atlantic Gymnastics around competition at eight consecu- League (EAGL). Carolina has won tive meets. Galvin fully expects her the EAGL five times and this year to assume her role as an all-around will host the league championship in competitor in the Tar Heels’ lineup March. again this year. Carolina graduated five talented “We’ve had some very strong gym- performers from last season’s team nasts here in the past,” says Galvin, that accounted for nearly half of the “but Elizabeth is the only one who has team’s competition lineup (11 of 24). topped 39.00 in so many consecutive However, the Tar Heels have been meets. She’s a very talented gymnast working diligently to prepare for the and an extremely hard-working gym- 2013 season and will lean heavily on nast. She will be one our of top com- a senior class that includes All-EAGL petitors on each of the four events.” performer Elizabeth Durkac and beam Masatsugu also will be a valuable standout Maura Masatsugu. asset in multiple events this season. “We have four regular season Her dance work in her floor routine meets and then the EAGL Championships,” says head coach Derek Galvin, has placed her in a viable position to join the lineup, as long as her ankle who is set to begin his 32nd season at Carolina. “I’m excited about that continues to improve. Her primary strength is on the balance beam, but she because we want people on campus and in the community to be more aware has also been working to improve her skill level on the uneven bars. She of our gymnastics team. We want more opportunities to compete in front of will provide depth in those events. our home crowd because that creates a greater excitement and enthusiasm The junior class is the largest, with five returning gymnasts, including for our gymnasts. We were among the top 12 teams in the nation based on two redshirts, Magjuka and Ikoma. Magjuka has been impressive on the attendance last year and we want to continue to grow that each year.” balance beam and floor exercise, and she has shown steady progress on A new addition to the team is assistant coach and choreographer Amy vaulting. She has been one of the most consistent gymnasts on beam in the Smith who comes to UNC from UCLA where she performed as a student- preseason. Ikoma will be a top competitor on both the floor exercise and athlete and later served as an assistant coach. Smith also has worked to vault. develop her coaching skills with gymnastics programs at Florida and Mis- “Last season, Meredith provided depth for us on floor exercise and bal- souri. ance beam,” says Galvin. “This year she looks even stronger in those two “Amy has done a fantastic job of developing the routines and developing events. She has also shown improvement on vault over last year, so Mer- the skills of the gymnasts,” says Galvin. “She’s our primary coach on bal- edith could potentially be competing on three events for us. Michelle’s new ance beam and floor exercise. She’s done all the choreography for the team floor exercise routine is full of energy and personality, and her vaulting is and a majority of the music. She’s brought in some creative things that have stronger this year too.” made the preseason even more fun and exciting. Emily Cornwell was a mainstay in the uneven bars lineup last season and “I think Amy is going to have a big impact, not only on the way the team will likely continue that role in 2013. She has responded well to Smith’s looks when we compete, but also in their confidence. Having a choreogra- coaching on balance beam and Galvin places her in the top eight on the ap- pher here all the time is something we have never had the luxury of having paratus. in the past. She is able to make adjustments on a daily basis on their floor Acacia Cosentino is also a strong competitor on the uneven bars as well routines or their beam routines. That’s going to lead to stronger perfor- as on floor exercise. She will be in the lineup on both bars and floor exer- mances throughout the course of the season.” cise this year. As her skills continue to develop on balance beam and vault- Zoya Johnson, a senior last year and an All-EAGL performer, also joined ing she will be in contention to compete on those events too. the coaching staff as a student assistant coach. Galvin is thrilled to have her Aloi, recently approved to start tumbling after her foot injury last season, providing guidance on the uneven bars and vault. hopes to rejoin the floor lineup. As one of the top competitors in that event With just 12 gymnasts on the 2013 roster, staying healthy is one of Caro- a season ago, the team is intent on getting her back to 100 percent. Aloi lina’s top priorities. The team has experienced its share of recent hardships spent most of her recovery time training on the uneven bars, as that event with both Meredith Magjuka and Michelle Ikoma redshirting during their places the least amount of stress on her injured foot. With the extra practice, careers with a back injury and a torn Achilles, respectively. Last year, Kris- her skills have improved significantly. tin Aloi suffered an ankle injury in the final meet of the season and is still In the sophomore class, Galvin likes the improvements he has seen in recovering. Haley Watts and Janell Sargent. Watts had her best meet of the season at the “We don’t have as much depth on a couple of events as we would like to 2012 NCAA regionals, and is expected to continue that success this year. have,” says Galvin. “We have one of the smallest teams, in terms of total She will likely compete on floor, beam and vault, and she is showing strong numbers, than we’ve had in many years, so we don’t have a lot of room for potential to move into the bar line-up. Sargent competed on the balance illness or injury. One of our top priorities this year is going to be keeping beam last year, and she is expected to compete on that event again this year. the team healthy throughout the full course of the season.” She may also contribute to the floor lineup. Her tumbling has grown stron- If the team can stay injury-free, it will be in solid position to compete for ger and the dance and performance quality of her routine is beautiful. the EAGL trophy. However, the goals do not stop there. The Tar Heels are “Haley has made some progress on the other events during the preseason striving to be outright regular season champions and qualify for the NCAA and there’s a strong chance she will be competing as an all-arounder,” says regional and national championships. Galvin. “Janell had a great preseason. Balance beam is where she competed Durkac and Masatsugu will serve as senior co-captains this year and Gal- for us last year. She’s looked good on beam. She’s also been working very vin has already seen their guidance pay off. hard on floor exercise and uneven bars. I think Janell is, again, going to be “The leadership within the team is very effective right now,” he says. someone who gives us depth on floor exercise.” “Elizabeth and Maura have both been very engaged in the process of every- Galvin has high hopes for each of the incoming freshman. Lexi Cap- thing we’ve done this semester. They’ve been a good voice from the team palli, Sarah Peterson and Josselyn Mackey have made a seamless transition to the coaching staff, and they’ve also served as a voice from the coaching into training for collegiate gymnastics, and though the gymnasts have yet staff to the team. That’s worked effectively.” to compete in an actual meet, they have performed well in the intra-squad 2013 UNC Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 4 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics meets held every Friday of preseason training. UNEVEN BARS: Much like vault, the Tar Heels “They each have different areas where they are stron- graduated a very talented group in this event, but gest, where they shine,” says Galvin. “Josselyn has the Galvin and the gymnasts are excited about the oppor- potential to compete for us on all four events. Actually tunity that creates in the lineup. Durkac, Cornwell and all three of them do. They are going to give us depth Cosentino are expected to be in the lineup. Masatsugu, on every event. Lexi has a very energetic style in her Watts and Sargent, along with the freshman class, will routine on floor exercise. She’s a great performer. She all be vying for a place in the bars line-up. Galvin ex- really has the kind of performance quality that draws the pects great intra-squad competition in this event along audience into the routine. On balance beam, Josselyn is with vault. very strong. Of the three freshmen she’s probably the “If I were an athlete on the team, I’d be excited most consistent on that event right now. On uneven bars, about training those two events (uneven bars/vault) be- all three are capable of making the lineup, and the same cause there are more openings for making the lineup” holds true on vaulting.” said Galvin. “And I think that’s the attitude the team is taking. With continued efforts and focus in training, SCHEDULE: Carolina will have the home crowd we’ll get stronger on those two events as the season advantage in five meets this season. The team will open progresses and we get more experience competing at the Lindsey Ferris Invitational at George Washington those events.” University, but quickly return the favor as the Tar Heels BALANCE BEAM: Morgan Evans and Krista host both George Washington and William and Mary Jasper were consistent top performers on this event last on Jan 20. Carolina and Maryland face each other in season, and Galvin must replace those two outstanding a home-and-home series in consecutive weeks on Jan. Maura performers. Masatsugu, Durkac, Magjuka, Sargent and 26 (College Park) and Feb. 2 (Chapel Hill). After road Masatsugu Watts have performed solidly in the preseason. Fresh- trips to Washington, D.C., and NC State, the Tar Heels man Mackey has also excelled on this event. Depth play host to the Wolfpack on Feb. 22. Carolina travels to will be provided by Cornwell, Cosentino, and fresh- Pittsburgh and nationally-ranked Oklahoma in the first men Cappalli and Peterson. two weeks of March before concluding the regular sea- “I’m excited about the depth I see on that event,” son by hosting Pennsylvania on Senior Day on March says Galvin. “We graduated some very consistent 16. performers, but I feel that on this event we have some Finally, Carolina wraps up the 2013 season by hosting the EAGL Cham- people who can step up and close that gap.” pionship on March 23. It is the first time UNC has hosted the league cham- FLOOR EXERCISE: With the addition of Smith to the coaching staff pionship since 2001. and the new choreography she brings, the Tar Heels will have a new look this year. Veterans Durkac, Ikoma, Cosentino, Watts and Magjuka will EVENT BY EVENT PREVIEW likely contribute to the lineup. Aloi returns as one of the top performers on VAULT: Last year’s senior class included three of the strongest vault- floor exercise from last season with hopes of overcoming a foot injury sus- ers in UNC’s history. This season, the focus will be on balanced scoring tained late last year. Cornwell, Sargent and the dynamic freshman class have throughout the lineup. In the preseason there was no single individual who all shown potential for the floor line-up. Galvin is excited to see the crowd stood out from the group. Therefore, the team will have to work together reaction to the new choreography and music the Tar Heels will display this to eliminate deductions in the execution of their vaults. Durkac, Ikoma year. and Watts return with the most college experience on the event. Magjuka, “With the new choreography and new music, I think floor is going to be a Cosentino, and the freshman class of Cappalli, Peterson, and Mackey will be lot of fun,” says Galvin. We’ve got so many different styles. Amy has been completing the line-up. very effective at tapping into the personalities of each of the gymnasts and “Vault is the event where we really needed to get stronger than where we developing the choreography for their routines. It’s going to be fun to see were at the beginning of pre-season training,” says Galvin. “The training has them compete those routines and I’m really eager to see the response from been going well, but we still have progress to make in order to be ready to spectators, from our alums, from people who have seen our gymnasts per- compete with the top teams.” form in previous seasons.”

A SPECTATOR’S GUIDE TO WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS There are four events in women’s gymnastics — Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam and Floor Exercise (from usagymnastics.org)

VAULT UNEVEN BARS BALANCE BEAM FLOOR EXERCISE A successful vault begins The most spectacular of the The beam is only four inches Usually a favorite event for with a strong, accelerated women’s events, the uneven wide and considered the the fans, the floor routine run. The best vaulters ex- bars demand strength, as most difficult event by many must be choreographed to plode off the board with tre- well as concentration, cour- gymnasts. The gymnast music and cover the entire mendous quickness during age, coordination and split- must use acrobatic, tum- floor area. The gymnast the preflight phase of the second timing. Watch for bling and dance movements must use a variety of dance vault. When the gymnast the big swings that begin in in her routine. Watch for and tumbling elements pushes off the vault table, handstands on the high bar, acrobatic series consisting of which reflects her personal- the judges are looking for incorporating multiple hand two or more elements per- ity. Most gymnasts at the in- proper body position and changes, pirouettes and formed in a row. The overall ternational level will do four an instantaneous repulsion. release elements. The entire execution should give the tumbling passes, changing Watch for the height and routine should flow from impression that the gymnast both the direction and level distance traveled, as well one skill to the next without is performing on the floor, of movement throughout as the number of flips and pauses, extra swings or not on a beam. Watch the routine. Watch for pow- twists. Gymnasts strive to additional supports. Watch for variations in rhythm, erful, yet graceful, routines Emily Cornwell “stick” their landings by tak- for the high flying dismount changes in level, and the that are fun and exciting. ing no extra steps. where the gymnast will at- harmonious blend of dance tempt to stick her landing. and acrobatic elements.

2013 Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 5 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Elizabeth Durkac Elizabeth Durkac’s Personal Bests All-Around • Senior Yorktown, Va. Vault: 9.750 - 2/5/12 in College Park, Md. Uneven Bars: 9.850 (4 times) - most recently 3/2/12 in State College, Pa. Tabb Balance Beam: 9.875 - 3/16/12 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Floor Exercise: 9.875 - 2/24/11 in Chapel Hill As a Junior All-Around: 39.275 - 2/24/12 in Chapel Hill Blossomed into one of the top all-arounders in the EAGL • Twice named the EAGL Gymnast of the 9.650 and finished second in the balance beam at William & Mary • Also had a Week for her performances against Maryland (Feb. season-high 9.650 in the vault at William & Mary • Scored a 9.800 on uneven 10) and Temple (Feb. 17) • Scored a 39.075 in the bars in the Sweetheart Invitational in Chapel Hill • Competed on bars in the all-around vs. the Terps, which included a first-place NCAA Regionals • Received EAGL All-Academic honors. 9.775 on bars and second place finishes on balance beam (9.825) and floor exercise (9.825) • Against Prep Temple, she finished first in three events - bars (9.850), balance beam (9.850) Attended Tabb High School in Yorktown, Va. • Trained at World Class Gymnas- and all-around (39.225) • Also was second on the floor (9.800) and third on vault tics in Newport News, Va., where she was coached by Tami Harrison and Jon (9.725) against the Owls • Scored a 39.000 or higher in the last nine meets of Angle • A USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Nationals competitor • Placed sixth the year • Posted a career-best 39.275 against George Washington on Feb. 24 • on balance beam and 14th in the all-around at the 2008 Level 10 National Cham- Named first-team All-EAGL on balance beam and uneven bars • Earned EAGL pionships • Former club teammate with current UNC gymnast Kara Wright. All-Academic honors • Named a scholastic All-America by the NACGC/W • Fin- ished third on the balance beam with a 9.825 and was fourth in the all-around with Personal a 39.175 at the EAGL Championships • Placed third on the balance beam with a Daughter of Lou and Chris Durkac • Born on January 8, 1991 in Panama City, 9.850 at the NCAA Regionals. Fla. • Has two sisters, Cheryl and Angela and two brothers Louis and Alec • Majoring in psychology. As a Sophomore Received EAGL All-Academic honors • Competed on bars, balance beam and Getting To Know Elizabeth Durkac floor exercise in all 11 meets • Had her best meet of the season in the dual meet home win over Pittsburgh • Scored season-highs on bars (9.825), balance beam Nickname: Bibis (9.850) and floor exercise (9.775) • Earned All-EAGL Tournament first-team Major: honors after placing second on bars with a 9.800 • Also finished 13th on balance Psychology beam with a 9.700 to help lead Carolina to its second-straight EAGL title • Peaked Career Plans: at the right time of the year with a 9.800 or higher on uneven bars in four of the Grad School last six meets of the year. What is the best thing about As a Freshman being at UNC? Competed in nine meets with a primary focus on the uneven bars • Also saw The school spirit action on the vault and balance beam in two other meets • Scored a personal- and pride every- best 9.825 to win uneven bars competition in Chapel Hill vs. Maryland • Later one shows about matched that score to finish seventh at the EAGL Championships • Helped Caro- being a lina score its highest uneven bars total of the season (49.225) and win the EAGL as well as the team title • Earned EAGL All-Tournament honors on bars • Posted a season-high girls on the gym- nastics team. Away from gymnastics and my academic pursuits, I like to spend time… with my dog, Paisley. My greatest strength as a gymnast is: I don’t get frustrated easily when I fall or mess up. Biggest sports thrill: Winning EAGL in 2010 and 2011 Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: My club coach Tami Harrison because she helped me achieve my goal of college gym- nastics and gave me a new appreciation for the sport. Favorite Food: Grilled chicken Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I never match my socks. Favorite class at UNC and why: PSYC 225: Sensation and Perception because all the topics were so interesting. At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your earliest memory of gymnastics? Very young, maybe around three, and I re- member getting my first rip on my hand from bars. The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Michelle, “Michine” What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? “Leave the Pieces” by The Wreckers What reality show would you most like to be on? “Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker” My favorite guilty pleasure is: Ice cream If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Brad Paisley People say I look like: Other blondes on the team Favorite place to visit: Tucson, Ariz.

2013 UNC Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 6 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Maura Masatsugu Maura Masatsugu’s Personal Bests All-Around • Senior Fremont, Calif. Balance Beam: 9.900 - 2/10/12 in Chapel Hill Mission San Jose Getting To Know Maura Masatsugu As a Junior Competed in all 11 meets as part of the balance Major: beam lineup • Named to the EAGL balance beam Biochemistry first team • Placed either first or second on beam Career Plans: at six of the 11 meets • Won the beam title with a Grad school career-best 9.900 vs. Maryland • Won the beam title What is the with a 9.875 vs. George Washington and captured best thing the beam title vs. Ohio State with a 9.875 • Earned about being second-team EAGL All-Tournament honors after finishing 16th with a 9.725 on at UNC? the beam at the conference championships. The people! There’s a As a Sophomore huge sense of Competed in all 11 meets as part of the Tar Heels’ balance beam rotation • Posted community. a season-high 9.850 on beam to capture the individual title at the George Wash- Away from ington Invitational in the season opener • Finished second on beam at William gymnastics & Mary with a 9.750 • Earned second-team All-EAGL Tournament with a 13th and my place finish on beam (9.700) academic to help Carolina win its pursuits, I second straight conference like to spend title • Posted a 9.800 on time…hanging beam to finish seventh at the out with my NCAA regional in Norman, best friend, Okla. • Received EAGL All- Elizabeth Academic honors. Durkac and her puppies. As a Freshman My greatest strength as a gymnast is: being dramatic Competed on the balance Biggest sports thrill and why: Winning EAGL in 2010 and 2011 because I got beam in four meets vs. to experience it with my team! William & Mary, Rutgers, at Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: My older the EAGL Championships sister, Kaylee, because I would watch her at gymnastics practice and copy her. and the NCAA Regionals • We’ve been competing ever since. Scored a person-best 9.750 Favorite Book: Twilight series vs. Rutgers on beam • Re- Favorite Food: My dad’s guacamole ceived EAGL All-Academic Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I have an extra vertebrae in my honors. back. Favorite class at UNC: BIOL 426: Biology and Blood Diseases Prep At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your Attended Mission San Jose earliest memory of gymnastics? Four; making my dad watch me set up and High School in Fremont, do obstacle courses over and over Calif. • Trained with Neal The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Stanley, Kristin Aloi’s ankle Gallant and Lisa Aguirre at cyst Bay Aerials Gymnastics • What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? “Look at Me Now” Placed second on vault and by Chris Brown (duet with Durkac) bars at the Level 10 NorCal What reality show would you most like to be on? “The Bachelorette” State Meet in 2007 • In 2006 My favorite guilty pleasure is: French fries was the Level 9 NorCal If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Justin Bieber all-around, uneven bars and The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: Elizabeth Durkac beam state champion • 2006 People say I look like: My sister! Western National Floor Favorite place to visit: Hawaii with my family Champion.

Personal Daughter of Cary and Laurel Masatsugu • Born on March 23, 1991 in Fremont, Calif. • Given name is Maura Hiromi Masatsugu • Has one sister, Kaylee, who she cites as having the greatest influence on her athletic career • Majoring in biochemistry.

2013 Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 7 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Michelle Ikoma All-Around • RS Junior Michelle Ikoma’s Personal Bests Naperville, Ill. Vault: 9.775 - 2/14/10 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Naperville Uneven Bars: 9.725 - 3/5/10 in Gainesville, Fla. Balance Beam: 9.650 - 2/20/10 in Raleigh, N.C. Floor Exercise: 9.775 - 3/20/10 in Chapel Hill, N.C. As a Sophomore All-Around: 38.425 - 3/5/10 in Gainesville, Fla. Named an Arthur Ashe Scholar Award winner • Earned EAGL All-Academic honors • Named a scholastic All-America by the NACGC/W • Came Getting To Know Michelle Ikoma back to the lineup to compete in nine events primar- ily in vault and floor • Scored a season-high 9.750 Nicknames: on floor exercise to finish sixth vs. Maryland • Miche, Michine, Scored a season-best 9.725 at the NCAA Regional • Human Google/ At the conclusion of the season, she spent the summer taking business classes at Wikipedia the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Major: Double major in business 2011 administration Tore the Achilles tendon in her right foot in practice in January just before the and exercise and start of the 2011 season and redshirted. sports science with a minor in As a Freshman mathematics Competed in all 11 events and was a valuable contributor on all events • Began Career Plans: Still the season with a fourth place finish on the uneven bars at the George Washing- to be decided…the ton Invitational • Finished second on the vault with a 9.750 at William & Mary • front-runners right Scored a season-high 9.775 and finish fourth on vault vs. Maryland • Competed now are work- in the all-around for the first time in her career at the Sweetheart Invitational and ing for Google or scored a 37.700 • Had a season-high 9.725 on bars and a personal-best 38.425 in working for a con- all-around at Florida • Posted a season-best 9.775 on vault vs. West Virginia and a sulting company; personal-best 9.775 on floor exercise vs. Rutgers • Received EAGL All-Academic however, this honors. changes on a daily basis. Prep What is the best Trained with Dan & Beth Miller at Arena Gymnastics in Joliet, Ill. • Attended thing about being Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Ill. • 2007, 2008 and 2009 USA at UNC? The Gymnastics Junior Olympic Nationals qualifier • 2009 Illinois State and Region amazing people that you get to meet every single day! 5 all-around champion • Was the 2007 Region 5 all-around, balance beam and Away from gymnastics and my academic pursuits, I like to spend time…hik- uneven bars champion • Placed seventh on uneven bars and 14th in the all-around ing, tutoring, volunteering in the community, sleeping in and relaxing with my at the 2007 Junior Olympic National Championships • Placed fourth on uneven family and friends bars, sixth on vault and sixth in the all-around at the 2008 USA Gymnastics Junior My greatest strength as a gymnast is: my work ethic Olympic Level 10 Nationals. Biggest sports thrill and why: Winning back-to-back EAGL Championships in 2010 and 2011…sharing these moments with my teammates and coaches is Personal something that I’ll never forget. Daughter of Allan and Denise Ikoma • Born on March 19, 1991 in Chicago, Ill. Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: My sister • Given name is Michelle Mariko Ikoma • Has a sister, Danielle (20) who is a because she’s always been my role model, both in and outside the gym, and I member of the Stanford gymnastics team and a brother, Derek (15) • Majoring know that I can always go to her for encouragement and advice. in biostatistics and biology • Enjoys shopping, cryptograms and Dance Dance Favorite Book: My Sister’s Keeper Revolution. Favorite Food: My dad’s chicken souvlaki or my mom’s friend chicken with musubi Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I was a “Kid Scientist” on “The Late Show with David Letterman” in the 8th grade. Favorite class at UNC and why: BIOL 202: Genetics and Molecular Biology be- cause I like to know how things work, and this class was all about how things work and fit together at a microscopic level to give rise to biological phenom- ena that we tend to take for granted. At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your earliest memory of gymnastics? Age 3; my earliest gymnastics memory is get- ting separated from my class, looking around in a panic, then running to join my sister’s group even though she was in a completely different class. The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Bibis What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? “Stand” by Rascal Flatts What reality show would you most like to be on? I think I’d probably be more likely to end up on a game show-either “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” or “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” My favorite guilty pleasure is: It’s a toss-up between Bski’s chocolate chip cookies and TCBY’s Peanut Butter Delight frozen yogurt. If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Thomas Edison The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: Dr. Meredith Petschauer People say I look like: UNC freshman tennis player Ashley Dai Favorite place to visit: Palo Alto, Calif., because my sister lives there and the weather is almost always nice.

2013 UNC Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 8 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Meredith Magjuka All-Around • Junior Meredith Magjuka’s Personal Bests Greenwood, Ind. Vault: 9.500 - 1/16/11 in Washington, D.C. Center Grove Uneven Bars: 9.650 - 1/17/10 in Washington, D.C. Balance Beam: 9.650 - 1/17/10 in Washington, D.C. Floor Exercise: 9.550 - 2/5/11 in Chapel Hill, N.C. As a Sophomore Competed on floor exercise in three meets - at George Washington, vs. William & Mary and at Getting To Know Meredith Magjuka Alabama • Also competed in exhibition in several Nickname: Mer meets on beam and floor • Earned EAGL All-Aca- Major: Business demic honors • Named a scholastic All-America by administration the NACGC/W. with minors in environmental sustainability and As a Freshman social and eco- Competed in four meets after returning to competitive action following a redshirt nomic Justice season in 2010 • Competed on vault and floor at the first two meets of the season Career Plans: at the George Washington Invitational and at Rutgers • Was part of the floor lineup Environmental at William & Mary and at home vs. Maryland • Scored a personal-best 9.575 on consulting floor at Rutgers • Posted a season-high 9.500 at George Washington • Received What is the best EAGL All-Academic honors. thing about being at UNC? In 2010 The vast network Redshirted in 2010 after fracturing a vertebrae in her back • Competed on uneven of resources, bars and balance beam at George Washington Invitational and William & Mary opportunities prior to the injury • Scored personal-bests on bars (9.650) and balance beam and innovation (9.650) in George Washington Invitational. happening within academic and Prep athletic arenas A top student at Center Grove High School • Trained under the guidance of Away from Michelle Hart and Casey Wright at Wright’s Gymnastics Academy in Green- gymnastics and wood, Ind. • Three-time USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Champion • my academic pursuits, I like to spend time…doing yoga, going to farmers’ Achieved the ultimate as a Level 10 gymnast competitively at the 2007 Ju- markets and cooking. nior Olympic National Championships when she won the floor exercise title • My greatest strength as a gymnast is: My determination Repeated that achievement, and even went a step further, in 2008 when she was Biggest sports thrill and why? Winning Junior Olympic Nationals because I crowned as the floor exercise and all-around champion at the USA Gymnastics was surrounded by my closest friends and family, and it was a perfect end to Junior Olympic National Championships. my club career. Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: My family Personal because they have supported me through every up and down. Daughter of Rich and Annette Magjuka • Born on November 11, 1990 in Green- Favorite Book: Crime and Punishment wood, Ind. • Given name is Meredith Anne Magjuka • Has one sister, Marianne Favorite Drink: Coffee and one brother, David • Enjoys cooking and watching football with her dad • Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I can’t ride a bike. Majoring in environmental studies and business. Favorite class at UNC and why: Environmental Justice because it led to me discovering my passion. At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics? Two What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? I can’t sing at all! My favorite guilty pleasure is: Sleeping in If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: President Obama People say I look like: My brother. I’m often asked if we are twins. Favorite place to visit: Home

2013 Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 9 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Kristin Aloi Kristin Aloi’s Personal Bests All-Around • Junior Winston-Salem, N.C. Vault: 9.800 (twice) - most recently 3/10/12 in Chapel Hill Balance Beam: 9.775 (2 times) most recently 3/5/11 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Mount Tabor Floor Exercise: 9.875 (three times) - most recently 3/2/12 in State College, Pa. All-Around: 36.800 - 1/29/12 in Chapel Hill As a Sophomore Named an Arthur Ashe Scholar Award winner • Earned EAGL All-Academic honors • Named Getting To Know Kristin Aloi a scholastic All-America by the NACGC/W • Competed in nine meets, primarily on vault, balance Major: Pre-phar- beam and floor exercise • Won the individual title macy and psychol- on vault at George Washington with a 9.775 and ogy also placed second at that meet on floor with a 9.750 Career Plans: • Captured the floor exercise title the following week vs. William & Mary with Pharmacy a 9.850 • Also registered an all-around score of 36.800 against W&M • Had a What is the best career-best 9.875 on floor vs. George Washington on Feb. 24 • Named second- thing about being team All-EAGL on floor • At the conclusion of the season, she participated in at UNC? The entire the Coach For College program, which took her to Vietnam to teach during the atmosphere of this summer. campus; it’s amaz- ing! As a Freshman Away from gym- Competed in all 11 meets as a member of the vault, balance beam and floor exer- nastics and my cise lineups • Earned first-team All-EAGL Tournament honors on floor exercise academic pursuits, and was second team on balance beam • At the EAGL meet, she posted a fifth I like to spend place finish (9.850) on floor and a ninth place finish (9.750) on beamAlso • had a time…stargazing, season-high 9.750 on vault as Carolina won its second consecutive EAGL crown hanging out with • Won the individual balance beam event vs. William & Mary with a personal- friends, singing best 9.775 • Earlier in the year, she also posted a 9.775 on beam at West Virginia and eating at new • Had a career-best 9.875 to win the floor exercise title vs. Pittsburgh • Also won restaurants. individual floor exercise events at William & Mary and vs. Maryland • Finished My greatest sixth on floor with a 9.850 at the NCAA regionals in Norman, Okla. • Received strength as a gym- EAGL All-Academic honors. nast is: My perse- verance Prep Biggest sports thrill: Winning the 2011 EAGL conference as a team Attended Mount Tabor Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: My parents, High School in Winston- they always pushed me and never stopped believing. Salem, N.C • Trained at Favorite Book: Any Jodi Picoult book High Point Gymnastics Favorite Food: Lumpia Academy from 2008-2010 Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I’m obsessed with the color red. • From 2006-2008 trained Favorite class at UNC: COMP 80: Computers Helping People at Salem Gymnastics At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your Sports Center • Chosen earliest memory of gymnastics? Eight; practicing mill circus on the bars and to the Regional All-Star peeling off Team • Junior Olympic The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Bibis (Elizabeth Durkac) Nationals Team Champi- What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? “Imagine” by John ons 2010 • Team Captain Lennon junior and senior years of What reality show would you most like to be on? “So You Think You Can highschool • Junior Olym- Dance” pic Nationals Qualifier • My favorite guilty pleasure is: Cookie dough State Champion in beam, If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Ryan Murphy floor and All-Around. The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: Ryan Lynch People say I look like: Kyla Ross Personal Favorite place to visit: NYC! Daughter of Gigi and Matt Aloi • Born September 22, 1991 in Daytona Beach, FL • Has one brother • High School Class Valedictorian • AP Scholar with Distinction • Chief Junior Marshall • All-County Chorus • School and Community Theatre Productions • Girl Scouts • Attended Governor’s School.

2013 UNC Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 10 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Emily Cornwell Emily Cornwell’s Personal Bests All-Around • Junior Bloomington, Ind. Vault: 9.375 - 1/30/11 in Williamsburg, Va. Uneven Bars: 9.750 - 2/17/12 in Chapel Hill Bloomington South Balance Beam: 9.600 - 1/22/11 in Piscataway, N.J. Floor Exercise: 9.675 - 1/22/11 in Piscataway, N.J. As a Sophomore All-Around: 37.650 - 1/30/11 in Williamsburg, Va. Competed in all 11 meets as part of the uneven bars lineup • Scored a career-best 9.750 on bars vs. Temple • Also had a 9.725 to finish fourth vs. Wil- liam & Mary • Finished ninth on bars vs. Ohio State Getting To Know Emily Cornwell with a 9.650 • Earned EAGL All-Academic honors • Named a scholastic All-America by the NACGC/W. Nickname: Em Major: Double As a Freshman major in psychol- Competed in all 11 meets, primarily on uneven bars and floor exercise • Also ogy and exercise competed on balance beam in four meets and all-around in one meet • Posted and sports science personal bests on beam (9.600) and floor (9.675) at Rutgers • Had a season-high Career Plans: Get 9.735 on bars in the season opener at George Washington • Competed on bars and my Masters in ac- floor at the EAGL championships as the Tar Heels captured their second straight counting league title • Posted a 9.800 on bars at the NCAA regionals in Norman, Okla. What is the best thing about being Prep at UNC? Being a Attended Bloomington South High School in Bloomington, IN • Trained at part of a respected Wright’s Gymnastics Academy 2004-2010 • Wright’s Academy was the Indiana team and presti- Level 10 State Champions in 2010 • Academy Level 10 State Champions 2010 gious university • J.O. National Qualifier 2008, 2009 • Placed second all-around at Region 5 Away from gym- regional’s 2009 • National Honor Society • High Honor Roll all four years. nastics and my academic pursuits, Personal I like to spend Daughter of Wendy and Tom Cornwell • Born on February 28, 1992 in Blooming- time…hanging out ton, IN • Has one sister. with friends, laying by the pool, going on runs and shop- ping. My greatest strength as a gymnast is: Being a team player Biggest sports thrill: Indiana basketball beating number one Kentucky last season Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: My parents because they support me no matter what. Favorite Book: Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy Favorite Food: Sushi Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I’ve had sweet potato ice cream, and will try any other food with sweet potatoes in it. Favorite class at UNC and why: PSYC 210 because Dr. Sathy is an excellent professor and makes every class applicable to life. At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your earliest memory of gymnastics? Seven; going to a gymnastics camp with my neighbor The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Bibis (Elizabeth Durkac) What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? “Basketball” by Lil Bow Wow What reality show would you most like to be on? “The Bachelorette” My favorite guilt pleasure is: Lulu Lemon and Yopo If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Ryan Reynolds The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: Hubert Davis People say I look like: My dad Favorite place to visit: Home!

2013 Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 11 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Acacia Cosentino Acacia Cosentino’s Personal Bests All-Around • Junior Chagrin Falls, Ohio Uneven Bars: 9.750 (twice) - most recently 3/2/12 in State College, Pa. Vault: 9.600 - 4/2/11 in Norman, Okla. Lakota West Floor Exercise: 9.725 - 4/2/11 in Norman, Okla.

Tore her Achilles’ tendon just days prior to the first meet of the season and will not compete in 2013. Getting To Know Acacia Cosentino

As a Sophomore Nickname: Caish Competed in all 11 events primarily on bars • Also Major: Double competed on vault in one meet and floor exercise in major in English one meet • Posted a season-high 9.750 to finish third and philosophy on vault vs. Temple • Finished fourth on bars with a Career Plans: 9.725 vs. George Washington on Feb. 24 • Earned EAGL All-Academic honors • Teach for America Named a scholastic All-America by the NACGC/W. and then teach- ing or academic As a Freshman advising Competed in eight meets, primarily as a member of the vault lineup • Also What is the best competed in three meets on floor • Posted her two top scores of the season at the thing about being NCAA regional in Norman, Okla., with a 9.600 on vault and a 9.725 on floor • at UNC? Being a Finished seventh on vault in a dual meet with William & Mary • Received EAGL part of a tradition All-Academic honors. of integrity, char- acter and excel- Prep lence as well as Attended Lakota West High School in West Chester, Ohio • Trained at Cincin- such a loving fam- nati Gymnastics Academy from 2006-2010 under Enrique Trabanino and Kim ily of Tar Heels. Albrecht • Level 10 Ohio State Team Champions 2006-2010 • All-around, beam This extends to and bars champion 2010 • Region 5 beam Champion 2009 • Qualified to Junior every facet in- Olympic Level 10 Nationals in 2007, 2009-10 • Part of team that won Junior cluding athletics, Olympic Nationals in 2007 • Team Captain in 2009 and 2010. academics and each person as an Personal individual. Daughter of Renee and Len Cosentino • Born May 12, 1992 in Cleveland, Ohio Away from gymnastics and my academic pursuits, I like to spend time…being • Has three sisters and one brother • National Honors Society in Highschool • involved with Athletes in Action, cooking, spending time with friends, sitting Honor Roll all four years. poolside and watching Disney movies. My greatest strength as a gymnast is: Being a team player and putting them before myself Biggest sports thrill: 2011 North Carolina men’s soccer national championship Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: My parents because they were so selfless and always motivating. Favorite Book: Jane Eyre Favorite Food: My papa’s pasta sauce and ice cream Funny or interesting fact about yourself: My one-year-old nephew’s name is Dean Smith. Favorite class at UNC and why: 19th Century British Literature because I love the novels in this time period. At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your earliest memory of gymnastics? I started at age 6, and my earliest memory is going to a meet where they mispronounced my name so badly during awards that I didn’t know it was me. The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Bibis (Elizabeth Durkac) What song would you sing if you were on American Idol: “Mercy” by Duffy What reality show would you most like to be on? A judge on “Cupcake Wars” My favorite guilty pleasure is: Brownie batter If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: C.S. Lewis The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: Hubert Davis People say I look like: Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” Favorite place to visit: The beach

2013 UNC Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 12 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Janell Sargent Balance Beam • Sophomore Janell Sargent’s Personal Bests Greenville, N.C. Balance Beam: 9.750 - 3/2/12 in State College, Pa.

As a Freshman Competed in seven meets as part of the balance Getting To Know Janell Sargent beam lineup • Posted a season-best 9.750 in a road meet at Penn State and at the NCAA Regional in Nickname: Nell Raleigh • Also had a 9.725 on three occasions - vs. Major: Exercise Temple on Feb. 17, George Washington on Feb. and Sport Sci- 24 and at the EAGL Championship on March 24 ence; Psychology; • Earned EAGL All-Academic honors • Named a Hispanic studies scholastic All-America by the NACGC/W. minor Career Plans: Prep Possibly physical Was one of the top Junior Olympic gymnasts in North Carolina for many years therapy or occu- • Attended Rose’s Gymnastics in Greenville, N.C., where she trained under the pational therapy guidance of Darlene Rose, Zoya Polianski, Colin Womack and Shelley Harris • What is the best Three-time USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Level 10 National qualifier • Roses’ thing about being training program has produced several outstanding student athletes that pursued at UNC? Getting their college experiences at Carolina. to be part of so many groups, yet Personal still feeling like Born Janell Elizabeth Sargent on January 1, 1993 in Minneapolis • Daughter of we’re all part of Andy and Pam Sargent • Was home schooled by her parents • Volunteered twice one big family a month at Reimage Church in the children’s curriculum • Played the violin as Away from a child • Her father, Andy, is a chemistry professor at East Carolina University • gymnastics and Her mother, Pam, is the assistant director of the after school program at Rose’s my academic Gymnastics • Has a younger sister, Kaylie, and younger brother, Micah. pursuits, I like to spend time…read- ing my Bible and spending quiet time with God, baking, eating at new restaurants and going on walks with family and/or friends. My greatest strength as a gymnast is: My ability to completely focus on what I’m doing, either in the gym or the weight room, and not being distracted by any outside issues Biggest sports thrill and why? The Gasparilla Classic meet in Florida; I was a level eight and had one of the best meets of my life. I scored a 38.2 in the all- around, which was the first time I had reached a 38 AA score. It felt so good to have my hard work pay off. Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: Darlene Rose, the owner of Rose’s Gymnastics because she was my coach in club gymnastics and patiently stuck with me through the rough days and the easy days. She gave me advice not only about gymnastics but also about anything with which I needed help. Favorite Book: The Bible Favorite Food: Taco salad Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I used to be super shy when I was younger but now I really enjoy meeting new people and talking with them about anything and everything. Favorite class at UNC and why: SPAN 203. I really liked my professor, and I felt like I really learned a lot of Spanish in that class. At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your earliest memory of gymnastics? I first started gymnastics when I was three and half years old. One of my earliest memories is having a team sleepover at our gym and building a tent with my best friend, Chelsea Grayburn. The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Bibis (Elizabeth Durkac) What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? “Amazing Grace” by Chris Tomlin What reality show would you most like to be on? “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives;” I’d love to go around with Guy Fieri and try new food places and meet the people that run the restaurants! My favorite guilty pleasure is: Frozen yogurt If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Kirk Cameron The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: Hubert Davis People say I look like: My sister, Kaylie. Some people ask us if we’re twins. She’s two and a half years younger than I am, but about three inches taller. Favorite place to visit: Prospect Harbor, Maine; San Saba, Texas. That’s where my grandparents and extended family live.

2013 Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 13 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Haley Watts All-Around • Sophomore Haley Watts’ Personal Bests Charlotte, N.C. Vault: 9.775 - 4/7/12 in Raleigh, N.C. Providence Balance Beam: 9.750 - 4/7/12 in Raleigh, N.C. Floor Exercise: 9.825 - 3/2/12 in State College, Pa. As a Freshman Competed in all 11 meets • Competed on balance Getting To Know Haley Watts beam, floor exercise and vault • Had her best meet at the NCAA Regional in Raleigh with season-highs Nickname: Hay on vault (9.775) and balance beam (9.750) • Had a Major: Exercise season-high 9.825 on floor exercise to place eighth and sports science at Penn State • Finished fourth vs. William & Mary Career Plans: with a 9.750 on floor exercise. Nurse What is the best Prep thing about being Trained under the direction of Ludmilla Shobe at Southeastern Gymnastics • Has at UNC? Always been involved in gymnastics since the age of 3 • Was a 2008, 2009, and 2010 Lev- having a team to el 10 Junior Olympic National Qualifier • Placed 10th in the All-Around in 2008 count on & 2009, and she finished fifth in the All-Around in 2010 at the USA Gymnastics Away from gym- Junior Olympic National Championships. nastics and my ac- ademic pursuits, Personal I like to spend Born Haley Brook Watts on September 19, 1993 in Lexington, N.C. • Daughter of time…baking, Laura Lilly and Kevin Watts. being with friends and doing nails. My greatest strength as a gym- nast is: Ability to stay calm in any situation Favorite Book: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I have a tattoo. At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your earliest memory of gymnastics? Three; a meet at my own gym The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Bibis (Elizabeth Durkac) What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? “Do It” by Myka Montana What reality show would you most like to be on? “Wipeout” My favorite guilty pleasure is: Soda! The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: Everyone People say I look like: My mom

2013 UNC Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 14 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Lexi Cappalli Josselyn Mackey All-Around • Freshman All-Around • Freshman Kildeer, Ill. Lee’s Summit, Mo. Adlai E. Stevenson Lee’s Summit North

Prep Prep Attended Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lin- Attended Lee’s Summit North High School in colnshire, Ill • Trained under the guidance of head Lee’s Summit, Mo • Trained at Xtreme Gymnastics coach Todd Gardiner at Illinois Gymnastics Institute under the guidance of Alisha Robinson • Four-time • Junior Olympic Nationals Qualifier 2010 and 2012 Junior Olympic National Qualifier • Placed sixth on • Placed second on vault and fifth in the all-around balance beam at the 2011 National Championships. at the V Region Championships in 2010. Placed 10th on balance beam and 12th in the all- around at 2010 National Championships. Personal Born Alexis Marie Cappalli on Nov. 10, 1993 • Daughter of Jackie and Bob Cap- Personal palli. Born Josselyn Jean Mackey on March 2, 1994 • Daughter of Trina and Jimmy Mackey.

Getting To Know Lexi Cappalli Getting To Know Josselyn Mackey

Nickname: Lexi Nickname: Joss Major: Chemistry Major: Undecided What is the best What is the best thing about being thing about being at at UNC? Derek, UNC? Wearing Caro- the team and lina blue and know- the emphasis on ing that I am part of academics and something great. athletics Away from gymnas- Away from tics and my academic gymnastics and pursuits, I like to my academic spend time…hanging pursuits, I like to out with my team- spend time…with mates. the other fresh- My greatest strength man painting our as a gymnast is: nails and watch- When things aren’t ing movies. going well, I remem- My greatest ber why I’m doing strength as a gymnast is: My ability to perform on floor and my power it in the first place… Biggest sports thrill: The Cubs winning the World Series because it’s fun! Person who had the greatest influence on your career: My parents because Biggest sports thrill: Competing at Junior Olympic Nationals with my Region 4 they have always supported me teammates Favorite Book: Harry Potter Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: My parents Favorite Food: Spaghetti and meatballs because no matter how bad I did, they were always proud of me. Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I can touch my nose with my tongue. Favorite Book: Magazines, they are the only picture book that is acceptable to Favorite class at UNC and why: History…the professor is really cool. read at my age. At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your Favorite Food: Breakfast, especially cereal earliest memory of gymnastics? Two; trying to jump to the high bar Funny or interesting fact about yourself: I have been to Hawaii and Alaska. The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Bibis (Elizabeth Durkac) At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? “Something To Be- earliest memory of gymnastics? When I was little, I could never stay on the lieve In” by Parachute beam. Now beam is my best event. What reality show would you most like to be on? “Dancing with the Stars” The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Bibis (Elizabeth Durkac) My favorite guilty pleasure is: “Jersey Shore” What song would you sing if you were on American Idol: I should never, ever If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Jay Cutler sing in public. The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: Ryan Lynch What reality show would you most like to be on? “The Biggest Loser” People say I look like: Jordyn Wieber My favorite guilty pleasure is: Singing in the shower Favorite place to visit: Downtown Chicago If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Oprah People say I look like: Sabrina the Teenage Witch Favorite place to visit: The beach

2013 Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 15 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Sarah Peterson All-Around • Freshman Huntington, N.Y. Elwood/John Glenn

Prep Attended Elwood/John Glenn High School in Elwood, N.Y • Trained at Mid Island Gymnastics under the direction of Travol Williams • Junior Olympic Nationals Qualifier 2010 • Two-time Eastern Nationals Qualifier • Placed eighth in the all-around at the Eastern Nationals in 2009 • Foot injury in 2011 that kept her from completing the competitive season.

Personal Born Sarah Rose Peterson on May 1, 1994 • Daughter of Judy and John Peterson.

Getting To Know Sarah Peterson

Major: Undecided What is the best thing about being at UNC? The differ- ent types of people you meet. Away from gym- nastics and my academic pursuits, I like to spend time…painting nails with the other freshmen and Haley My greatest strength as a gym- nast is: My ability to stay calm Biggest sports thrill: Competition Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: My mom because she always keeps me motivated. Favorite Book: The Hunger Games Favorite Food: Chocolate Favorite class at UNC and why: Spanish because I like the language. At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your earliest memory of gymnastics? Six and doing my first handstand The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Bibis (Elizabeth Durkac) What song would you sing if you were on American Idol: “Everything Has Changed” by Taylor Swift What reality show would you most like to be on? “The Bachelorette” My favorite guilty pleasure is: Reality television If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Jennifer Aniston The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: Josselyn Mackey Favorite place to visit: California

2013 UNC Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 16 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Derek Galvin Galvin has a long history of success at Carolina. In his first year as head coach in 1982, he guided the Tar Heels to a fourth place finish at the Southeast Regional. Head Coach • 32nd Year His 1985 and 1986 teams both finished third at the meet after placing first in the Atlantic Coast Conference. n 2010 EAGL Coach of the Year n 2005 EAGL Coach of the Year In addition to UNC’s accomplishments as a team, Carolina has been represented n 2004 NCAA Southeast Region Coach of the Year every year at NCAA regionals by at least one individual gymnast. In 2003, n 2004 EAGL Coach of the Year Bumpers and junior Anna Wilson were the first Carolina gymnasts since 1986 to n 2003 NCAA Southeast Region Co-Coach of the qualify for the NCAA national championships as individuals. Bumpers recorded Year the then-highest finish ever of any ACC or EAGL gymnast with her fourth place n 2002 NCAA Southeast Region Coach of the Year finish on the balance beam in the final round before achieving her championship n 2002 EAGL Coach of the Year status in the next two years on floor exercise. n 2000 EAGL Coach of the Year In 2004, the Tar Heels had arguably the best year in school history. Galvin was Only the third gymnastics coach in North Carolina history, Derek Galvin enters named the NCAA Southeast Region Coach of the Year for the third straight his 32nd year in Chapel Hill. Galvin, who has been at the helm of the program season after directing the team to a 22-1 record and a second place finish in the since it became an NCAA sport in 1982, has an overall record of 367-207-1. His EAGL Championships. The Tar Heels earned a regional appearance and the .955 programs combine the best of athletic and academic achievement every season. winning percentage was the highest in school history. It was a record-breaking year in team and individual results with the Tar Heels setting school records on Over the last 11 years, Galvin’s Carolina program has experienced an explosion of every event except balance beam and scoring above a 197.0 in four meets. Bum- success. The Tar Heels have won five East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL) pers, who earned the program’s third-ever 10.0 in 2003, turned in seven perfect titles since 2002, including back-to-back championships in 2010 and 2011. The scores on floor exercise and surpassed her previous school record on the vault and Tar Heels also won league titles in 2002, 2005 and 2006. in the all-around competition. She has the school’s highest all-around total with a 39.725 and the highest vault score with a 9.975. Olivia Trusty set a record on Carolina has advanced to 11 consecutive NCAA regional appearances, which is uneven bars with a score of 9.95. the longest streak in school history and has come tantalizingly close to competing in the national championships. The Tar Heels have come within one place of ad- Galvin was named the EAGL Coach of the Year for the fourth time in 2005, lead- vancing from regionals to nationals on several occasions. Most notably, Carolina ing his team to a regular season record of 14-4-1 and the conference champion- came within a whisker of making the NCAA finals in 2004, placing third at the ship. Carolina finished the year ranked 23rd in the country and tied for third place Southeast Regional, just .025 points behind the second place team. The previous at regionals. A year later, the Tar Heels repeated as EAGL champions. year, the Tar Heels missed the necessary second-place spot by .05 points. Galvin has been involved in gymnastics in various capacities throughout his life. Galvin’s successes have been recognized with five EAGL coach of the year hon- He was a member of the Carolina men’s team before the discontinuation of the ors and three Southeast regional coach of the year awards. Most recently, he was program in 1974. Staying involved in the sport, he spent four years coaching at the 2010 EAGL Coach of the Year after leading the Tar Heels to a come-from- Gymdancetics, a training center established by Fred Sanders, former coach of the behind victory at the championship meet. Carolina men’s team. Under Galvin’s guidance, team members dominated state competition and advanced to the United States Gymnastics Federation champion- In the last 27 years, gymnasts coached by Galvin have been chosen for the Na- ships. tional Association of College Gymnastics Coaches’ Scholastic All-America Gym- nastics Team 136 times. Two of Galvin’s former gymnasts – Natalie Halbach and In 1978, he became director and head coach of the Triad Gymnastics Academy. Stacey Kaplan – have been honored as a GTE Academic All-Americas. Halbach, The following year he accepted an administrative position with the research and a 2003 graduate, was the first female student-athlete in the Atlantic Coast Confer- consulting firm of Syllogistics, Inc., but remained active in area gymnastics. His ence to receive the Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship, the most prestigious first season as head coach of the Tar Heels was in 1982. academic award given by the NCAA. Nine Tar Heels – Kristin Aloi, Emily Corn- well, Acacia Consentino, Elizabeth Durkac, Michelle Galvin has made contributions to many other Ikoma, Krista Jasper, Elizabeth Lindley, Meredith areas of the gymnastics community. In 1982, Magjuka and Janell Sargent – were named to the he was named to the NCAA Southeast Region 2012 NACGC/W national academic team. Advisory Committee and served as committee chairman for several years, including the 2005 Tar Heel gymnasts have had their share of success in season. He was the gymnastics site coordinator the arena as well. Courtney Bumpers, a 2006 gradu- for the 1987 United States Olympic Festival ate, achieved the ultimate individual honor in 2005 in Chapel Hill. He is an active member of the - winning floor exercise at the NCAA champion- NACGC and has served as a clinician of sev- ships with a perfect score of 10.0. It was the second eral USAG and NCAA Y.E.S. clinics. straight floor exercise national crown for Bumpers, who also earned All-America honors in 2003 with A native of Dublin, Ireland, Galvin moved to a fourth place finish on balance beam. Christine Arlington, Va., with his family when he was 10 Robella earned All-America honors in 2006 on floor years old. He competed on two state champi- exercise. It was her first All-America honor and the onship gymnastics teams under coach Jesse fourth in Carolina history. Several gymnasts have Meeks at Yorktown High School and graduated won individual league honors in Galvin’s tenure. from Carolina with a psychology degree in Christine Nguyen was a three-time Gymnast of the 1976. Galvin and his wife, Debra, have two Year honoree from 2008-10. Kara Wright, one of children. Both graduated from college in May Carolina’s top 10 all-around performers, was the 2003 - their son, Derek Sean, from UNC and 2010 EAGL Scholar-Athlete of the Year. their daughter, Ryan, from the . Galvin has three grandchildren - Lily Most recently, Morgan Evans represented Carolina (3), Annie Wise (1) and Maggie (eight months). at the NCAA championships as an individual. Zoya Johnson won her second individual EAGL vault title in 2012 and has now joined the staff as a student assistant. Elizabeth Durkac, one of two seniors this year, scored 39.00 or more in eight consecutive meets last year and is expected to have a standout season in 2013.

2013 Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 17 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Amy Smith Zoya Johnson Assistant Coach & Choreographer Student Assistant Coach 1st Year 1st Year

Amy Smith enters her first season as Carolina’s After an outstanding career at Carolina from assistant gymnastics coach and choreographer. She 2009-12, Zoya Johnson enters her first season as a came to Chapel Hill from UCLA, where she served student assistant coach. on the Bruins coaching staff during the 2011-12 season. Johnson competed on EAGL championship teams in 2010 and 2011. In 2010, she won the first of two Smith got her coaching start at UCLA in 1998 as league vault titles with a 9.900. She was a three- an undergraduate assistant coach under the guidance time All-EAGL vault competitor from 2010-12. of head coach Valorie Kondos Field. From 2003- Johnson ranks among the top 10 at UNC on vault 2006, Smith coached at the University of Florida where she became an established and uneven bars. choreographer, specializing in floor exercise. During her time at Florida, Smith choreographed routines for six All-Americas. Support Staff In 2007, Smith assumed the role of assistant coach at the University of Mis- souri. She served as the balance beam coach and choreographer until 2011. Smith choreographed All-America floor exercise routines and played a key role in Missouri’s success. Smith helped coach the team to a victory at the 2010 NCAA Regional where Missouri earned its first NCAA Championship berth in the gym- nastics program’s history.

Smith returned to UCLA for the 2011-12 season and helped coach the Bruins to a third consecutive top-3 finish at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships.

As a student athlete, Smith was a UCLA team co-captain in 1996 and 1997. She led the Bruins to their first NCAA Championship in 1997 following a close runner-up finish in 1996. During her collegiate career, Smith was a three time All-America, twice on floor exercise and once on vault. Dr. Tom Brickner Mary Ellen Bingham Dr. Meredith Petschauer Team Physician Nutritionist Head Athletic Trainer

Carolina Athletics Administration Chancellor...... Holden Thorp Faculty Representative...... Lissa Broome Director of Athletics...... Bubba Cunningham Exec. Assoc. Athletic Director...... Larry Gallo Sr. Associate Athletic Director/SWA...... Beth Miller Sr. Associate Athletic Director/Business & Finance...... Martina Ballen Sr. Associate Athletic Director/Student-Athlete Services...... John Blanchard Sr. Associate Athletic Director/Chief of Staff...... Karlton Creech Sr. Associate Athletic Director/Operations...... Clint Gwaltney Sr. Associate Athletic Director/Compliance/Student Services...... Vince Ille Sr. Associate Athletic Director/Strategic Communications...... Steve Kirschner Sr. Associate Athletic Director/...... John Montgomery Sr. Associate Athletic Director/Facilities...... Willie Scroggs Sr. Associate Athletic Director/External Relations...... Rick Steinbacher Eric Biener Sara Koenig Spencer Welborn Associate Athletic Director/Football...... Corey Holliday Fitness Coach Administrative Assistant Academic Counselor Associate Athletic Director/Development...... Ken Mack Associate Athletic Director/Compliance...... Paul Pogge Associate Athletic Director...... Matt Terrell Assistant Athletic Director/Marketing and Promotions...... Michael Beale Assistant Athletic Director/Communications...... Kevin Best Assistant Athletic Director/Facility Planning & Management...... Mike Bunting Assistant Athletic Director/New Media...... Ken Cleary Assistant Athletic Director/Olympic Sports & FB Operations...... Ellen Culler Assistant Athletic Director/Student-Athlete Development...... Cricket Lane Assistant Athletic Director/Business & Finance...... Mike Perkins Assistant Athletic Director/Ticket Operations...... Tim Sabo Assistant Athletic Director/Development...... Tim Smith

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2013 UNC Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 18 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics 2012 Team Statistics (10-5) Date Opponent Place Vault Bars Beam Floor Total Jan. 15 George Washington Invitational 1 of 6 48.150 47.950 48.300 48.250 192.650 Jan. 29 William & Mary 1 of 2 48.575 48.975 47.175 48.700 193.425 Feb. 5 Maryland, Bowling Green 2 of 3 48.775 48.675 47.950 47.725 193.125 Feb. 10 Maryland 1 of 2 48.700 48.525 48.950 49.050 195.225 Feb. 17 Temple 1 of 2 48.700 48.775 48.200 48.750 194.425 Feb. 24 George Washington 1 of 2 48.975 48.900 48.850 49.000 195.725 March 2 Penn State, Michigan 3 of 3 48.800 48.925 49.025 49.000 195.750 March 10 Ohio State 2 of 2 48.850 49.425 48.650 48.550 194.750 March 16 Alabama 2 of 2 48.900 48.600 48.550 48.025 194.075 March 24 EAGL Championships 4 of 8 49.000 48.725 48.700 49.125 195.550 April 7 NCAA Regional 5 of 6 49.025 47.600 48.775 48.625 194.025

Jan. 15 - George Washington Invitational March 2 - at Penn State Carolina finished first overall with a score Carolina scored a season-high 195.750 to of 192.650 at the Lindsey Ferris invitational finish third in a tri-meet with No. 11 Penn hosted by George Washington University. State and No. 23 Michigan. Penn State The Tar Heels won the invitational for the won the meet with a 196.000 and Michigan 10th time in a row. The six-team meet also was second at 195.900. Senior Morgan included Penn, Cornell, William & Mary, Evans took second place in the individual and Temple. The Tar Heels had the highest all-around race with a career-high score of combined scores on uneven bars, balance 39.375. beam, and floor exercise. March 10 - Ohio State Jan. 29 - William & Mary Carolina senior Morgan Evans took the Carolina won its home opener against Wil- all-around title as the Tar Heels fell to No. liam & Mary, beating the Tribe 193.425- 13 Ohio State 194.475-195.750. After the 189.450 at the annual Pink & Blue Meet in competition, UNC honored seniors Taylor Carmichael Arena. As a team, UNC won Brown, Morgan Evans, Krista Jasper, Zoya each event. Senior Morgan Evans won Johnson, and Elizabeth Lindley for their the all-around competition with a 38.625 exceptional careers. and Elizabeth Durkac was second scoring 38.575. March 16 - at Alabama Carolina dropped its last regular season meet Feb. 5 - at Maryland to Alabama 194.075-197.625. The Heels CAROLINA HONORS 2012 TEAM AT AWARD CEREMONY North Carolina took second place in a were led by senior Morgan Evans, who Elizabeth Durkac was named the 2012 Most Outstanding Gymnast at North Caro- tri-meet with Maryland and Bowling finished third in the individual all-around Green. The Tar Heels posted a team total race at 39.275. lina’s annual team banquet. Durkac was one of the most consistent performers, of 193.125, sandwiched between Maryland scoring a 39.0 or higher in the all-around in the last eight consecutive meets of with 194.475 and Bowling Green with March 24 - at EAGL Championships the season. Durkac was twice named the EAGL gymnast of the week. 191.500. Junior Elizabeth Durkac took first Carolina came in fourth place at the EAGL in the all-around with a 39.150. Conference Championship, hosted by the Morgan Evans, who competed as an individual at the NCAA Championships, . The Heels scored earned the coaches award on vault, uneven bars and floor exercise. Evans posted Feb. 10 - vs. Maryland a team total of 195.550. Senior Morgan a season-best 39.425 to place second on the all-around at the conference champi- Carolina beat Maryland 195.225-192.600 in Evans won second place in the individual Carmichael Arena. It was the second meet- all-around race with a total of 39.450. onships. ing between the two schools in six days, and Senior Zoya Johnson tied for first place on the teams split the home-and-home series. vault with her score of 9.900, which tied her Evans shared the coaches award on vault with Zoya Johnson, shared the uneven UNC senior Morgan Evans and junior Eliza- personal best. bars award with Durkac and shared the floor exercise honor with Krista Jasper. beth Durkac took first and second place in Senior Elizabeth Lindley was named the Athletic Director’s Scholar-Athlete and the all-around competition as the Tar Heels April 7 - at NCAA Regionals earned the Gilbert Award for outstanding leadership qualities. posted their best overall score of the year. Carolina came in fifth place at the NCAA Gymnastics Regional in Raleigh at Reynolds Feb. 17 - vs. Temple Coliseum. The Tar Heels finished with a 2012 Season Team Awards North Carolina beat Temple by a score of score of 194.025. The University of Florida • Team Athletic Awards 194.425-191.150, and improved to 9-1 on was in first place with a 197.325. Morgan Coaches Award on Vault: Morgan Evans the season. It was the second meeting of Evans qualified as an all-arounder for the Coaches Award on Uneven Bars: Morgan Evans the two teams this season, the first at the NCAA championships. Coaches Award on Balance Beam: Elizabeth Durkac & Janell Sargent Lindsey Ferris Invitational, where UNC Coaches Award on Floor Exercise: Morgan Evans took first. Junior Elizabeth Durkac won the Most Improved Gymnast: Elizabeth Durkac all-around title with a 39.225.

Feb. 24 - George Washington • Leadership & Inspirational Awards North Carolina beat George Washington Gilbert Award: Elizabeth Lindley (Acknowledging Outstanding Leadership University 195.725-192.525, which marked Qualities) the Tar Heels’ best team total of the season. Kaplan Award: Morgan Evans (Acknowledging Outstanding Achievement In Durkac took home her third all-around title NCAA Post-Season Competition) of the season at a 39.275, beating her per- Tonietto Award: Maura Masatsugu (Acknowledging Gymnastics Performances sonal best of 39.225. Evans came in second with a 38.900. of Exceptional Aesthetic Quality) Companioni Award: Michelle Ikoma (Acknowledging a Tenacious Spirit & An Uncompromising Will to Succeed) Cunningham Award: Krista Jasper (Acknowledging Inspiring Courage & Perseverance in Facing Adversity) Sunshine Award: Haley Watts & Janell Sargent (Acknowledging The Joy They Bring To The Team Experience Through Their Radiant Smiles & Positive Attitude) Athletic Director’s Scholar Athlete Award: Elizabeth Lindley

2013 Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 19 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS Year Head Coach Dual Record Conf. Finish Postseason 1972 Barbara Yarborough 2-3 N/A None 1973 Barbara Yarborough 8-4 N/A NCAIAW, 3rd 1974 Barbara Yarborough 6-7 N/A NCAIAW, 2nd 1975 Ken Ourso 3-4 N/A NCAIAW, 2nd 1976 Ken Ourso 6-3 N/A NCAIAW, 2nd; Region II, 3rd 1977 Ken Ourso 7-2 N/A NCAIAW, 1st; Region II, 3rd 1978 Ken Ourso 8-3 N/A NCAIAW, 1st; Region II, 2nd 1979 Ken Ourso 10-1 N/A NCAIAW, 1st; Region II, 3rd 1980 Ken Ourso 10-1 N/A NCAIAW, 1st; Region II, 2nd 1981 Ken Ourso 7-3 N/A NCAIAW, 1st; Region II, 3rd 1982 Derek Galvin 11-2 N/A NCAA Southeast Regional, 4th 1983 Derek Galvin 9-7 N/A NCAA East Regional, 8th 1984 Derek Galvin 4-3 ACC - 3rd NCAA Southeast Regional, 5th 1985 Derek Galvin 10-3 ACC - 1st NCAA Southeast Regional, 3rd 1986 Derek Galvin 14-2 ACC - 1st NCAA Southeast Regional, 3rd; Final No. 16 ranking 1987 Derek Galvin 2-6 ACC - 2nd NCAA Southeast Regional - Stacy Kaplan, 7th All-Around 1988 Derek Galvin 6-5 ACC - 2nd NCAA Southeast Regional, 7th 1989 Derek Galvin 4-10 ACC - 3rd NCAA Southeast Regional - Angie Denkins, 8th All-Around 1990 Derek Galvin 4-5 ACC - 3rd NCAA Southeast Regional - Debbie Sigler, All-Around, 4th Beam; Carrie Suto, All-Around 1991 Derek Galvin 10-6 ACC - 2nd NCAA Southeast Regional, 5th 1992 Derek Galvin 11-10 N/A NCAA Southeast Regional - Tracy Knowles, Shannon Stacy, All-Around 1993 Derek Galvin 13-18 N/A NCAA Southeast Regional - Alissa Musser, Tracy Knowles, All-Around 1994 Derek Galvin 10-15 N/A NCAA Southeast Regional - Molly Gardner, Alisa Musser, Shannon Stacy, All-Around 1995 Derek Galvin 11-11 N/A NCAA Southeast Regional - Mary Jo Austin, Amanda Mitchell, All-Around 1996 Derek Galvin 12-5 EAGL - 6th NCAA Southeast Regional - Molly Gardner, Amanda Mitchell, All-Around 1997 Derek Galvin 11-5 EAGL - 5th NCAA Southeast Regional - Amanda Mitchell, 4th All-Around 1998 Derek Galvin 13-4 EAGL - 7th NCAA Southeast Regional - Amanda Mitchell, All-Around; Brooke Wilson, All-Around 1999 Derek Galvin 17-5 EAGL - 4th NCAA Southeast Regional - Monica Middleton, All-Around; Brooke Wilson, 9th All-Around 2000 Derek Galvin 10-11 EAGL - 7th NCAA Southeast Regional - Brooke Wilson, 4th All-Around; Lisa Companioni, Beam; Julie Pasqualini, Bars 2001 Derek Galvin 11-10 EAGL - 5th NCAA Southeast Regional-Brooke Wilson 8th All-Around; Maddy Curley 10th All-Around; Natalie Halbach 20th Beam 2002 Derek Galvin 19-7 EAGL - 1st NCAA Southeast Regional, 4th; Final No. 20 ranking 2003 Derek Galvin 22-4 EAGL - 3rd NCAA Southeast Regional, 3rd; NCAA National Championships - Courtney Bumpers, 4th Beam Finals; Anna Wilson, Preliminaries, All-Around 2004 Derek Galvin 22-1 EAGL - 2nd NCAA Southeast Regional, 3rd; Final No. 15 ranking NCAA National Championships - Courtney Bumpers, 1st Floor Exercise 2005 Derek Galvin 14-4-1 EAGL - 1st NCAA Southeast Regional, 3rd; Final No. 23 ranking; NCAA National Championships - Courtney Bumpers, 1st Floor Exercise 2006 Derek Galvin 17-8 EAGL - 1st NCAA Southeast Regional; 4th; NCAA National Championships - Christineobella, R 8th Floor Exercise, 14th All-Around 2007 Derek Galvin 16-6 EAGL - 3rd NCAA Southeast Regional, 6th 2008 Derek Galvin 15-6 EAGL - 4th NCAA Southeast Regional, 6th 2009 Derek Galvin 16-10 EAGL - 3rd NCAA Southeast Regional, 5th 2010 Derek Galvin 12-6 EAGL - 1st NCAA Southeast Regional, 6th 2011 Derek Galvin 11-7 EAGL - 1st NCAA Southeast Regional, 4th NCAA National Championships - Morgan Evans, All-Around 2012 Derek Galvin 10-5 EAGL - 4th NCAA Raleigh Regional, 5th NCAA National Championships - Morgan Evans, All-Around

2013 UNC Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 20 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics Vault 8. Alice Xu ...... 9.900 ...... 1/21/05 1. Courtney Bumpers ...... 9.975 ...... 2/20/04 Elisabeth Alsop ...... 9.900 ...... 1/31/04 2. Amy Williams ...... 9.950 ...... 1/14/02 Olivia Trusty ...... 9.900 ...... 3/13/04 Olivia Trusty ...... 9.950 ...... 1/24/04 Mikel Hester ...... 9.900 ...... 2/28/03 Christine Nguyen...... 9.950...... 3/29/08 Maddy Curley ...... 9.900 ...... 1/14/02 5. Kara Wright ...... 9.925 ...... 2/14/10 Lisa Companioni ...... 9.900 ...... 3/24/01 6. Anna Wilson ...... 9.900 ...... 2/8/03 Maura Masatsugu...... 9.900...... 2/10/12 Mikel Hester ...... 9.900 ...... 2/13/04 Christine Robella ...... 9.900 ...... 4/3/04 Floor Exercise Jen Valby...... 9.900...... 2/15/08 1. Anna Wilson...... 10.000 ...... 1/31/03 Zoya Johnson...... 9.900...... 3/24/12 Courtney Bumpers ...... 10.000 ...... 2/8/03 Morgan Evans...... 9.900...... 3/16/12 3. Brooke Wilson ...... 9.975 ...... 3/3/00 12. Jennifer DeLuca ...... 9.875 ...... 3/20/99 Christine Robella ...... 9.975 ...... 2/13/04 Fritzie Cathcart ...... 9.875 ...... 3/1/02 Olivia Trusty ...... 9.975 ...... 2/20/04 Susan Cunningham ...... 9.875 ...... 3/4/95 Mikel Hester ...... 9.975 ...... 2/22/04 7. Maddy Curley ...... 9.950 ...... 3/23/02 Courtney Bumpers at the Uneven Bars Christine Nguyen...... 9.950...... 3/20/10 2004 NCAA Championships. 1. Olivia Trusty ...... 9.950 ...... 2/20/04 9. Julie Pasqualini ...... 9.900 ...... 1/29/00 2. Brooke Wilson ...... 9.925 ...... 3/3/00 Monica Middleton ...... 9.900 ...... 2/17/02 Christine Robella ...... 9.925 ...... 1/24/04 Krista Jasper...... 9.900...... 1/31/09 4. Angie Denkins ...... 9.900 ...... 3/23/89 Kara Wright...... 9.900...... 2/20/10 Jennifer DeLuca ...... 9.900 ...... 3/16/96 Morgan Evans...... 9.900...... 3/24/12 Maddy Curley ...... 9.900 ...... 3/5/04 Krista Jasper...... 9.900...... 3/24/12 Anna Wilson ...... 9.900 ...... 3/5/04 Elisabeth Alsop ...... 9.900 ...... 2/19/05 All-Around 9. Nicole Austin ...... 9.875 ...... 3/16/96 1. Courtney Bumpers ...... 39.725 ...... 2/20/04 Shelley Austin...... 9.875 ...... 2/28/97 2. Olivia Trusty ...... 39.700 ...... 2/20/04 Julie Pasqualini ...... 9.875 ...... 1/30/99 3. Christine Robella ...... 39.675 ...... 2/22/04 Monica Middleton ...... 9.875 ...... 2/17/01 4. Brooke Wilson ...... 39.500 ...... 3/4/01 Fritzie Cathcart ...... 9.875...... 3/29/03 5. Christine Nguyen...... 39.575...... 3/20/10 Courtney Bumpers ...... 9.875 ...... 2/20/04 6. Mikel Hester ...... 39.450 ...... 2/13/04 Kara Wright...... 9.875...... 3/27/10 Anna Wilson ...... 39.450 ...... 3/13/04 Christine Nguyen...... 9.875...... 3/20/10 Morgan Evans...... 39.450...... 3/24/12 Morgan Evans...... 9.875...... 3/24/12 9. Kara Wright...... 39.325...... 3/27/10 Zoya Johnson...... 9.875...... 2/24/12 10. Elizabeth Durkac...... 39.275...... 2/24/12 11. Monica Middleton ...... 39.200 ...... 2/17/02 Balance Beam 1. Brooke Wilson ...... 10.00 ...... 2/3/01 Team Records 2. Courtney Bumpers ...... 9.975 ...... 3/5/04 Vault 49.525 vs. NC State, Feb. 20, 2004 3. Christine Robella ...... 9.950 ...... 2/22/04 Bars 49.450 at Wolfpack Invitational, March 5, 2004 Natalie Halbach ...... 9.950 ...... 2/3/01 Beam 49.475 at Wolfpack Invitational, Feb. 28, 2003 5. Anna Wilson ...... 9.925 ...... 2/28/03 Floor 49.875 vs. Rutgers, Towson, William & Mary, Feb. 22, 2004 Monica Middleton ...... 9.925 ...... 2/18/00 Total 197.35 vs. James Madison, Feb. 27, 2004 Christine Nguyen...... 9.925...... 2/20/10

EAGL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY Uneven Bars 2012 - 4th 2004 - 2nd 2010 Morgan Evans...... 9.900 V: 49.800; UB: 48.725; BB: 48.700: FX: 49.125; Team: V: 49.200; UB: 49.250; BB: 48.725; FX: 49.550 2006 Christine Robella...... 9.900 195.550 Team: 196.725 2005 Courtney Bumpers...... 9.875

2011 - 1st 2003 - 3rd Balance Beam V: 49.000; UB: 48.700; BB: 48.625; FX: 48.975; Team: V: 49.100; UB: 49.000; BB: 48.725; FX: 49.200 2010 Christine Nguyen...... 9.875 195.300 Team: 196.025 2005 Courtney Bumpers...... 9.875 2004 Courtney Bumpers...... 9.925 2010 - 1st 2002 - 1st 2001 Brooke Wilson...... 9.950 V: 48.900; UB: 49.225; BB: 48.900; FX: 49.000; V: 49.050; UB: 48.825; BB: 49.000; FX: 49.550 2000 Erica Roberts...... Team: 196.025 Team: 196.425 1999 Brooke Wilson......

2009 - 3rd NORTH CAROLINA’S INDIVIDUAL EAGL CHAMPIONS Floor V: 49.050; UB: 48.900; BB: 48.950; FX: 47.925; (SINCE 1999) 2007 Christine Robella...... 9.925 Team: 194.825 All-Around 2006 Courtney Bumpers...... 9.950 2010 Kara Wright...... 39.325 2005 Courtney Bumpers...... 9.925 2008 - 4th 2008 Christine Nguyen...... 39.475 2004 Courtney Bumpers...... 10.00 V:48.475; UB: 48.600; BB: 48.325; FX: 48.550; 2007 Christine Robella...... 39.350 2002 Anna Wilson...... 9.975 Team: 193.950 2006 Courtney Bumpers ...... 39.525 2005 Courtney Bumpers...... 39.475 2007 - 3rd 2004 Courtney Bumpers...... 39.575 V: 48.725; UB: 48.750; BB: 48.525; FX: 48.925 1999 Brooke Wilson...... Team: 194.925 Vault 2006 - 1st 2012 Zoya Johnson...... 9.900 V: 49.100; UB: 48.925; BB: 48.250; FX: 49.050 2010 Zoya Johnson...... 9.900 Team: 195.325 2008 Christine Nguyen...... 9.950

2005 - 1st V: 48.875; UB: 49.025; BB: 48.975; FX: 49.100 Team: 195.975 2013 Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 21 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics All-Time Letterwinners Christie Nelson...... 1992-93-94 Christa Abrams ...... 1993-94-95-96 Christine Nguyen...... 2007-08-09-10 Rebecca Allison ...... 1990-91-92-93 Patty O’Conner ...... 1978-79-80-81 Kristin Aloi...... 2011-12 Jennifer Owen ...... 1981-82 Elisabeth Alsop...... 2002-03-04-05 Shannon Parry ...... 1991-92 Karen Anaston ...... 1974 Julie Pasqualini ...... 1997-98-99-00 Mary Jo Austin ...... 1995-96-97-98 Nuria Perez-Reyes ...... 1977 Nicole Austin...... 1996-97-98-99 Hollis Peterson ...... 1982-83-84 Shelley Austin...... 1996-97-98-99 Lynn Pickard ...... *1988-89-90-91 Lynn Bennett...... 1991-92-93-94 Megan Piper ...... 1997-98-99-00 Cathy Benton ...... 1972-73-74 Stephanie Richard ...... 1988 Carol Berryhill ...... 1981 Ann Ritter ...... 1975 Kristin Bilotta ...... 1986-87-88-89 Christine Robella ...... 2004-05-06-07 Amy Bincarousky ...... 1986-87-88-89 Jennifer Roberdeau ...... 1992-93-94-95 Elizabeth Boulton ...... 1984-85-86-87 Erica Roberts ...... 1997-98-99-00 Jennifer Britt...... 1980-81 Mickie Robinson ...... 1981-82-83 Taylor Brown...... 2009-10-11-12 Kara Wright was the Miranda Ross ...... 2004-05-06-07 Courtney Bumpers ...... 2003-04-05-06 2010 EAGL Scholar- Sarrie Rubin...... 2006-07-08 Barbi Callahan ...... 1984-85-86-87 Athlete of the Year. Anne Ruppert ...... 1982-83-84-85 Tracy Calore ...... 1989-90-91-92 Pat Sawyer ...... 1976 Martha Campbell ...... 1981 Rachel Schneider...... 2006-07-08-09 Sonya Cardi ...... 1984-85-*86-*87 Missy Shaffner...... 1985-86-87-88 Fritzie Cathcart...... 2000-01-02-03 Debbie Sigler ...... 1988-89-90-91 Lisa Cardillo ...... 1992-93 Dana Silvio ...... 1991-92-93-94 Diana Cates ...... 1979-80-81-82 Ashley Simpson ...... 1996-97-98-99 Anne Chaffee...... 2000-01-02-03 Elise Slobodin ...... 1980-81-82-83 Lisa Companioni...... 1999-00-01-02 Amanda Smith ...... 2001-02-03-04 Betsy Cook ...... *1990-*91-*92-*93 Claire Smith ...... 2004-05-06-07 Nancy Cooper ...... 1973 Elizabeth Lindley...... 2009-10-11-12 Joni Smith ...... 1996-97-98-99 Emily Cornwell...... 2011-12 Cecilia Liu ...... 2003-04-05-06 Leslie Smith ...... 1977-78 Acacia Cosentino...... 2011-12 Terry Lodge ...... 1973-74-75-76 Joany Snider...... 2001-02, *04 Lynne Cote ...... 1984-85-86-87 Kerri Logue ...... 1981 Janet Snow ...... 1973-74 Susan Cunningham ...... 1995-96-97-98 Meredith Magjuka...... 2010-11-12 Maricelli Snyder ...... 1990-91-92-*93 Maddy Curley ...... 2001-02-03-04 Kim Mann ...... 1995-96-97-98 Shannon Stacy ...... 1991-92-93-94 Sara Davis ...... 1995-96-97-98 Bridgett Martin ...... 1972 Morgan Stanley ...... 2002-03-04, *05 Mary Dashiell ...... 1975-76 Maura Masatsugu...... 2010-11-12 Marcy Stephens ...... 1991-93 Debbie Daughtry ...... 1974 Diane Mathews ...... 1972 Faye Strope ...... 1972 Kelley Dean ...... 1987 Janet McCauley ...... 1972 Ellen Sumner ...... 1976-77 Jennifer DeLuca ...... 1996-97-98-99 Paula McCormick ...... 1974-75 Carrie Suto ...... 1988-89-09-91 Angie Denkins ...... 1989-90, *1991-92 Meredith McDermott ...... 1997-98-99-00 Lynn Swisher ...... 1976-77-78-79 Teri Diamond...... 2007-08-09-10 Jodi Meadows ...... 1997-98-99-00 Libby Tate ...... 1986-87 Kathy Dickinson ...... 1984-85 Karen Meltsch ...... 1992-93-94-95, *96 Lisa Tegethoff ...... 2004-05-06-07 Shannon (Boo) Donoho ...... 2001-*02-*03 Wendy Meyer ...... 1982-83, *85 Tiffany Terranova ...... 1979-80-81-82 Diane Dorney ...... 1996 Monica Middleton ...... 1999-00-01-02 Rachel Thompson ...... 1980-81-82 Suzanne Drake ...... 1972 Kathy Miles ...... 1978-79-80-81 Marie Thompson ...... 1984 Lori Durham ...... 2000 Helen Miller ...... 1979-80-81 Christine Thorne ...... 1982-83-84-85 Elizabeth Durkac...... 2010-11-12 Amanda Mitchell ...... 1995-96-97-98 Suzanne Tonietto ...... 1983-84-85 Janet Easterling ...... 1974 Meredith Mitchell ...... 1996-*97-*98-*99 Cary Tregellas ...... 1978-79-80-81 Mary Beth Elrod ...... 1977-78-79-80 Valerie Morgan ...... 1991-92-93 Heather Trethewey ...... 1986-87-88-89 Morgan Evans...... 2009-10-11-12 Linda Morrison ...... 1973-74 Kelly Trewartha ...... 1984 Susan Foreman ...... 1972 Alica Moulton ...... 1972 Teresa Trice ...... 1975-76-77-78 Debra Fox ...... 1972-73-74 Alisa Musser ...... 1991-92-93-94 Olivia Trusty ...... 2002-03-04-05 Molly Gardner ...... 1994-95-96-97 Courtney Turco ...... 2004-05-06-07 Stacy Geare ...... 2005 Jennifer Valby...... 2006-07-08-09 Tammy Gilbert ...... 1983-84-85-86 Suzie Van Slyke ...... 1984-85-*86-*87 Lynne Goodlett...... 1994-95-96-97 Kelly Walker ...... 1997-98-99-00 Jill Gray ...... 1984-85 Tia Walker ...... 1977-78-79-80 Missy Grich ...... 1974-75 Marianna Webster ...... *1998-*99-*00-*01 Cherie Hampton...... 1991-92-93-94 Jennifer Wilder ...... 1993-94-95-96 Natalie Halbach...... 2000-01-02-03 Amy Williams ...... 2002-03-04-05 Joan Healy...... 1974-75-76-77 Catherine Williams ...... 1980-81 Mikel Hester ...... 2003-04-05-06 Susan Williams ...... 1989-90-91-92 Susan Hooper ...... 1972-73 Ann Williford ...... 1973 Allison Hunter...... 1983 Anna Wilson...... 2002-03-04 Ashley Hunter ...... 1988 Brooke Wilson...... 1998-99-00-01 Ann Hutchinson ...... 1990-91 Settle Womble ...... 1972 Susie Hulse ...... 1975-76-77-78 Kara Wright...... 2007-08-09-10 Michelle Ikoma...... 2010-11-12 Alice Xu...... 2005-06-07-08 Skylar Inman...... 2001-02-03-04 Michele Zafrani ...... 1987-88-89-90 Tina Jacob ...... 2007-08-09-10 Katie Zanone ...... 1994-95-96-97 Krista Jasper ...... 2009-10-11-12 Keri Zuger ...... 1995, *97 Nancy Johnson ...... 1988-89-90 Lee Ann Zukowski ...... 1991-92 Zoya Johnson...... 2009-10-11-12 Karli Jones ...... 2008-09-10 Bold Indicates Current Team Member Holly Joyner ...... 1990-91-92-93, *94-95 *Indicates Student Assistant Shawna Kelly ...... 2005-06-07-08 Angela Lauten...... 2005-06-07-08 Karen Kaiser ...... 1981-82-83-84 Tina Jacob was a Stacy Kaplan ...... 1985-86-87-88 top balance beam Paula Kilpatrick ...... 1974-75 Chrissy Klonne ...... 2000-01-02-03 performer for the Tar Tracy Knowles ...... 1991-92-93-94 Heels from 2007-10. Michelle Kucsma ...... 1977-78 Jennifer Lacoff ...... *1996 Melissa Leonard ...... 1988-99-90-*91 2013 UNC Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 22 CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics

2012 EAGL ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

Kristin Aloi Taylor Brown Emily Cornwell Acacia Cosentino Elizabeth Durkac Michelle Ikoma

Krista Jasper Elizabeth Lindley

Meredith Magjuka Janell Sargent

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16,000 Rams Club Members

28 Varsity Sports 800 Student-Athletes HELP PROVIDE THE TAR HEEL EXPERIENCE $11.5M in Scholarship Support

The University of North Carolina is an exceptional place. You know it from your time on campus. Maybe it is the bells, or even THE TAR HEEL EXPERIENCE … YOU PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY. THEY LIVE IT. the Well, or perhaps the stone walls. It most certainly is the people. Whatever factors play into it, the “Tar Heel Experience” is something that all Carolina alumni, students, fans and supporters can deeply appreciate.

Members of The Rams Club provide life changing opportunities for accomplished student-athletes to experience this exceptional place. They provide the resources for them to excel as competitors, students and leaders. By renewing your membership in The Rams Club or by joining as a new member, the Tar Heel Experience remains possible for deserving student-athletes.

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Annual Fund Scholarship Endowment The Rams Club has over 16,000 members who contribute to the Giving to the Scholarship Endowment fund allows donors to Annual Fund. Your annual donation as a member of The Rams provide critical, long-term support for Carolina’s athletic Club is vital to helping to cover the immediate funding needs of scholarship program. The cost to endow a scholarship is Carolina Athletics, particularly the cost of providing 450 scholar- $500,000, payable over 5 years. Its annual yield helps cover ships annually. the 450 scholarships provided by Carolina Athletics.

Carolina Forever Sports Endowments Carolina Forever provides an opportunity for donors to leave Each of Carolina’s sports programs has its own endowment a lasting legacy and ensure the future of Carolina Athletics. which members can contribute toward in addition to their an- Giving to this program will allow the member substantial tax nual fund donation. Sport endowments are integral to Caroli- benefits while also giving generous support to Carolina’s ath- na’s commitment to a broad-based athletic program and allow letic programs. each program to meet its specific needs.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE RAMS CLUB “Being a Tar Heel means being the best person you can be, both on and off the field, conducting yourself with integrity, and 2013 UNC Gymnastics Yearbook • Page 24 dedicating yourself to excellence. I’m Meredith Magjuka and I’m a Tar Heel.” 919.843.2000 [email protected] www.ramsclub.com The Rams Club @TheRamsClub CAROLINA ATHLETICS CAR LINA 2013 gymnastics

16,000 Rams Club Members

28 Varsity Sports 800 Student-Athletes HELP PROVIDE THE TAR HEEL EXPERIENCE $11.5M in Scholarship Support

The University of North Carolina is an exceptional place. You know it from your time on campus. Maybe it is the bells, or even THE TAR HEEL EXPERIENCE … YOU PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY. THEY LIVE IT. the Well, or perhaps the stone walls. It most certainly is the people. Whatever factors play into it, the “Tar Heel Experience” is something that all Carolina alumni, students, fans and supporters can deeply appreciate.

Members of The Rams Club provide life changing opportunities for accomplished student-athletes to experience this exceptional place. They provide the resources for them to excel as competitors, students and leaders. By renewing your membership in The Rams Club or by joining as a new member, the Tar Heel Experience remains possible for deserving student-athletes.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Annual Fund Scholarship Endowment The Rams Club has over 16,000 members who contribute to the Giving to the Scholarship Endowment fund allows donors to Annual Fund. Your annual donation as a member of The Rams provide critical, long-term support for Carolina’s athletic Club is vital to helping to cover the immediate funding needs of scholarship program. The cost to endow a scholarship is Carolina Athletics, particularly the cost of providing 450 scholar- $500,000, payable over 5 years. Its annual yield helps cover ships annually. the 450 scholarships provided by Carolina Athletics.

Carolina Forever Sports Endowments Carolina Forever provides an opportunity for donors to leave Each of Carolina’s sports programs has its own endowment a lasting legacy and ensure the future of Carolina Athletics. which members can contribute toward in addition to their an- Giving to this program will allow the member substantial tax nual fund donation. Sport endowments are integral to Caroli- benefits while also giving generous support to Carolina’s ath- na’s commitment to a broad-based athletic program and allow letic programs. each program to meet its specific needs.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE RAMS CLUB “Being a Tar Heel means being the best person you can be, both on and off the field, conducting yourself with integrity, and dedicating yourself to excellence.2013 Gymnastics I’m Yearbook Meredith • Page Magjuka 25 and I’m a Tar Heel.” 919.843.2000 [email protected] www.ramsclub.com The Rams Club @TheRamsClub