Height: 4-feet-11. Weight: 111 pounds.
Age: 18. Born: July 6, 1987, in Sterling.
High school sports: Gymnastics (at 2004 Class 4A state meet, fifth on floor and vault, sixth on beam) and track (pole vault).
Grade-point average: 3.0. Class: Senior.
My favorite subjects are: History and government. I just think it’s interesting, and I like to know what’s going on.
My favorite athlete is: My sister Bailey, who plays basketball at the University of Northern Colorado.
My favorite team is: Nebraska football. What I listen to: Country.
The best things on my training table are: Fruits and vegetables.
Premeet ritual: I’m completely superstitious. I keep a bracelet in my bag, do the same cheers, pray with the same person before the meet, swing my arms three times before the vault, wear the same shorts.
Time management tip: The first priority is school, then sports, then family, then I hang out with my friends. You try to manage your time.
Planned career: Considering UNC or Wyoming; the medical field.
My family: Parents Karen and Sean, sister Bailey, brother Bryan.
I would love to visit: Europe, to go backpacking.
What I like most about high school sports: In gymnastics, I love being with the team and the people, helping each other.
What I like least about high school sports: In some sports, politics can kind of get involved, especially in a small town.
Preps
The Denver Post recognizes a female and male student-athlete of the week. At the end of the school year, 10 finalists will be chosen. Ultimately, The Post and The Denver Athletic Club will select one boy and one girl as student-athletes of the year, and a substantial donation will be made to a local charity in their names.
