2015-16 A.A.U. TRAMPOLINE & TUMBLING

NATIONAL TEAM

COLE DAVID BAKER, American Twisters (TN)Number of years in trampoline - 1, double-mini - 1

Other sports - cheerFavorite past-time - readingFavorite food - steamed broccoliGrade in school - 5thFavorite subject - math

Cole is athletic and funny. He loves animals.

KATLYN BARBER, Will Power Tumbling (OH)Number of years in tumbling - 11, trampoline - 11, double-mini - 11

Other sports - softball, volleyball, cheerleadingFavorite past-time - family gatheringsFavorite food - mashed potatoesGrade in school - 10th

Favorite subject - history

Katlyn is competitive, outgoing, and a leader. People mistake her agebecause she is so tall.

BROOKE BEINHART, Indianola Tumbling Center (IA)Number of years in tumbling - 7, trampoline - 7, double-mini - 7

Other sport - cheerleadingFavorite past-time - familyFavorite food - fruitGrade in school - 9th

Favorite subject - math

Brooke is caring, hardworking, and athletic. Her family has a “funnyfarm” with goats, donkies, ducks, dogs, cats, & kids. (

LUKE BROWN, American Twisters (TN)Number of years in tumbling - 3, trampoline - 3, double-mini - 3

Other sport - basketballFavorite food - pizzaGrade in school - 9th

Favorite subject - math

Luke is caring, an adventurer, and a team player.

KENDALL BURGESS, Somerset Elite Training Center (KY)Number of years in tumbling - 10, trampoline - 10, double-mini - 10

Other sport - trackFavorite past-times - singing, playing the piano, going to church, reading,

listening to music, shopping, & hanging out with friendsFavorite food - biscuitsGrade in school - 6thFavorite subject - science

Kendall is responsible, academic, and musical. She sings and plays thekeyboard in the youth praise band at her church.

BASIL CHRISTOPHER, Reflex Gymnastics (FL)Number of years in tumbling - 3, trampoline - 3, double-mini - 3

Other sport - soccer with friends at schoolFavorite past-times - reading & computer gamesFavorite foods - baklava, cucumbers, & shrimp Grade in school - 4th Favorite subject - math

Basil is hardworking, sensitive, and inquisitive. He loves animals of alltypes and hopes to become a zoologist when he grows up.

KATHERINE GRACE EPPERSON, Studios Unlimited (KY)Number of years in tumbling - 8, trampoline - 8, double-mini - 8

Other sport - soccerFavorite past-times - playing with her Boston TerrierFavorite food - oatmealGrade in school - 7th Favorite subject - science

Katherine is caring, energetic, and a perfectionist. She is a member of herschool’s 4-H Avian Team.

DELILAH FOLK, Acrocheer Gymnastics (OH)Number of years in tumbling - 7, trampoline - 7, double-mini - 7

Other sports - soccer & jump ropingFavorite past-time - playing outside with her friendsFavorite food - strawberriesGrade in school - 6th Favorite subject - math

Delilah is smart, funny, and passionate. Her favorite show is Charmed.

SARAH GALLIMORE, Fire House Gym (IL)Number of years in tumbling - 4, trampoline - 4, double-mini - 4

Other sports - cheerleading & basketballFavorite past-time - hanging out with friendsFavorite foods - steak & fruit smoothiesGrade in school - 9th Favorite subject - gym

Sarah is sassy, fun, and athletics. She has a pet hedge hog.

ELIVIA GIBSON, Studios Unlimited (KY)Number of years in tumbling - 10, trampoline - 10, double-mini - 10

Other sports - cheerleading & softballFavorite past-times - listening to music & spending time with friendsFavorite food - hot wingsGrade in school - 9th Favorite subject - English

Elivia is athletic, friendly, and outgoing.

ELLEA DEVIN GOLLIHUE, Yvonne DeKay’s (OH)Number of years in tumbling - 15, trampoline - 9, double-mini - 9

Other sport - assistant tumbling coachFavorite past-times - watching the Voice, playing basketball with her

brother, & volunteeringFavorite food - Taco BellGrade in school - 10th Favorite subject - P.E.

Ellea is hardworking, sweet, and Godly. She met her parents on February2, 1999, when she was 1 year old and her adoption was finalized onSeptember 7, 2000. God and adoption gave her her Forever Family.

TYARA M. GREEN, AGT Flip City (MI)Number of years in tumbling - 16

Other sports - swimming & basketballFavorite past-times - watching movies & cartoons, shopping, and sleepingFavorite foods - mac & cheese and pizzaGrade in school - college freshmanFavorite subject - history

Tyara is blessed, kind-hearted, and amazing. Anything can make herlaugh.

HAILEY HACKER, Gotta Flip Gymnastics (OH)Number of years in tumbling - 5, trampoline - 5, double-mini - 5

Other sports - All-Star cheer & gymnasticsFavorite past-time - spending time with family & friendsFavorite food - fruitGrade in school - 8th Favorite subject - Spanish

Hailey is determined, energetic, and athletic. She loves squirrels.

KADY HUGHES, Will Power Tumbling (OH)Number of years in tumbling - 5, trampoline - 5, double-mini - 5

Other sports - soccer & basketballFavorite past-time - playing with friendsFavorite food - BBQ ribsGrade in school - 5th Favorite subject - Social studies

Kady is nice, entertaining and playful.

MASON D. JAROCKI, Fire House Gym (IL)Number of years in tumbling - 1, trampoline - 1, double-mini - 1

Other sports - gymnastics, ballet, & horsebak ridingFavorite past-times - swimming, shopping, and spending time with family

& friendsFavorite food - jumbo soft pretzel with cheeseGrade in school - 4th Favorite subject - math

Mason is motivated, confident, and athletic. She is a Blue Belt in Kyuki-Do (a Korean Martial Arts).

MICHAEL JONES, Studios Unlimited (KY)Number of years in tumbling - 6, trampoline - 6, double-mini - 6

Other sport - noneFavorite past-time - playing violinFavorite food - spathettiGrade in school - 5th Favorite subject - science

Michael is energetic, flexible, and a winner. His family calls him “the catwhisperer.”

MARQUISE KINLEY, Somerset Elite Training Center (KY)Number of years in tumbling - 4, trampoline - 4, double-mini - 4

Other sports - basketball & trackFavorite past-times - playing drums, swimming, listening to music, friendsFavorite foods - pizza & steakGrade in school - 7th Favorite subject - social studies

Marquise is athletic, intelligent, and funny. He enjoys going on rock digs.

AMBER KUCK, Gloria’s Tumbling (OH)Number of years in tumbling - 3, trampoline - 2, double-mini - 2

Other sport - cheerleadingFavorite past-times - school drama department, choir, Girl Scouts, &

hanging with friendsFavorite food - SubwayGrade in school - 11th Favorite subjects - science & Spanish

Amber is smart, energetic, and athletic. She can say the alphabetbackwards in less than 4 seconds.

ABIGAIL LADEN, Matrix TNT (OK)Number of years in tumbling - 7, trampoline - 7, double-mini - 7

Other sport - noneFavorite past-times - spending time with family & friends, fishing, going

to the lake, reading, & doing craftsFavorite food - pizzaGrade in school - 7th Favorite subject - geography

Abigail is adventurous, courageous, and honorable. She dislikes wearinglong-sleeved shirts.

KATIE LAMBERT, Acrocheer Gymnastics (OH)Number of years in tumbling - 7, trampoline - 7, double-mini - 7

Favorite past-time - hanging out with friendsFavorite food - picklesGrade in school - 10th Favorite subject - math

Katie most admires her coaches, Don & Helen Perry, because they haveinspired her to become the gymnast she is today. She wants to become aveterinarian.

MARY McGRATH, Tumblemania (FL)Number of years in tumbling - 11, trampoline - 11, double-mini - 11

Other sport - none, trampoline & tumbling is her lifeFavorite past-times - hanging out with her teammates and doing arts &

craftsFavorite foods - fried chicken, grilled chicken, baked chickenGrade in school - 9th Favorite subject - math

Mary is determined, smart, and kind. She is an Honors student andenjoys volunteering. She is also an active member of the studentgovernment at her school.

CAEDMON MEISENHEIMER, Dupage Cheer & Power Tumbling (IL)Number of years in tumbling - 2, trampoline - 2, double-mini - 2

Other sport - noneFavorite past-time - graphic designFavorite food - cerealGrade in school - 7th Favorite subject - math

Caedmon is focused, an achiever, and a goal-setter. He is the oldest of alarge home-schooled family.

CHEYAN MELTON, Will Power Tumbling (OH)Number of years in tumbling - 4, trampoline - 4, double-mini - 4

Other sport - cheerleadingFavorite past-time - spending time with her friendsFavorite food - popcornGrade in school - 7th Favorite subject - history

Cheyan is caring, shy, and nice. She gets mistaken for her age.

FINLEY M. MERKER, Dupage Cheer & Power Tumbling (IL)Number of years in tumbling - 5½ , trampoline - 4, double-mini - 3

Other sport - a little bit of cheer, but tumbling is her main focusFavorite past-times - ride her long-board and be with familyFavorite food - fish tacosGrade in school - 4th Favorite subjects - history & writing

Finley is athletic, kind, and happy. Her parents support her and theycoach her. She loves them very much.

JOSEPH MICHAELS, Reflex Gymnastics (FL)Number of years in tumbling - 2, trampoline - 2, double-mini - 2

Other sport - soccer (this is his 2nd season as goalie for his team)Favorite past-time - playing video gamesFavorite foods - spaghetti, steak, & pieGrade in school - 4th Favorite subject - science

Joseph is funny, smart, and athletic.

CORBAN MORRIS, Flip n Fly (OK)Number of years in tumbling - 8, trampoline - 8, double-mini - 8

Other sport - All-Star cheerFavorite past-times - snowboarding, wakeboarding, riding 4 wheelers, &

hanging out with friendsFavorite food - chickenGrade in school - 9th Favorite subject - math

Corban is athletic, competitive, and helpful.

KASSIDY NAFZIGER, Acrocheer Gymnastics (OH)Number of years in tumbling - 7, trampoline - 7, double-mini - 7

Other sports - sand volleyball, skiing, & swimmingFavorite past-times - playing with dogs, drawing, and craftsFavorite foods - steak & baconGrade in school - 5th Favorite subject - math

Kassidy is silly, energetic, and artistic. She can flip her tongue upsidedown and fold it without using her teeth!

ISABEL SANTOS, Reflex Gymnastics (FL)Number of years in tumbling - 2, trampoline - 2, double-mini - 2

Other sport - mainly T&T, but also a little surfingFavorite past-times - relax & watch TV, do crafts, or play with her little

sisterFavorite food - baked potatoGrade in school - 6th Favorite subject - science (she wants to be a nurse anesthetist)

Isabel is creative, smart, and witty. She is afraid of heights.

SAMI SAUNDERS, Will Power Tumbling (OH)Number of years in tumbling - 8, trampoline - 8, double-mini - 8

Other sports - cheerleading, dance, and track & fieldFavorite past-time - shoppingFavorite food - popcornGrade in school - 7th Favorite subject - math

Sami is dependable, caring, and intelligent. She gets mistaken for herage a lot because she is so tall.

MIRANDA L. SMITH, Fire House Gym (IL)Number of years in tumbling - 3, trampoline - 3, double-mini - 3

Other sports - gymnastics, cheerleading, softball, & volleyballFavorite past-times - shopping, hanging out with friends, crossfit, &

swimmingFavorite foods - watermelon & smoothiesGrade in school - 9th Favorite subject - math

Miranda is athletic, driven, and motivated. She is home-schooled.

SKYLAR STRUNK, Somerset Elite Training Center (KY)Number of years in tumbling - 4, trampoline - 4, double-mini - 4

Other sports - competitive cheerleading, all forms of competition dance,and academic team

Favorite past-times - reading, writing, and spending time with friends &family

Favorite foods - all fruits & vegetablesGrade in school - 9th Favorite subjects - English/creative writing

Skylar is intelligent, athletic, and focused. She loves to bake carkes,make candy & deserts, but she prefers to eat fruits and vegetables.

OLIVIA TOMAN, AGT Flip City (MI)Number of years in tumbling - 7

Other sport - artistic gymnasticsFavorite past-time - going up NorthFavorite food - none, she likes a lot of foodGrade in school - 10th Favorite subject - history

Olivia is funny, athletic, and smart. She is very flexible.

MORGAN VAN DYCK, Fox Valley Tumbling & Trampoline (IL)Number of years in tumbling - 7, trampoline - 7, double-mini - 7

Other sport - none, tumbling is her life!Favorite past-times - boating and hanging out with friendsFavorite food - tacosGrade in school - 3rd Favorite subject - science

Morgan is talented, silly, and athletic. She can touch her tongue to hernose!

MARREON WASHINGTON, AGT Flip City (MI)Number of years in tumbling - 3

Other sport - mixed martial artsFavorite past-times - riding roller coasters, playing video games, going to

parties, and camping outFavorite food - shrimp linguineGrade in school - 5th

Favorite subject - English

Marreon is kind, respectful, and open-minded. He is interested inastronomy.

ALEXA WESLEY, Somerset Elite Training Center (KY)Number of years in tumbling - 9, trampoline - 6, double-mini - 6

Other sports - track, volleyball, & cheerleadingFavorite past-time - just being outsideFavorite foods - pork chops & mashed potatoesGrade in school - 8th

Favorite subject - science

Alexa is athletic, energetic, and funny. She refuses to get out of bed inthe morning until she gets a cup of milk to drink.

EMILY WHELAN, GymStars (MO)Number of years in tumbling - 6, trampoline - 5, double-mini - 5

Other sports - noneFavorite past-times - fishing, reading, cooking, listening to music,

hanging out with friends, & watching Criminal MindsFavorite food - pastaGrade in school - 11th

Favorite subjects - physics & math

Emily is determined, curious, & kind. She is adopted.

ALLISON YOUNG, Acrocheer Gymnastics (OH)Number of years in tumbling - 7, trampoline - 7, double-mini - 7

Other sports - volleyball & cheerleadingFavorite past-times - karaoke & hanging out with friendsGrade in school - 7th

Favorite subject - science

Allison is crazy, creative, and imaginative. When asked if there wasanything unusual about herself she would like to share, she said“everything.”