Gymnasts of the Month

NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2005 GYMNASTS OF THE MONTH

Preschool
Alexia Bettencourt is the 5 year old daughter of Sheila and Tony of Willimantic. Alexia has a “can do” attitude and is eager and
determined to reach higher levels. She loves challenges and is happiest working with older gymnasts. Alexia has a beautiful
cartwheel and a very promising gymnastics career!

Boys Class
Nathan Khan, 12 year old son of Mizan and Therese of Willimantic. Nathan is a super strong, agile athlete. He works very hard,
has great determination and is fearless. Nathan’s gymnastics trademark is his super-flying, BREATH-TAKING diving forward
roll! Nathan is also an excellent assistant with the younger students and a great demonstrator.

Girls Class
Gray McKinley joins us from Paris, France! She lives in Canterbury and is the13 year old daughter of David and Natalie. Gray
has no previous gymnastics experience but is quickly becoming a very strong tumbler. She is seriously focused, has great work-
ethic and excellent execution.

FALL 2005 GYMNASTS OF THE MONTH

Preschool Class
Delaney Card, 4- year old daughter of Jill and Scott of Hampton. Delaney comes to class eager to participate and learn. She has
great FOCUS, particularly for someone her age. She is very strong and has a very positive attitude.

Girls Class
Sidney Clements, 10- year old daughter of Paul and Laura of Mansfield Center. Sidney is strong, flexible and extremely focused.
She works hard and is very quick to master new drills and skills. She often matches the gym in her ORANGE outfits and is a
wonderful volunteer; assisting with the preschool classes.

Boys Class
Dan Campbell, 13- year old son of Ruth and Michael of Lebanon. Because of the summer schedule Dan was often working out
with younger students yet he maintained great focus on the skills he was trying to attain. He set a great example for younger
students with his great work ethic and positive attitude. He amazed them all with his super height on his front tuck (flip) on the
Tumble Trak.

SEPTEMBER 2005 GYMNASTS OF THE MONTH

Preschool
Charlotte Loucraft is the 4 year old daughter of Mickie and Rob of Willimantic. Although Charlotte is the youngest student in her
class, her maturity, hard work and outstanding strength keeps her up with the crowd. Nice job Charlotte!

Boys Class
Larson Richards, 5 year old son of Kirk and Karly of Mansfield Ctr. is extremely focused, has a great attitude and is excited
about learning new skills. His focus on doing proper drills has become very obvious this past month as he has accomplished
many new skills. Proof that proper basics and lots of drills pay off!

Girls Class
Tatiana Lindsey is the 7 year old daughter of Jodi and Cedric of Willimantic and the granddaughter of JoAnn and James
Thompson (who bring her to gymnastics and show great support). Tatiana is a very serious and coachable gymnast. She is a
great listener and appears to analyze exactly what the teachers are telling her to do. Her strong attention to details really shows
in her execution of skills.