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1 ILLINOIS GYMNASTICS DOMINATE 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS 12

2 2009 Roster The Illini By Class Marijka Botterman Julie Crall Kim Kruk Lindsey Smith Nicole Cowart Sarah Schmidt Laura Woolf Allison Buckley Melissa Fernandez Lashlee Morris Samantha Perino Alyssa Harmon Kelsey Joannides Hannah Welker Meet-By-Meet Scores Illini Outside the Gym ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS 13

3 THE 2009 FIGHTING ILLINI: (L-R) Front Row: Melissa Fernandez, Laura Woolf, Marijka Botterman, Julie Crall Second Row: Allison Buckley, Alyssa Harmon, Sarah Schmidt, Nicole Cowart, Kelsey Joannides, Lindsey Smith Back Row: Kim Kruk, Samantha Perino, Hannah Welker, Lashlee Morris 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS ROSTER NAME YR. HT. EVENT(S) HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL CLUB TEAM Marijka Botterman Sr. 5-3 AA New Lenox, Ill./Lincoln-Way Central Gym-Kinetics Allison Buckley So. 5-2 AA Schaumburg, Ill./Conant Gymkhana Nicole Cowart Jr. 5-2 AA Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove Wright's Gymnastics Julie Crall Sr. 5-2 VT,UB,BB Cincinnati, Ohio/Ursuline Academy Queen City Gymnastics Melissa Fernandez So. 5-0 AA Eudora, Kan./Eudora KGDC Alyssa Harmon Fr. 5-2 AA Odessa, Fla./Bishop McLaughlin Tampa Bay Turners Kelsey Joannides Fr. 5-2 AA Frederick, Md./Frederick Frederick Gymnastics Kim Kruk Sr. 5-2 AA Carol Stream, Ill./Bartlett Illinois Gymnastics Institute Lashlee Morris So. 5-1 AA Leesburg, Fla./Leesburg Brandy Johnson s Global Gymnastics Academy Samantha Perino So. 5-3 AA Yorktown, Va./Tabb Ocean Tumblers Gymnastics Sarah Schmidt Jr. 5-2 AA Hartland, Wis./Arrowhead Midwest Twisters Lindsey Smith Sr. 5-0 VT,BB,FX Collinsville, Ill./Metro-East Lutheran World Class Gymnastics Hannah Welker Fr. 5-2 AA Butler, Pa./Knoch Butler Gymnastics Laura Woolf Jr. 5-2 VT,UB,BB Deerfield, Ill./Deerfield Buffalo Grove Gymnastics Center Head Coach: Bob Starkell (10th season) Assistant Coach: Kim Landrus (7th season) Assistant Coach: Amy Kruse (3rd season) Student Manager: Lori Hamilton (2nd season) Athletic Trainer: Heather Hellman (2nd season) PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Marijka Botterman muh-RYE-ka Kelsey Joannides joe-ANN-uh-dees Samantha Perino purr-EE-no Bob Starkell star-KELL Amy Kruse CRUISE 14 // 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS

4 SENIORS Kim Kruk, Marijka Botterman, Lindsey Smith, Julie Crall JUNIORS Laura Woolf, Nicole Cowart, Sarah Schmidt SOPHOMORES Melissa Fernandez, Lashlee Morris, Allison Buckley, Samantha Perino FRESHMEN Alyssa Harmon, Hannah Welker, Kelsey Joannides 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS // 15

5 MARIJKA BOTTERMAN 5-3 // SENIOR // NEW LENOX, ILL. // LINCOLN-WAY CENTRAL // CLUB: GYM-KINETICS 2008 JUNIOR: Competed at least three events in 11 of 13 meets, including all-around at both the Big Ten and Regional Championships... At her best at the end of the season, finishing 10th in the all-around at the South Central Regional... Finished eighth in the all-around (39.025) and 10th on both vault (9.800) and beam (9.800) at the Big Ten Championships...Had eight top-three finishes on the season... Took second on vault (9.825) in the four-team State of Illinois Classic on March Placed second on bars (9.825) and floor with a career-high at Illinois Chicago... Academic All- Big Ten and Illinois Scholastic All-State selection SOPHOMORE: Competed all-around in every meet...won four individual titles on the year (two on vault and two in the all-around) and had 15 top-three finishes... Was a double winner vs. UIC on 3/17, taking the all-around (39.025) and vault (9.875) titles while helping the Illini set a school team vault record (49.125)... Helped the Illini upset #16 Auburn by claiming second in the all-around with a career-high , the top AA score for an Illini during the season... Scored a career-high to win the vault against Auburn, the top vault score on the season for an Illini...Also set career-highs on bars (9.875) and floor (9.775)... Recorded nine career individual titles in her first two seasons (four on vault, one on bars, four in the allaround)... Named Illinois Big Ten Sportsmanship Honoree... Academic All-Big Ten selection and Illinois Scholastic All State selection FRESHMAN: Placed sixth on vault at the Big Ten Championships with a score of Competed on vault, bars and beam in every meet, and competed in the all-around eight times... Recorded five individual titles (two on vault, one on bars and two in the all-around)... Put up personal-best scores to win vault (9.875) and beam (9.825) at Illinois-Chicago, leading Illinois to victory... Won all-around titles at Ohio State (38.700) and vs. Michigan State (38.850), a career high, and also posted a career-high of on bars... George Huff Award recipient and Illinois Scholastic All State selection. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Four-time Junior Olympic National qualifier...placed first with the Region V team at the 2005 National Championships fifth-place Regional finish... The 2005 state champion on beam (9.45)...Placed second on bars, floor and the all-around and third on vault at the 2005 state championships... Coached by Glen Willmeng, Jim Fedrickson and Dana Edeus... Competed for Gym-Kinetics Gymnastics club. PERSONAL: Born June 21, Daughter of Hank and Laurie Botterman... Older sister, Danye, is a former member of the Fighting Illini Women's Gymnastics team ( ) and younger sister, Kylee, is a sophomore gymnast at the University of Michigan... Says she chose Illinois because she loved the girls and coaches and it felt like a family away from home, even though home is so close... Majoring in speech communications... High honor roll student. COACH STARKELL ON BOTTERMAN: For four years, Marijka has proven to be a valuable member of this program. She has competed numerous times in the allaround and has been a key contributor on all four events. As we hope for all our seniors, Marijka is doing her best gymnastics heading into her senior year. MARIJKA S CAREER HIGHS Vault: vs. Auburn, 3/9/07 Bars: at State of Illinois Classic, 3/25/07 Beam: at UIC, 2/25/06 Floor: at Illinois-Chicago, 3/15/08 All-around: vs. Auburn, 3/9/07 GETTING TO KNOW MARIJKA Favorite place on campus: The stadium during a football game. The crowd s energy and sea of orange makes me proud to be an Illini Favorite TV show: Chelsea Lately Favorite movie quote: The greatest thing you ll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return -Mulan Rouge Favorite skill to watch: Cara Pomeroy s jaeger Funniest teammate: Sarah Schmidt; she should probably be in a circus Secret talent of a teammate: I think Kim Kruk can read my mind Favorite athlete: Dominique Dawes Something people don t know about me: I m scared of the dark If I was on a reality show it would be: A clip in America s Funniest Home Videos Favorite activity outside gymnastics: Extreme Carpet Sliding with Uncle Brian Plans after Illinois: Move to Chi-town 16 // 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS

6 JULIE CRALL 5-2 // SENIOR // CINCINNATI, OHIO // URSULINE ACADEMY // CLUB: QUEEN CITY GYMNASTICS JUNIOR: 2008 Big Ten Balance Beam Champion with a career-high tying at the conference meet... Competed on bars and beam in all 13 meets... Finished eighth on uneven bars at the NCAA South Central Regional with a Won seven event titles on the year, six on beam and one on bars... Set a career-high on bars to finish first at the State of Illinois Classic... Tied her careerhigh and won the beam at Denver with a Also won individual beam titles against Ohio State, at Iowa, at Auburn and vs. Missouri... Ended the season ranked 15th in the nation on beam with an RQS of Academic All-Big Ten and Illinois Scholastic All-State selection SOPHOMORE: Second Team All-Big Ten selection... Was one of Illinois top performers before suffering a season-ending Achilles tear while warming up before floor exercise on March 9 vs. Auburn... Competed regularly on three events before the injury and competed all-around on two occasions... Won six event titles on the season (one on vault, four on beam, and one on floor) and had 11 top-three finishes... Was a double-winner at Illinois State on 3/4, taking first on vault and beam... Set career-highs on vault (9.850), beam (9.900) and floor (9.850) during the season... Had eight career event titles in her first two seasons (one on vault, six on beam and one on floor)... Academic All-Big Ten selection and Illinois Scholastic All State Award recipient FRESHMAN: Named to the All-Big Ten second team... Tied for third on beam with teammate Cara Pomeroy at the Big Ten Championships (9.825)... Finished fifth in the all-around at the NCAA South Central Regional meet with a career-high Recorded an individual event title vs. Missouri on beam with a score of Set a career high with a on floor against Missouri... Won the second event title of her career at the State of Illinois Classic on beam, tying her personal-best score of Claimed seven second-place finishes on the season... Recorded a on beam vs. Missouri, and at UIC... Competed in the all-around in the last four meets, taking second-place vs. Michigan State with a Posted personal-bests on vault, bars and the all-around at the NCAA South Central Regional... Won the 2006 Illinois Athletics Female Newcomer of the Year Award and shared the team s Most Outstanding Gymnast Award with Cara Pomeroy... Illinois Scholastic All-State Award and George Huff Award recipient. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: A two-time Junior Olympic National qualifier and five-time Level 10 Regional qualifier... Took second place in the all-around, bars and beam at the 2005 state championships... Finished fifth on beam and sixth on floor (9.45) at the 2004 Regional Championships state champion on floor exercise... Placed third in the all-around at the 2003 Regional meet... Finished sixth on the floor exercise and eighth on the balance beam at Nationals in Coached by Trevor and Jennifer O'Hara and Jenny Cox... Competed for Queen City Gymnastics club. PERSONAL: Born Jan. 12, Daughter of Rick and Kathy Crall... Says she chose Illinois because as soon as I reached campus, I fell in love with the girls on the team and the atmosphere of Champaign and the university... Majoring in business administration... A four-year honor roll student in high school. COACH STARKELL ON CRALL: Julie is coming off an exceptional junior year. Even with several obstacles thrown at her injury-wise, Julie has overcome each one with great success. With that success, she will have higher expectations to get the team to nationals this year. JULIE S CAREER HIGHS Vault: x, last at Illinois State w/uw-lacrosse, 3/4/07 Bars: State of Illinois Classic, 3/22/08 Beam: x, last at Big Ten Championships, 3/29/08 Floor: vs. Iowa, 1/27/07 All-around: at NCAA South Central Regional, 4/8/06 GETTING TO KNOW JULIE Best memory as an Illini: Getting 2nd at Big Ten s last year What I ve learned from Coach Bob: Life is always better when you have a smile on your face Favorite skill to watch/compete: Full twisting swingdown on beam Favorite sports team: Chicago Cubs; I ll be living in Chicago soon and I ve given up on the Reds Favorite food/meal: Peanut butter, Chicken Caesar Salad Shawn or Nastia: Nastia Famous person I ve met: Arnold Schwarzenegger Sport I d play if I weren t a gymnast: Tennis, but I wouldn t say I m very good Thing I ve always dreamt about doing: Becoming a famous news broadcaster Plans after Illinois: Moving to downtown Chicago and working at Fellowes Inc. as a Buyer in the Supply Chain divison 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS // 17

7 KIM KRUK 5-2 // SENIOR // CAROL STREAM, ILL. // BARTLETT // CLUB: ILLINOIS GYMNASTICS INSTITUTE JUNIOR: Competed on vault in the first two meets of the season before suffering a foot injury... Was the team's alternate on bars for most of the year... Academic All-Big Ten and Illinois Scholastic All-State selection SOPHOMORE: Competed in every meet, including nine times as an all-arounder... Tied for fourth on beam at the Big Ten Championships with a career-high She and teammate Cara Pomeroy were Illinois top beam performers at the NCAA South Central Regional with 9.775s... Won two individual titles on the season, both vs. Iowa on 1/27 when she won bars with a career-high and the all-around with a season-high Earned a career-high on vault three times (vs. Iowa, vs. Auburn, and vs. UIC)... Had eight career event titles in her first two seasons at Illinois (four in the all-around, two on bars and two on floor)... Academic All-Big Ten selection and Illinois Scholastic All State selection FRESHMAN: Competed in the all-around 12 times for the Illini, scoring an Illinois season-high at the State of Illinois Classic... Recorded six individual titles (one on bars, two on floor, three in the all-around)... Recorded four personal bests and three event titles at Illinois-Chicago (bars, floor and all-around)... Had a career meet at the State of Illinois Classic posting four personal bests on vault (9.750), beam (9.750), floor (9.850) and the all-around (39.075), taking home the individual floor and all-around titles... George Huff Award recipient. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Two-time Junior Olympic national qualifier... 11th-place all-around and third place on vault (tie) at the 2005 National Championships... Member of the 2005 first-place Region V team...finished third on vault and bars, fourth on beam and third all-around at the 2005 Regional Championships state champion on vault, bars, floor and the allaround and placed third on beam...placed third on beam and the all-around and fifth on bars and floor at the 2004 Junior Olympic Nationals... Competed for Illinois Gymnastics Institute... Coached by Todd Gardiner, Kurt Aichele and Sharon Barbato. PERSONAL: Born June 2, Daughter of Zbigniew and Gisele Kruk... Says she chose Illinois because she loved the team and it just felt like home... Majoring in spanish and pre-med... A four-year honor roll student at Bartlett High School. COACH STARKELL ON KRUK: Kim is looking for a strong senior year. She has had the opportunity to compete in the all-around in the past so we see her as a key individual to help out on all four events. Her strongest asset will be as a floor competitor. Each year this has been where she has put up her biggest scores. KIM S CAREER HIGHS Vault: x, last vs. Illinois-Chicago, 3/17/07 Bars: vs. Iowa, 1/27/07 Beam: at Big Ten Championships, 3/31/07 Floor: at State of Illinois Classic, 3/18/06 All-around: at State of Illinois Classic, 3/18/06 GETTING TO KNOW KIM Best memory as an Illini: Big Tens my sophomore year Favorite sports team: Chicago Cubs Favorite food: Sweet Potatoes Favorite activity outside gymnastics: Relaxing and watching TV Favorite event: Bars Person you would most like to spend a day with: Jim from The Office If I was on a reality show it would be: The Inferno One thing I can t go a day without: My I-pod Something most people don t know about me: I listen to Christmas music all year long One thing I ve always dreamt about doing: Skydiving Plans after Illinois: Med School 18 // 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS

8 LINDSEY SMITH 5-0 // SENIOR // COLLINSVILLE, ILL. // METRO-EAST LUTHERAN // CLUB: WORLD CLASS GYMNASTICS JUNIOR: Competed on floor in every meet and on vault eight times on the season... Tied for fourth on vault at the Big Ten Championships with a career-high tying Won her first-career event title at Auburn with a on vault... Scored a season-high on floor at the State of Illinois Classic to place second... Had four top-three finishes on the season, one on vault and three on floor... Selected as Illinois' Big Ten Sportsmanship honoree... Chi Alpha Sigma National Student-Athlete Honor Society member... Academic All-Big Ten and Illinois Scholastic All-State selection... Named a Scholastic All-American by the NACGC/W SOPHOMORE: Competed in all but one meet on the season, cracking in the vault line-up 12 times and competing on floor 13 times... Missed the March 11 meet at Denver due to illness... Racked up four top-three finishes on the season... Placed third on vault vs. Iowa State and NIU on 2/25 with a career-high Took third on floor with a season and careerbest against Illinois-Chicago on 3/17... Academic All-Big Ten selection and Illinois Scholastic All State selection FRESHMAN: Competed on vault in every meet for the Illini... Placed second on vault vs. Michigan State with a score of Posted her personal-best vault score of at the South Central Regional to finish ninth overall... Also competed on floor in two meets... George Huff Award recipient and Illinois Scholastic All State selection. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Four-time Regional qualifier...finished third on vault and fourth on floor at the 2005 Regional Championships... Placed second on vault and beam at the 2005 state championships... Eighth-place finish on vault and floor at the 2004 Regional Championships all-around champion at USAIGC Nationals... Finished first on balance beam at the 2001 USAG Regional meet... Competed for World Class Gymnastics... Coached by Patrick Hulliung and Donna Berutti. PERSONAL: Born May 13, Daughter of Gary and Loretta Smith... Says she chose Illinois because she absolutely loved the girls. They made me feel really good. Also, the education is great here.... A four-year honor roll student in high school... National Honor Society Member... Salutatorian of Metro-East Lutheran High School... Majoring in kinesiology... A Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering award winner. COACH STARKELL ON SMITH: Each year Lindsey has been a constant contributor on floor and vault. She is strong, fast and has a powerful presence about her. As a senior, she will be asked to lead the way on these two events. LINDSEY S CAREER HIGHS Vault: x, last at Big Ten Championships, 3/29/08 Floor: vs. Denver, 2/2/08 GETTING TO KNOW LINDSEY Being a Fighting Illini means: Being on an amazing gymnastics team at an amazing university. I take great pride in attending the U of I Favorite event: Floor Favorite movie: The Notebook Favorite food/meal: Spaghetti Favorite activity outside gymnastics: Hanging out with my girls Famous person I ve met: Nelly Funniest teammate: Sam Perino; she makes the most random, but hilarious comments If I were on a reality show it would be: Survivor Something most peple don t know about me: I played piano for almost 10 years Three words that describe me: Clean, organized, perfectionist Person I d like to spend a day with: Tiger Woods Plans after Illinois: Attend a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS // 19

9 NICOLE COWART 5-2 // JUNIOR // GREENWOOD, IND. // CENTER GROVE // CLUB: WRIGHT S GYMNASTICS SOPHOMORE: National qualifier in the all-around... Competed all-around in every meet on the season... Turned in a solid 4-for-4 performance at the NCAA Championships, scoring a in the all-around, including a on the uneven bars... Finished third in the all-around at the NCAA South Central Regional with a season-high to earn the trip to the NCAA Championships... Won the floor exercise at Iowa with a 9.825, her only event title of the season... Had 15 top-three finishes on the season... Finished second on floor (9.850) and in the all-around (39.050) at Auburn... Named the team's Most Valuable Gymnast... Academic All-Big Ten and Illinois Scholastic All-State selection FRESHMAN: First Team All-Big Ten selection... Competed all-around in every meet... Placed in the top ten in four events at the NCAA South Central Regional (fifth on bars, eighth in the all-around, eighth on vault and 10th on beam)... Tied for fourth in the all-around (39.000) and tied for eighth on bars (9.850) at the Big Ten Championships... Was also the team s top floor performer at Big Tens, tying for 14th place with a Claimed 10 event titles (two on vault, one on bars, one on beam, three on floor and three in the all-around) to tie for the team lead with Cara Pomeroy and racked up 21 top-three finishes... Was the only Illini to win at least one title on each event and in the all-around... Posted the top two floor exercise scores (9.875 twice) and four of the top five all-around scores for the Illini on the season... Had a career meet against Ohio State on 2/3, winning her first career all-around title while placing first on floor, second on beam and third on vault... Was a double-winner on two other occasions, winning bars and the all-around at Illinois State on 3/4 and vault and floor vs. UIC on 3/17... Named team s Most Outstanding Gymnast and Most Consistent Beam Performer. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Six time Junior Olympic National Qualifier... Two-time Junior Olympic Team member... Two-time Region V all-star team member third place all-around, and runner-up on beam at Nationals Region V all-around champion and runner-up on bars and third on vault and floor Indiana State Champion... Placed eighth on vault and beam at 2005 Nationals Regional all-around, floor, beam and bars champion...in 2004 placed fourth on all-around and vault at Nationals National Team member and ninth place on floor... Competed for Wright s Gymnastics... Coached by Casey Wright, Michelle Hart, and Steve Ellsbury. PERSONAL: Born June 12, Daughter of Paula Cowart Jenne... Says she chose Illinois because the academics that Illinois will provide me shall set the stage for my plans after graduation and it was an opportunity to be a part of a second family with thirteen sisters... Majoring in accountancy. COACH STARKELL ON COWART: Nicole is a competitor by nature and her work ethic is difficult to duplicate. She had the opportunity to compete at the NCAA Championships last year, so her leadership will be heavily relied upon. She is very good on all four events and we see her continuing her role as one of our top all-around athletes. NICOLE S CAREER HIGHS Vault: twice, last vs. Illinois-Chicago, 3/17/07 Bars: at Big Ten Championships, 3/31/07 Beam: twice, last at Denver, 3/11/07 Floor: twice, last vs. UIC, 3/17/07 All-around: at Denver, 3/11/07 GETTING TO KNOW SUKI Nickname: Suki Favorite place on campus: Dorm dinner with the freshman and sophomore girls What I ve learned from Coach Bob: Patience! Favorite TV show: Dexter Favorite movie: Van Wilder Favorite activity outside gymnastics: Going to football games Famous people you ve met: Someday famous Lashlee Morris Favorite Illini Athlete: CeCe Marizu (Swimming & Diving) Favorite food/meal: My mom s pasta salad One thing I ve always dreamt about doing: Going back in time and becoming a Greek Goddess Pre-meet superstitions: Cardio workout before meets 20 // 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS

10 SARAH SCHMIDT 5-2 // JUNIOR // HARTLAND, WIS. // ARROWHEAD // CLUB: MIDWEST TWISTERS THE FIGHTING ILLINI SOPHOMORE: Competed in 11 of 13 meets, missing two due to a sprained ankle... Finished in a tie for third on bars at the NCAA South Central Regional with a Tied for third on the uneven bars at the Big Ten Championships with a careerhigh tying Claimed four individual titles (three on bars and one in the all-around) and 12 top-three finishes... Won the all-around title at Iowa with a career-high Won bars titles at Iowa/MSU, vs. Missouri and at UIC... Illinois Scholastic All-State selection FRESHMAN: Competed in every meet during her rookie campaign including at least three events (bars, beam and floor) in the final 12 meets and all-around in four of the last five meets... Tied for second place on the uneven bars at the Big Ten Championships with a career-high 9.900, helping the Illini to a season-high team bars score of Finished sixth in the all-around at Big Tens (38.875) in just her third career all-around performance... Won four event titles on the season (two on bars and two on floor) and had 20 top three finishes... Earned a career-high in the all-around to finish third at the State of Illinois Classic... Was a double-winner at Illinois State, taking bars (9.800) and floor (9.800) crowns... Tied her careerhighs on bars (9.800), beam (9.750) and floor (9.825) at Michigan State on 2/17, while winning her first career event title on floor... Would later establish new career-high on bars (9.900 at Big Tens) and beam (9.775 at Denver), while equaling the on floor vs. UIC... Named the team s Most Improved Gymnast. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: 2005 Junior Olympic National Qualifier... Three-time National Qualifier Alternate (2003, 04 and 06)... Placed fourth on floor at 2006 Regionals Level 10 Wisconsin State floor exercise champion, second place finisher on bars and in the all-around, and third place finisher on vault... Competed for Midwest Twisters... Coached by Jack Nettesheim and Kathy Nelson. PERSONAL: Born April 14, Daughter of Roger and Kim Schmidt... Says she chose Illinois because of the team and the academics... Majoring in kinesiology. COACH STARKELL ON SCHMIDT: Coming off another exceptional year, Sarah has shown great improvement each year. There is no question that for this team to reach nationals, Sarah will be a key factor. Her gymnastic skills are impressive and she has a style about her that the judges enjoy watching. SARAH S CAREER HIGHS Vault: at NCAA Regionals, 4/12/08 Bars: x, last at Big Ten Championships, 3/29/08 Beam: x, last at Iowa, 1/25/08 Floor: x, last vs. Missouri, 3/8/08 All-around: at Iowa, 1/25/08 GETTING TO KNOW SARAH Favorite place on campus: Starbucks...it s where I get all my studying done Favorite Illini athlete: Brandon Wikoff (baseball) Best dressed teammate: Laura Woolf...because the magazines say so Favorite movie: The Green Mile Favorite sports team: Green Bay Packers Shawn or Nastia: Shawn On my Ipod right now: Country If I was on a reality show it would be: American Idol (if only I could sing) Sport I d play if I weren t a gymnast: Softball Something I ve always dreamt about doing: Traveling Europe Person I d like to spend a day with: A firefighter 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS // 21

11 LAURA WOOLF 5-2 // JUNIOR // DEERFIELD, ILL. // DEERFIELD // CLUB: BUFFALO GROVE GYMNASTICS CENTER SOPHOMORE: Competed twice on vault during the season, scoring a at Iowa/MSU and at Auburn FRESHMAN: Did not compete in any meets. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Two time Junior Olympic National qualifier... Four-year Level 10 Region V qualifier State qualifier, placing eighth on floor... Ninth place on bars at 2003 Regionals third-place finisher on bars and sixth-place all-around at the Illinois state competition National Qualifier, placing ninth on bars... Placed fifth on bars and fifth in the allaround at the 2002 Illinois state competition... Competed for Buffalo Grove Gymnastics Center... Coached by Teri Crumley and Tony Toms. PERSONAL: Born Dec. 14, Daughter of Micheal and Victoria Woolf... Says the most inspirational person in her life is her grandmother... Chose Illinois because of the girls on the team... Majoring in agricultural and consumer economics. COACH STARKELL ON WOOLF: Laura has probably made the biggest strides this preseason. Each year she has worked extremely hard to get to where she is today and we see her having the opportunity to be in the line-up more often. She is caring in nature and goes out of her way to help her teammates. LAURA S CAREER HIGHS Vault: x, last at Auburn, 2/29/08 GETTING TO KNOW LAURA I chose Illinois because: It provides a top notch education along with impressive athletics and an amazing group of girls that I call my teammates. Funniest teammate: Sam Perino; she does the best impressions Best dressed teammate: Julie Crall; she is always put together and looks presentable Favorite skill to watch/compete: Tkachev on bars Favorite movie: Wedding Crashers and Anchorman Favorite TV show: One Tree Hill Famous person I ve met: Kerry Wood (formerly of the Chicago Cubs) If I was on a reality show it would be: The Amazing Race with my brother as my partner Something most people don t know about me: I love the 80 s Sport I d play if I weren t a gymnast: Tennis Plans after Illinois: Sit for my CPA and then work for one of the Big Four Accounting Firms 22 // 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS

12 ALLISON BUCKLEY 5-2 // SOPHOMORE // SCHAUMBURG, ILL. // CONANT // CLUB: GYMKHANA THE FIGHTING ILLINI FRESHMAN: Second Team All-American on the Balance Beam, Illinois' first All-American since Nancy Thies in 1976 (AIAW)... Named South Central Regional Gymnast of the Year, Big Ten Freshman of the Year and First Team All-Big Ten... Named the UI Female Newcomer of the Year among all sports at the annual UI Scholar-Athlete banquet... Scored a on beam at the NCAA Championships to finish 14th overall and tied for sixth in her session to earn All-America honors... Earned a trip to the NCAA Championships by finishing third in the all-around at the South Central Regioinal meet (39.100)... Had four top-10 finishes at the Big Ten Championships (second on beam, fourth on vault, fourth in the all-around, seventh on floor)... Had 19 individual titles on the season, the third-highest total in school history... Had three of the top-five all-around scores in school history with scores of , and Named Big Ten Gymnast of the Week on March 19 after posting the second best all-around score (39.450) and tying the second best beam score (9.925) in school history en route to winning four individual titles (vault, beam, floor, all-around) at Illinois-Chicago... Finished the regular season in the national top-50 on four events (21st on floor, 28th in the all-around, 36th on beam, and 46th on vault)... Competed all-around in every meet...named the team's Most Outstanding Gymnast and Most Consistent Beam performer... Illinois Scholastic All-State selection. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Won four events at the 2007 NHSGA National High School All-Around Championships, taking gold in the all-around, as well as on vault, beam and floor, while also finishing second on bars... Finished second on floor and fourth on beam and in the all-around at the 2007 USAG Illinois State Meet... Qualified for the 2006 Junior Olympic Nationals, placing 10th on vault, seventh on beam and 29th in the all-around Level 10 Region V Floor Champion High School team finished first at state, and was the first gymnast to win five individual events, plus the team title at Illinois High School State Championships... Currently holds individual school records on vault, bars, beam, floor and all-around... Coached by mother Jackie Buckley as well as John Condon, Vern Gumila, Angela Marcu and Michelle Strachn... Club team was Gymkhana Gymnastics. PERSONAL: Born Sept. 22, Daughter of Mike and Jackie Buckley... Says she chose Illinois because "I felt the most comfortable at Illinois. I loved the area, the team, and the school.... Older sister, Jamie was a member of the University of Illinois-Chicago gymnastics team Member of the National Honor Society in high school... Majoring in kinesiology. COACH STARKELL ON BUCKLEY: Allison s resume speaks for itself. In her first year, she was able to accomplish more things than any other freshman in team history. Allison will be vital to our success as a team this season. Becoming an All-American last year should give her the confidence to help lead this team as a sophomore. The sky is the limit for Allison. ALLISON S CAREER HIGHS Vault: x, last at Illinois-Chicago, 3/15/08 Bars: vs. Denver, 2/2/08 Beam: at Illinois-Chicago, 3/15/08 Floor: vs. Denver, 2/2/08 All-around: at Illinois-Chicago, 3/15/08 GETTING TO KNOW ALLISON Best memory as an Illini: Big Tens, Regionals, and NCAA s last season because we came together as a team and finished the highest we have in a long time Being a Fighting Illini means: Being part of a hardworking family Best dressed teammate: Melissa Fernandez; she has so many clothes but they always look good on her Favorite athlete: Carlos Zambrano (Chicago Cubs) Favorite movie quote: Move that gigantic cotton candy - Super Troopers Favorite TV show: CSI and The Hills Favorite food/meal: Pepperoni pizza Person I d like to spend a day with: Brody Jenner Sport I d play if I weren t a gymnast: Volleyball or Soccer Something most people don t know about me: I love motivational quotes One things I ve always dreamt about doing: Going to the Olympics One thing I can t go a day without: My phone 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS // 23

13 THE FIGHTING ILLINI MELISSA FERNANDEZ 5-0 // SOPHOMORE // EUDORA, KAN. // EUDORA // CLUB: KGDC FRESHMAN: Competed on vault and beam in every meet and competed floor in 12 of 13 meets... Performed her best gymnastics at the end of the season, equalling two career-highs at the NCAA South Central Regional meet on vault and on floor... Placed seventh on beam with a at the South Central Regional... Scored a personal-best on beam to take third against Missouri... Illinois Scholastic All-State selection... Won the team's Scholar-Athlete Award... Named a Scholastic All-American by the NACGC/W. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Finished eighth in the all-around at the 2007 Junior Olympic National Championships, while also taking sixth on floor and seventh on vault... Placed second in the all-around and on vault, as well as fifth on bars and sixth on floor at the 2007 Level 10 Regional Championships... Qualified for the 2006 Nationals where she placed second on the beam, seventh on floor, and 10th in the all-around... Champion on beam, third on vault and fifth on floor at the 2006 Region III Championships Kansas State Champion on vault, beam, and floor... As a Level 9 in 2005, she placed second in the all-around at the Level 9 Western Nationals... Coached by Anne Heffernon and James Sampel... Club team was KGDC PERSONAL: Born Nov. 2, Daughter of Steve and Tami Klinedinst...Says she chose Illinois because "the team really made me feel welcomed and it has great academics... Member of the high honor roll in high school with a 4.0 GPA... Was active in Student Council throughout high school... Named Who's Who in American High School Academics... Major is undecided. COACH STARKELL ON FERNANDEZ: Great presence and style are two characteristics that have already shown up during preseason training for Melissa.She is a true all-arounder with beam being her strongest and most impressive event. We look for great things from her and think that she will have a strong showing in the conference this season. MELISSA S CAREER HIGHS Vault: x, last at NCAA Regionals, 4/12/08 Beam: vs. Missouri, 3/8/08 Floor: at NCAA Regionals, 4/12/08 GETTING TO KNOW MELISSA Favorite place on campus: Gilliani s Cafe because it s a great place to study and a relaxing environment Favorite floor music: Alicia Sacramone s Olympic music Favorite Illini athlete: Brit Miller (football) Favorite sports team: St. Louis Cardinals Favorite movie quote: Knights of Columbus, that hurt! - Anchorman Favorite food/meal: Mexican-Enchiladas Secret talent of one of my teammates: Sam Perino does awesome animal impressions - particularly raptors Something most people don t know about me: I listen to all types of music and really enjoy a nice cup of coffee If I was on a reality show it would be: Dancing with the Stars Person I would most like to spend a day with: Will Smith I ve been told I look like: Jessica Alba 24 // 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS

14 LASHLEE MORRIS 5-1 // SOPHOMORE // LEESBURG, FLA. // LEESBURG // CLUB: JOHNSON S GLOBAL GYM. ACADEMY FRESHMAN: Competed on beam in 12 of 13 meets, missing only the Missouri meet due to a foot injury... Also cracked the line-ups on bars and floor throughout the season... Had a personal-best score of on beam to take third at the State of Illinois Classic... Had a personal-best score of on bars against Denver... Scored a career-best on floor at the IGI Chicago Style meet... Named the team's Most Improved Gymnast. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Two-time Junior Olympic National qualifier... Finished 19th in the all-around and 11th on beam... Tied for 30th in the all-around and placed seventh on beam and 11th on bars at the 2006 Nationals... Five-time Level 10 Regional qualifier Level 10 Regional all-around champion and placed second on beam and third on bars... Was the uneven bars champion and placed fifth in the all-around at the 2006 Level 10 regional meet... Competed for Brandy Johnson s Global Gymnastics Academy... Club coaches were Brandy Johnson-Scharpf, Kelly Pitzen and Louis Garcia. PERSONAL: Born January 4, Daughter of Cindy Lasher and Tim Morris... Says she chose Illinois because I felt that I could have the best of both worlds at Illinois; getting to be a part of a great gymnastics family, while obtaining a quality education at the same time.... Majoring in kinesiology. COACH STARKELL ON MORRIS: Lashlee looks to provide added strength to uneven bars and floor exercise this season. She will also add to our experience on beam, as we look for her to continue her consistent performance in the lineup. LASHLEE S CAREER HIGHS Bars: vs. Denver, 2/2/08 Beam: x, last at State of Illinois, 3/22/08 Floor: at IGI Chicago Style, 2/8/08 GETTING TO KNOW LASHLEE I chose Illinois because: I could have the best of both worlds; being part of a great gymastics family, while obtaining a quality education Funniest teammate: Kim Kruk; I love it when I look over and she s singing/dancing to herself not realizing anyone is watching Favorite Illini athlete: Cory Steigerwald (soccer) Shawn or Nastia: Shawn Favorite book: Harry Potter If I was on a reality show it would be: Real World/Road Rules Challenge or a hiden camera show probably making fun of me Favorite movie quote: It s all right, my sweet chinchilla. - Anchorman One thing I can t go a day without: Gum Famous people I ve met: Brandy Johnson Something most people don t know about me: I was able to swim when I was 15 months old Three words that describe me: Trustworthy, caring, cheerful 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS // 25

15 SAMANTHA PERINO 5-3 // SOPHOMORE // YORKTOWN, VA. // TABB // CLUB: OCEAN TUMBLERS GYMNASTICS FRESHMAN: Competed twice on floor for the Illini with a personal-best at Iowa/Michigan State. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Four time Level 10 Regional Qualifier... Placed 11th in the all-around at 2006 Region VII Level 10 Regionals... Placed 13th in the all-around at 2005 Region VII Level 10 Regionals... Top four all-around finish at Virginia State Championships ( ) State Beam Champion National High School Senior Showcase Invitee... Two-time Level 9 Regional Qualifier... Level 9 Eastern National Competitor - 3rd place beam... Competed for Ocean Tumblers Gymnastics... Coached by Rick Walker, Erin Berry, Melissa Sutter and Casey Quinn. PERSONAL: Born May 10, Daughter of Pete and Pauline Perino... Says she chose Illinois because I loved the campus, the coaches, and the team. They were all so welcoming, and they were like one big family.... Majoring in psychology. COACH STARKELL ON PERINO: Sam has worked out extremely hard this preseason. She has made great progress on all four events, which should give her the chance to compete more this season. Sam is powerful and should see her greatest success on the floor exercise. SAMANTHA S CAREER HIGHS Floor: at Northern Illinois, 2/24/08 GETTING TO KNOW SAM Being a Fighting Illini means: To bleed orange and blue and represent Illinois in a positive manner Best dressed teammate: Julie Crall; I feel like I ve never seen her walk to class in sweatpants Favorite athlete: Tony Romo (Dallas Cowboys) Favorite movie quote: Anybody can get past a dog, but nobody messes with a lion. - Grandma s Boy Favorite activity outside gymnastics: Laying out on the beach Person I d like to spend a day with: Dane Cook Secret talent of one of my teammates: Hannah Welker can sing exactly like Wayne Newton One thing I ve always dreamt about doing: Being a singer Something most people don t know about me: I ve moved five times and have lived in Arkansas, Texas, and Virginia If I was on a reality show it would be: The Real World or Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team Sport I d play if I weren t a gymnast: Diving or soccer 26 // 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS

16 ALYSSA HARMON 5-2 // FRESHMAN // ODESSA, FLA. // BISHOP MCLAUGHLIN CATHOLIC // CLUB: TAMPA BAY TURNERS HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Four-time Level 10 Regional qualifier... Four-time Level 10 state qualifier... Junior Olympic National alternate in Placed third on beam at the 2005 Level 10 Regionals... Earned Tampa Bay Turners Most Outstanding Gymnast Award from Coached by Brad Harris, Amy Schultess and Heather Breasbois. PERSONAL: Born Dec. 19, Daughter of Jon and Cindy Harmon... Says her biggest thrill in sports is "being offered a spot on the U of I gymnastics team"... Member of the National Honor Society... Majoring in biology. COACH STARKELL ON HARMON: Coming off several knee surgeries, Alyssa has to be one of the most determined athletes I have met. She has a diligent work ethic and pushes herself everyday no matter what. Alyssa is delightful to work with and she should see her gymnast skills come back quickly. GETTING TO KNOW ALYSSA I chose Illinois because: The academics are wonderful, the campus is beautiful, and the team is indescribable Favorite athlete: Evan Longoria (Tampa Bay Rays) Secret talent of one of my teammates: Hannah Welker is an amazing dancer Favorite floor music: 80 s disco dance music Favorite TV show: Friends One thing I can t go a day without: Laughing Three words that describe me: Optimistic, loyal, determined KELSEY JOANNIDES 5-2 // FRESHMAN // FREDERICK, MD. // FREDERICK // CLUB: FREDERICK GYMNASTICS HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: 2008 Level 10 state bars and floor champion and runner-up in the all-around and on vault Junior Olympic Nationals first alternate... Five-time Level 10 Regional Qualifier...Placed fourth on vault and bars and seventh on floor at the 2007 Level 10 Regionals Level 10 state all-around and vault champion and runner-up on beam and floor... Club team was Frederick Gymnastics Club... Coached by Larisa Firestone. PERSONAL: Born Oct. 18, Daughter of Alan and Jan Joannides... Says she chose Illinois because "it felt like a home away from home"... A four year honor student in high school... Distinguished Maryland Merit Scholar... Graduated in the top 5% of her class... Majoring in business. COACH STARKELL ON JOANNIDES: "Kelsey is excited and ready to compete. She has had an excellent preseason and is physically ready to go. There is no question that she should be on several events starting the season. Soft spoken, her gymnastics will speak loudly for her as a freshmen." GETTING TO KNOW KELSEY What I ve learned from Coach Bob: Persevering, especially during the tough days, is what makes you a stronger athlete Favorite skill to watch/compete: Tkatchev Favorite Athlete: Clinton Portis (Washington Redskins) If I was on a reality show it would be: Top Chef One thing I ve always dreamt about doing: BASE jumping Favorite food/meal: Macaroni & Cheese Three words that describe me: Organized, goofy, and energetic Funniest teammate: Laura Woolf; she uses the most amusing words in conversations and always has great comebacks 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS // 27

17 HANNAH WELKER 5-2 // FRESHMAN // BUTLER, PA. // KNOCH // CLUB: BUTLER GYMNASTICS HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Four-time Level 10 Regional Qualifier... Placed 14th in all-around at the 2006 Level 10 Regionals... Finished runner-up on floor and fourth in the all-around at the 2006 Pennsylvania State Championhips... Three-time TOP's National Qualifier... Club team was Butler Gymnastics Club...Coached by Steve Heasley. PERSONAL: Born July 24, Daughter of Dr. Keith and Natalie Welker...Older sister, Renee, plays Division III lacrosse at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania...Says she chose Illinois because "I loved the team. All of the girls are so close and the coaches also make the team feel like one big family"... Honor Student four years in high school...honored in the "Who's Who among High School Seniors"... Majoring in broadcast journalism. COACH STARKELL ON WELKER: "Having limited summer training, Hannah has had to work extremely hard this preseason. In her first year, she will be needed to add depth on floor exercise and on the uneven bars. Hannah has a great disposition about her and her smiles are contagious." GETTING TO KNOW HANNAH I chose Illinois because: of the great gymnastics team and outstanding academics. U of I defintely feels like a home away from home. Funniest teammate: Nicole Cowart; she is so full of energy and always has something random to say Favorite event: Bars Favorite athlete: Tiger Woods Favorite movie: Meet the Parents Person I d like to spend a day with: Mary Lou Retton Three words that describe me: Happy, outgoing, and hard working ILLINI MEET-BY-MEET CAREER SCORES MARIJKA BOTTERMAN // SENIOR 2008 Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Alabama Ohio State (2) (3) -- at Iowa Denver (3) at IGI Michigan St (3) (3) at Iowa/MSU Did Not Compete - Injured at Auburn Missouri at UIC (2) (2) -- IL Classic (2) (4) at Big Tens (10) (10) (8) at SC Regional (10) Season Ave Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Missouri at LSU (3) (1) Iowa (2) Ohio State (2) at UM/Neb at Michigan St Iowa St./NIU (3) (3) (3) at Ill. St./UWL (2) (4) (4) (4) (2) Auburn (1) (3) (2) at Denver UIC (1) (1) at Ill. Classic (2) at Big Tens at SC Regional Season Ave Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Florida at Iowa State Maryland at NIU (3) Illinois State (3) Missouri (3) at Iowa (3) (3) at UIC (1) (1) (3) at Ohio State (2) (1) Michigan St (3) (1) at Ill. Classic (1) (2) (3) at Big Tens (6) at SC Regional (10) Season Ave ALLISON BUCKLEY // SOPHOMORE 2008 Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Alabama Ohio State (1) (3) (1) (1) at Iowa (1) (3) (1) Denver (1) (1) (1) (3) at IGI (9) (2) (5) (7) Michigan St (2) (1) (1) at Iowa/MSU (2) (4) (2) (2) at Auburn Missouri (3) (3) (1) (1) at UIC (1) (1) (1) (1) IL Classic (4) (4) (1) (1) (1) at Big Tens (4) (2) (7) (4) at SC Regional (5) (3) at NCAAs (14) Season Ave NICOLE COWART // JUNIOR 2008 Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Alabama (3) Ohio State (3) (2) (3) at Iowa (1) (2) Denver at IGI (10) Michigan St (2) (3) at Iowa/MSU (2) (5) at Auburn (2) (2) Missouri (2) at UIC (3) IL Classic (4) (3) (2) (5) at Big Tens (10) at SC Regional (3) at NCAAs Season Ave Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Missouri (1) (3) at LSU Iowa Ohio State (3) (2) (1) (1) at UM/Neb (4) (4) (4) at Michigan St (2) (1) Iowa St./NIU (3) (3) (2) at Ill. St./UWL (5) (1) (2) (3) (1) Auburn (1) (3) at Denver (1) (2) UIC (1) (1) at Ill. Classic (4) at Big Tens (8) (4) at SC Regional (8) (5) (10) (8) Season Ave // 2009 ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS

18 ILLINI MEET-BY-MEET CAREER SCORES JULIE CRALL // SENIOR 2008 Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Alabama Ohio State (1) at Iowa (1) Denver (1) at IGI Michigan St at Iowa/MSU at Auburn (1) Missouri (3) (1) at UIC (3) IL Classic (1) at Big Tens (1) at SC Regional (8) Season Ave Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Missouri (2) at LSU (3) Iowa (2) (1) -- Ohio State (1) at UM/Neb at Michigan St (1) Iowa St./NIU (1) (3) -- at Ill. St./UWL (1) (1) Auburn (2) at Denver Did Not Compete - Injured UIC Did Not Compete - Injured at Ill. Classic Did Not Compete - Injured at Big Tens Did Not Compete - Injured at SC Regional Did Not Compete - Injured Season Ave Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Florida (2) at Iowa State (2) Maryland at NIU Illinois State Missouri (1) (2) -- at Iowa at UIC (2) (2) -- at Ohio State Michigan St (3) (2) (2) at Ill. Classic (1) at Big Tens (3) at SC Regional (10) (5) Season Ave MELISSA FERNANDEZ // SOPHOMORE 2008 Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Alabama Ohio State at Iowa Denver at IGI Michigan St at Iowa/MSU at Auburn Missouri (3) at UIC IL Classic at Big Tens at SC Regional (7) Season Ave KIM KRUK // SENIOR 2008 Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Alabama Ohio State Jan End of Season...Did Not Compete - Injured Season Ave Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Missouri at LSU Iowa (1) (3) (1) Ohio State (2) at UM/Neb at Michigan St Iowa St./NIU (5) (4) (4) at Ill. St./UWL Auburn at Denver UIC (2) (3) at Ill. Classic (4) at Big Tens (4) at SC Regional Season Ave Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Florida at Iowa State Maryland at NIU Illinois State (2) (3) (2) (1) Missouri (2) at Iowa (2) at UIC (1) (1) (1) at Ohio State (3) Michigan St at Ill. Classic (5) (3) (3) (1) (1) at Big Tens at SC Regional Season Ave LASHLEE MORRIS // SOPHOMORE 2008 Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Alabama Ohio State at Iowa Denver at IGI Michigan St at Iowa/MSU at Auburn Missouri Did Not Compete - Injured at UIC IL Classic (3) at Big Tens at SC Regional Season Ave SAMANTHA PERINO // SOPHOMORE 2008 Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Iowa/MSU at Auburn Season Ave SARAH SCHMIDT // JUNIOR 2008 Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Alabama Ohio State (3) -- at Iowa (2) (2) (3) (1) Denver Did Not Compete - Injured at IGI Did Not Compete - Injured Michigan St (1) at Iowa/MSU (4) at Auburn (2) Missouri (1) (2) -- at UIC (1) IL Classic at Big Tens (3) (10) -- at SC Regional (3) Season Ave Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Missouri at LSU (3) -- Iowa (2) -- Ohio State (2) (2) at UM/Neb at Michigan St (3) (1) -- Iowa St./NIU (4) (5) (3) -- at Ill. St./UWL (1) (3) (1) -- Auburn (3) at Denver (1) (3) (3) UIC (2) (3) -- at Ill. Classic (3) (4) (3) (3) at Big Tens (2) (6) at SC Regional Season Ave LINDSEY SMITH // SENIOR 2008 Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Alabama Ohio State at Iowa Denver at IGI Michigan St at Iowa/MSU at Auburn (1) Missouri (3) -- at UIC (2) -- IL Classic (2) -- at Big Tens (4) at SC Regional Season Ave Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Missouri at LSU Iowa Ohio State at UM/Neb at Michigan St Iowa St./NIU 9.850(3) (4) -- at Ill. St./UWL 9.725(4) (4) -- Auburn (3) -- at Denver Did Not Compete - Illness UIC (3) at Ill. Classic (3) at Big Tens at SC Regional Season Ave Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Florida at Iowa State Maryland at NIU Illinois State Missouri at Iowa at UIC at Ohio State Michigan St (2) at Ill. Classic at Big Tens at SC Regional (9) Season Ave LAURA WOOLF // JUNIOR Opponent Vault Bars Beam Floor AA at Iowa/MSU at Auburn Season Ave ILLINOIS WOMEN S GYMNASTICS // 29

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