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Stefanie Armstrong

Events: All-Around. Academic Major: Political science. High School: 2006 graduate of Kennesaw Mountain High School. Club Team: The Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta. Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes. Favorite Song: Laredo (by Chris Kagle). Two People I would Take To Dinner: Kenny Chesney and Lane Frost.

Melissa Ashmen

First seasson at UW-Oshkosh after transferring from Towson University. Events: All-Around. Academic Major: Exercise science and health promotion. High School: 2006 graduate of Eastern Regional High School. Club Team: Cherry Hill of Eastern Regional High School. Favorite Food: Wawa cappucino. Favorite Song: Don't Stop Believing. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Alicia Sacrimone and Puss In Boots.

Anne Austad
Events: Balance Beam, Floor Exercise, Vault. At UW-Oshkosh: Earned varsity letter in 2006. UW-Oshkosh Career Bests: 8.55 on balance beam, 8.75 in floor exercise and 7.65 on vault. Academic Major: Nursing … Owns a 3.36 cumulative grade point average. High School: 2005 graduate of Glencoe-Silver Lake High School … Earned four varsity letters in gymnastics, two in cross country and one in track and field. Favorite Food: Hot tamales. Favorite Song: Black Betty. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Harriet Tubman and Keith Urban.

Teresa Baldassari
Events: Floor Exercise, Uneven Bars, Vault. At UW-Oshkosh: Earned varsity letters in 2004, 2005 and 2006. UW-Oshkosh Career Bests: 9.40 in floor exercise, 8.675 on uneven bars. Academic Major: Social work … Owns a 3.55 cumulative grade point average. High School: 2003 graduate of Maria Carrillo High School. Club Team: Santa Rosa Gymnastics Center. Favorite Food: Sticky rice with mangoes. Favorite Song: Fast Cars. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Ms. Frizzel and any Cosmo calendar boy.

Kelly Busacker
Events: All-Around. At UW-Oshkosh: Earned varsity letter in 2006 … Placed 11th on the uneven bars at the 2006 NCGA Championship … Placed second on the uneven bars at the 2006 WIAC Championship. UW-Oshkosh Career Bests: 9.625 on uneven bars. Academic Major: Kinesiology … Owns a 3.26 cumulative grade point average. High School: 2005 graduate of Papillion LaVista High School … Earned one varsity letter in gymnastics. Club Team: Cahoy’s Gymnastics Training Center. Favorite Food: Ice cream. Favorite Song: Born To Be Wild. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Benjamin Franklin and Jeff Probst.

Dhannon DeHart

Events: Balance Beam, Floor Exercise, Vault. At UW-Oshkosh: Earned varsity letter in 2006. UW-Oshkosh Career Bests: 9.175 on balance beam. Academic Major: Nursing … Owns a 3.96 cumulative grade point average. High School: 2005 graduate of Mason High School … Earned one varsity letter in gymnastics. Club Team: Gym Nation. Favorite Food: Steak and potatoes. Favorite Song: Bring Me To Life. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Christian Bale and The Man in the Yellow Hat.

Brynn Dorsey

First season at UW-Oshkosh after transferring from Northern Illinois University. Events: Floor Exercise, Uneven Bars, Vault. At Northern Illinois University: Member of the women’s gymnastics team in 2005 and 2006. Academic Major: Biology … Owns a 3.66 cumulative grade point average. High School: 2004 graduate of Oshkosh Lourdes High School. Club Team: Oshkosh Gymnastics Center. Favorite Food: Anything with peanut butter. Favorite Song: Warehouse. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Billy Joel and Dave Matthews.

Kim Edson
Events: All-Around. At UW-Oshkosh: Earned varsity letters in 2004, 2005 and 2006 … Team captain in 2005, 2006 and 2007 … Placed 19th on the vault and 20th in the all-around competition at the 2005 NCGA Championship … Placed fifth on the balance beam at the 2005 WIAC Championship. UW-Oshkosh Career Bests: 36.10 in the all-around competition, 9.525 on balance beam, 9.425 in floor exercise, 8.425 on uneven bars and 9.45 on vault. Academic Major: Kinesiology. High School: 2003 graduate of Rancocas Valley Regional High School. Club Team: Will Moor School of Gymnastics. Favorite Food: Frozen gummy bears. Favorite Song: Fresh Prince Theme Song. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Hulk Hogan and Emeril.

Gretchen Fackelman
Events: Balance Beam, Floor Exercise, Vault. Academic Major: Business. High School: 2006 graduate of Ursuline Academy. Club Team: All-American Gymnastics. Favorite Food: Chocolate. Favorite Song: Ice Ice Baby. Two People I would Take To Dinner: MC Hammer and Dori (the fish).

Darlene Herrmann
Events: All-Around. Academic Major: Undecided. High School: 2006 graduate of Newton High School. Club Team: Rettigs Gymnastics Center. Favorite Food: Chinese. Favorite Song: Semi-Charmed Life. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Dane Cook and Heath Ledger.

Alyssa Lewandowski
Events: All-Around. Academic Major: Business. High School: 2006 graduate of Union Catholic Regional High School … Earned four varsity letters in gymnastics. Club Team: Surgent’s Elite Gymnmastics. Favorite Food: Boardwalk cheese steak. Favorite Song: London Bridge. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Oprah Winfrey and Santa Claus.

Danielly Lewis
Events: Floor Exercise, Uneven Bars, Vault. Academic Major: Social work. High School: 2006 graduate of Hinsdale South High School … Earned four varsity letters in gymnastics. Favorite Food: Beef noodle casserole. Favorite Song: Face Down. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Joe Crede and Danielle Fishel (Topanga Lawrence).


Rachel Morrison
Events: All-Around. At UW-Oshkosh: Earned varsity letter in 2006. UW-Oshkosh Career Bests: 9.05 in floor exercise, 8.70 on uneven bars and 9.35 on vault. Academic Major: Elementary education. High School: 2005 graduate of Oswego High School. Club Team: Naperville Gymnastics Club. Favorite Food: Sushi and frozen gummy bears. Favorite Song: Breakfast at Tiffany's. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Kristen Bell and Ami James.

Teresa Phipps
Events: All-Around. At UW-Oshkosh: Earned varsity letters in 2005 and 2006 … Placed fifth on the uneven bars and sixth in the all-around competition to earn All-America honors at the 2006 NCGA Championship … Placed eighth on the uneven bars at the 2006 WIAC Championship. UW-Oshkosh Career Bests: 37.85 in the all-around competition, 9.275 on balance beam, 9.80 in floor exercise, 9.50 on uneven bars and 9.45 on vault. Academic Major: Political science … Owns a 3.50 cumulative grade point average. High School: 2004 graduate of Rocky Mount High School. Club Team: Knightdale Academy of Gymnastics. Favorite Food: Grits. Favorite Song: One Shot. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Rocky Balboa and the entire OAR band.

Amy Reidy
Events: All-Around. Academic Major: Secondary Education. High School: 2006 graduate of Franklin High School … Earned three varsity letters in track and field. Club Team: Midwest Twisters. Favorite Food: Cookies & Cream ice cream. Favorite Song: Shoulder Lean. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Mickey Mouse and Channing Tatum.

Melissa Riley
Events: Balance Beam, Floor Exercise, Vault. At UW-Oshkosh: Earned varsity letters in 2004, 2005 and 2006 … Placed 10th in the floor exercise and 10th in the all-around competition at the 2006 WIAC Championship … Placed ninth in the all-around competition and 10th on the uneven bars at the 2004 WIAC Championship. UW-Oshkosh Career Bests: 34.975 in the all-around competition, 8.175 on balance beam, 9.45 in floor exercise, 8.60 on uneven bars and 9.425 on vault. Academic Major: Medical Technology … Owns a 3.36 cumulative grade point average. High School: 2003 graduate of Hutchinson High School … Earned four varsity letters in gymnastics. Club Team: Folger’s Gymnastics. Favorite Food: Salsa. Favorite Song: Waiting On The World To Change. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Rick Moranis and Bob Saget.

Marissa Vierzba
Events: Balance Beam, Floor Exercise, Vault. At UW-Oshkosh: Earned varsity letters in 2005 and 2006 … Earned varsity letter as a member of the school’s outdoor track and field team that captured the 2006 NCAA Division III title. UW-Oshkosh Career Bests: 9.05 on balance beam, 8.25 in floor exercise and 8.95 on vault. Academic Major: Kinesiology. High School: 2004 graduate of Northfield High School … Earned four varsity letters in gymnastics and three in track and field. Club Team: Northfield Gymnastics Club. Favorite Food: Curry and white rice. Favorite Song: Any song by Michael Jackson. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Torii Hunter and Snoop Dog.

Vanessa Virbitsky
Events: All-Around. At UW-Oshkosh: Earned varsity letters in 2005 and 2006 … Team captain in 2007 … Placed second on the vault to earn All-America honors at the 2006 NCGA Championship … Placed 13th in the all-around competition at the 2006 NCGA Championship … Placed second on the vault, fifth on the balance beam and fifth in the all-around competition at the 2006 WIAC Championship … Placed fifth in the all-around competition at the 2005 WIAC Championship … Named 2006 WIAC Gymnast of the Week (Feb. 13-19) … Named 2005 WIAC Gymnast of the Week (Feb. 14-20) … Earned varsity letter as a member of the school’s outdoor track and field team that captured the 2006 NCAA Division III title. UW-Oshkosh Career Bests: 38.05 in the all-around competition, 9.35 on balance beam, 9.60 in floor exercise, 9.65 on uneven bars and 9.65 on vault. Academic Major: Journalism … Owns a 3.54 cumulative grade point average. High School: 2004 graduate of Central Dauphin High School … Earned four varsity letters in track and field. Club Team: Central Pennsylvania Academy of Gymnastics. Favorite Food: Hot dog on white bread with brown mustard. Favorite Song: Glory Days. Two People I would Take To Dinner: Audrey Hepburn and Joe Paterno.