Maryland USAG Level 9 Class of 2009

Jeanna Tucker

TNT Gymnastics

Jeanna Tucker- from TNT Gymnastics, Parents: Mike and Lynn Tucker. 2007 Level 7 state meet 3^rd on Vault. 2008 Level 8 state meet 14^th all around. 2009 winner of several all around titles at Level 9. Jeanna attends Southern Fulton Highschool where she holds a 3.2 GPA in Merits classes and is involved with a work study program and the National Society of High School Scholars. Her plans for next year include attending Penn State University mastering in pediatric Medicine.

Samantha Rumbley

Clark’s Gymnastics

Samantha L. Rumbley from Clark’s Gymnastics attends North Dorchester High School and is a part of the National Honors Society. Samantha’s Gymnastics summary is: 2003 Level 4 Beam, Floor and all around state Champion. Member of the Maryland State Champion 3 man team. Member of the Maryland state team. 2005 English Tour- Red car exchange in Red Car England

2007- Level 8 Regionals qualifier. 2008 Maryland level 9 states participant. Samantha plans to attend Towson University next year.

Valerie Pickens

Style Gymnastics

Valerie Pickens from Style Gymnastics. Parents Andy and Kathy Pickens. Level 8 Regional qualifier 2005, 7^th all around at level 9 states on 2008. Valerie has competed in two international meets in Germany and in Canada.Valerie has maintained a 4.19 GPA while taking honors High school courses and Community College courses. She has participated in many community and civic services: food and coat drives at style, a “flip a thon” for ST Jude’s Children’s hospital, 3 summer mission trips to Mexico, one to the states and one to Ireland, leading Middle school Bible study and working with preschoolers throughout her high school years. Valerie has been teaching gymnastics classes and coaching pre-team for the past 4 years. Valerie has been accepted at several universities including: Towson, western Michigan, Liberty and Slippery rock. She hopes to pursue college gymnastics and plans to major in Exercise Science/ Kinesiology with a minor in business.

Erin Hill

Rebounders Gymnastics

Erin Hill- From Rebounders Parents: Fred and Debbie Hill

Gymnastics accomplishments: 2002 – Level 8 Vault state Champion and 2^nd all around, Level 9 Regional qualifier 2004, 2005, 2007,2008; Level 9 Easterns qualifier 2007, 2008; 2005 Level 9 4^th balance beam at Regional’s, 2007 Level 9 Regional Bars champion, 2^nd all around at states and regional’s 2008 level 9 states bar champion and 2^nd all around, Regional’s balance beam champion and regional all around champion. Eastern Nationals 8^th bars, 9^th balance beam and 9^th all around. She is on her schools Tennis team and on the schools environmental Club. Erin is undecided about which university she will attend