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Rachel Dickson

Level 10
Graduating Year: 2016

Accomplishments: Accomplishments:

  • 2010: Level 10 National Qualifier
  • 2010: Level 10 Regional Beam and Bar Champion
  • 2010: Level 10 Regionals-8h floor & 3rd AA
  • 2009: Level 9 All Around Regional Champion
  • 2009: Level 9 National Qualifier
  • 2009: Level 9 National Bar Champion & 2nd all around
  • Rachel Dickson

    I chose MEGA because it helps me achieve my goals and become a confident and responsible young adult. MEGA is a great place to learn life and gymnastics skills. The coaches really help us do this!

     

    Taylor Medrea

    Level 10
    Graduating Year: 2010

    Accomplishments:

  • Full ride to University of Missouri
  • 2005, 2007, 2008: Level 10 National Qualifier
  • 2008: Level 10 2nd Place Regionals-Bars
  • 2005, 2007: Level 10 Regional Bar Champion
  • Taylor Medrea

    I like gymnastics because it is a challenging sport. I like to overcome the challenge of getting the new skill, conquering fear, and doing great at a met. I have a lot of fun with this sport.

    I chose Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy due to the head coaches and owners (Kim and Juha Tanskanen). I knew they were great coaches and Juha was at my old gym. I had heard nothing but good things about MEGA. They were a great pick. I qualified to Nationals and was able to help Region 5 win the Championship. MEGA has a loving and fun atmosphere and I will stay here to finish out my high school years.

     

    Kaitlyn Betts

    Level 10
    Graduating Year: 2011

    Accomplishments:

  • 2010: Level 10 NIT Qualifier
  • 2009: Level 10 Regional: 6th Vault
  • 2008: Level 9 4th All Around Nationals
  • 2008: Level 9 2nd Floor Nationals
  • 2008: Level 9 5th Vault Nationals
  • 2008: Level 9 Regional All Around Champion
  • Kaitlyn Betts

    I like gymnastics because it is challenging, fun, and exciting. It allows me to travel and see new places. I get to meet lots of new people!

    We gave MEGA a shot when we were looking for a new gym. I absolutely LOVED it!!

     

    Lindsay Bridges

    Level 10
    Graduating Year: 2011

    Accomplishments:

  • 2010: Level 10 Regionals-5th on bars, 6th on vault
  • 2010: Level 10 NIT Qualifier
  • 2009: Level 10 Regionals-Placed 6th
  • 2009: Level 10 Nationals-4th place bars
  • 2007: Level 10 Nationals-2nd Alternate
  • 2004, 2005,2006; Level 9 National Qualifier
  • Lindsay Bridges

    I enjoy challenging myself to learn new skills and achieve my goals.

    I love Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy because I feel MEGA will help me to achieve the goals that I have set for myself.

     

    Kylie Fagan

    Level 10
    Graduating Year: 2011

    Accomplishments:

  • 2010: Level 10 Regionals-3rd beam, 6th bars, 9th All A round
  • 2009: Level 10 Nationals
  • 2008: Level 9 3rd Bars-Nationals
  • 2008: Level 9 3rd Beam-Nationals
  • 2008: Level 9 4th All Around-Nationals
  • 2008: Level 9 Regional Beam Champion
  • 2008: Level 9 3rd All Around Regionals
  • Kylie Fagan

    I like gymnastics because I like being part of a team but also having the individual competitive opportunity. I like the challenges gymnastics offers.

    Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy has great coaches. They are tough but also fun. My teammates at MEGA are encouraging and fun to be around.

     

    Ellie Gosselin

    Level 10
    Graduating Year: 2011

    Accomplishments:

  • 2009: Level 10 State: 7th All Around
  • 2009: Level 10 Regional: 2nd Beam
  • 2008: Level 9 National All Around Champion
  • 2008: Level 9 National Beam Champion
  • 2008: Level 9 4th Floor Nationals
  • 2008: Level 9 5th Bars Nationals
  • 2007: Level 9 All Around Regional Champion
  • 2007: Level 9 National Bar Champion
  • Ellie Gosselin

    I love to go to competitions and show off my skills. I also like the feeling of accomplishment when I win and achieve my goals. It is fun to be with my friends.

    Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy has great coaches that are experienced. MEGA also has high level gymnasts.

     

    Kelsey Turnquist

    Level 10
    Graduating Year: 2010

    Accomplishments:

  • Full Ride scholarship to Western Michigan University
  • 2010: Level 10 NIT Qualifier
  • 2009: Level 10 National Qualifier
  • 2008: Level 9 National Beam Champion
  • 2008: Level 9 National 2nd Place All Around
  • 2008: Level 9 National 6th Place Vault
  • 2008: Level 9 National 2nd Place Bars
  • 2008: Level 9 Regional Beam Champion
  • 2007: Level 9 Regional All-Around Champion
  • Kelsey Turnquist

    I like gymnastics because it teaches me how to be disciplined, manage my time wisely, work as a team, and be in good health. I also like to travel places for competitions and training camps and meet new people.

    I chose Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy because I know it is a gym that will help me reach my goals in the sport of gymnastics.

     

    Kayla Weber

    Level 10
    Graduating Year: 2012

    Accomplishments:

  • 2009: Level 10 NIT Qualfier-4th vault, 5th bars, 9th beam, 8th floor, and 6th all around
  • 2008: Level 9 National All Around Champion
  • 2008: Level 9 National Floor Champion
  • 2008: Level 9 Nationals 2nd Balance Beam
  • 2008: Level 9 Nationals 5th Bars
  • 2008: Level 9 Nationals 9th Vault
  • 2008: Level 9 All Around Regional Champion
  • Kayla Weber

    Gymnastics is really fun. I love working new skills and I love getting those new skills.

    Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy has really great coaches and people. There are high level gymnasts at MEGA. MEGA is well organized.

     

     

    Shirley Bradley

    Level 10
    Graduating Year: 2010

    Accomplishments:

  • Attending Kent State in the Fall of 2010
  • 2009: Level 9 State: 2nd Beam and Floor
  • 2009: Level 9 State: Vault, Bars, and All Around Champion
  • 2009: Level 9 Regional: 2nd Vault and Floor
  • 2009: Level 9 Regional: All Around and Bar Champion
  • 2009: Level 9 National Qualifier
  • 2008: Level 9 National Qualifier
  • 2008: Level 9 8th Vault Nationals
  • 2008: Level 9 12th All Around Nationals
  • 2008: Level 9 Regional Beam Champion
  • 2008: Level 9 4th All Around Regionals
  • Shirley Bradley

    I love gymnastics because it is an exciting sport. Gymnastics is filled with challenges and when I defeat those challenges, I feel very accomplished. I also love learning new skills because after working hard to get the skill, it feels great to know it all pays off.

    Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy was and first and only gym I tried out at. I love all the coaches and how hard they push me. Everyone is really friendly.

     

    Anna Genrich

    Level 10
    Graduating Year: 2012

    Accomplishments:

  • 2010: Level 10 National Qualifier
  • 2010: Level 10 Regionals-2nd all around
  • 2010: Level 10 Regionals-3rd bars, 4th vault, 6th balance beam, 7th floor
  • 2009: Level 9 National champion on vault and floor
  • 2009: Level 9 Nationals: 2nd beam, 4th all around
  • 2009: Level 9 Regional champion on beam and floor
  • 2009: Level 9 Regionals: 2nd vault, 3rd bars, 2nd all around
  • 2009: Level 9 State Meet: 1st beam, 2nd floor, 4th vault and all around
  • Anna Genrich

    "The environment at MEGA is very positive. The coaches and gymnasts always motivate me to reach my goals. They help make MEGA a fun and hardworking place."

     

    Allison Kunz

    Level 9
    Graduating Year: 2015

    Accomplishments:

  • 2009: Level 9 State: 2nd Beam
  • 2009: Level 9 State: 3rd Floor
  • 2009: Level 9 State: 4th All Around
  • 2009: Level 9 Regional: 4th Floor
  • 2009: Level 9 Regional: 6th Vault
  • 2009: Level 9 Regional: 7th Beam
  • 2009: Level 9 Regional: 5th All Around
  • 2009: Level 9 National Qualifier
  • Allison Kunz

    I chose MEGA because I love making new friends while working hard. It is fun learning new skills while your teammates are cheering you on! It's an exciting way to experience the life of gymnastics.

     

    Kelsey Thomas

    Level 9
    Graduating Year: 2012

    Accomplishments:

  • 2009: Level 9 State: 8th Bars
  • 2009: Level 9 Regional Qualifier
  • 2009: Level 9 Regional: Bar Champion
  • 2009: Level 9 Regional: 3rd All Around
  • 2009: Level 9 National Qualifier
  • Kelsey Thomas

    I chose MEGA because of all the opportunities there are. I love being able to come in and always have a good time. The coaches always challenge me to do my best everyday. MEGA ROCKS!!

     

    Kalli Locklear

    Level 9
    Graduating Year: 2013

    Accomplishments:

  • 2009: Level 9 Regional: 2nd All Around
  • 2009: Level 9 Regional: 2nd Bars
  • 2009: Level 9 Regional: 2nd Beam
  • 2009: Level 9 National Qualifier
  • Kalli Locklear

    I chose MEGA because the coaches are awesome and I feel that I can accomplish so much with them. Everyday I am able to challenge myself and succeed! There are so many opportunities at MEGA. The upper level team is so much fun! MEGA is a great environment where I can achieve my goals!

     

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