~ALMUNI & FRIENDS~

~ALUMNI & FRIENDS~
Former Team Vidalia gymnasts who moved or retired from VGC!
Once you wear the "V"... you're family for life!
(Girls email me updates & pictures at robinnance222@hotmail.com, all updated gymnast are moved to the top)

GYMNAST	NEWS ABOUT WHERE THEY ARE NOW... EMAIL ANY UPDATES:
Emmie Davis	2010-2011 Level 2
Molly Moran Molly Moran (click to see Molly's old page...)	2009-Former optional level gymnast (L8) & VGC most successful gymnast to date! Molly & her familly (Kelly & Patrick) moved to Buford, Ga to persue to dreams to become a collegic gymnast & now trains with Gymnastix Training Ctr. Visit often for updates!
Pamela Mosley Level 9	Hi Robin, Thought I would give you an update on Pamela. She has been playing in golf tournaments all summer for the southeast region of the GSGA (Georgia State Golf Association). She placed 2nd in regions and was invited to the state Challenge where she placed 8th. She has been working hard to develope her golf game but does miss the girls at the gym.
KAITLYN SPARKS Current Vanderbilt student & cheerleader. Former Optional level competitive gymnast. 07 VGC Wildcat, VHS graduate & competitive cheerleader!	Current VANDERBILT student! 10-12-09 Email: Hey Mrs. Robin! How are you? I hope that the competitive season is off to a good start for you and the girls at the gym. I had such a good time working there this summer; thank you for the opportunity! I really miss gymnastics. It truly does help you in so many things you do in life, even now. Cheerleading is going great. I really like it. All the girls are fun and the coaches are nice. We practice twice a week for 3 hours and work out two mornings a week, so it's keeping me in shape and busy. We went to New York last weekend to play Army. The game was not great (we lost) but it was so much fun!! I'm finally getting around to sending you some pictures. Keep me posted on how things are going! Kaitlyn 1-4-08 EMAIL: Hey Robin, I was looking at the website for the gym, and I miss gymnastics so much! I met a friend at school who was a former gymnast and we talk about it all the time. I wouldn't give up those days for anything. It looks like the girls you have now are doing amazing. I hope that you had a great Christmas and a happy new year. Kaitlyn (Picture is of a date and me at his fraternity semi-formal)
Megan McLemore 2009-Former L5 gymnast & current JRT student and cheerleader!	Megan McLemore - click to see Megan's old page...
Addison Lee 2009-Former L8 gymnast & current JRT student and cheerleader!	Addison Lee - click to see Addie's old page... Hey VGC family! Addison turned 13y/o on 6/27 and will start 7th grade this year. WOW! I was looking back over her photos and of course there was a ton of old gym memories. She talks about coming to see you guys often. We will definitely have to take "time out" to stop by. Just a quick update, Addie is cheering and playing soccer for JRT. She is toying with the idea of track tryouts and is active in FBC of Vidalia youth group. I still catch her tumbling in the back yard all the time...she gets really sore after a few good passes. She stays in close touch with Molly(gym sisters for life), and does hear from Marina on FB from time to time. All in all things are great! She does miss the girls...please tell everyone "hello" for us. Keep up the good work. Once a Springer, always a Springer! Miss you all, Candi Rivers
Catherine Googe	2009-Former L4 gymnast...
Rachel Mead	2009-Former L3 gymnast...
Joanna Hendrix	2008-Former Level 6 National Champion! hey Ms. Robin, this is my new email address, i deleted my other one. i just wanted to send you an alumni e-mail. if anyone wants to get in touch, my number is 912-293-5994. i love you, and i miss you all. thanks! -joanna hendrix.
Heather Milks	2009-Former level 7 State Champion. Currently pursuing gymnastics in her hometown gym in Dublin. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Member of the 2009 Level 8 Team Georgia National Team Member of the 2008 Level 7 Team - 5th Place State Finish 2007 USAG Level 5 STATE CHAMPION (Beam) Member of "TEAM GEORGIA" at AAU NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (LEVEL 5) Member of the 2007 PREP-OP T STATE BRONZE TEAM! Member of the 2006 USAG LEVEL 4 STATE CHAMPION TEAM 2006 USAG Level 4 STATE CHAMPION (Bars & All-Around) ~Joined Team Vidalia the summer of 2006!
Brooke Barker	2009-Former L3 State Champion, recently moved to Kentucky! Stay in touch with Brooke: brooke20barker@AOL.COM My cell number will remain the same....912-585-2444 Our new address is: 526 Manchester Loop Owensboro, KY 42301 270-684-4268
Jayla Phillips	2009-Former trainer with VGC...
Sarah Walker (L2)	2009-Former competitive gymnast; recently moved to Atlanta!
Abi Walker (7)	2009-Former competitive gymnast; recently moved to Atlanta! Robin, kelly, sandy, and all..... I just wanted to say hello and let you know we arrived safely in canton after much harried and frantic packing....i saw the girls pictures on alumni page. I'm sorry i didnt make it by the gym to say goodbye but am really glad julie was able to bring them by and thank you for letting them play at the gym during camp. Abi was sad when we left but seems totally happy now that we are here. She starts back at gym tomorrow and sarah will start next week. School on monday. Will keep you posted. We will cherish the memories and friends we made at VGC and thank you all for all the support, well wishes and help over the years......and special thanks to sandy and karen for help with moving. Are contact info is the same for now and is as follows.....mollyk_1969@yahoo.com and 912-246-9799. Love, Molly
Michaelyn Tapley (5)	2009-Hi Robin, Hope things are going well! Michaelyn wanted me to give you a update on her, and her address and email in case anyone would like to write her. She will be competing at Southeastern Elite in Waycross, she is training level 6. Our address is 2304 Walnut Lane, Waycross, GA 31501 and Michaelyn’s email address is gymmonkey10.0@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing you’ll next spring. We are having some pictures made next week and will send you one. Talk to you soon.
Sydney Hill: Moved Fall '06 Competing in Cincinnati, OH	Emailed 8/10: Hey Robin - Just wanted to let you know that Sydney has officially turned in her grips and leos for soccer cleats and running shoes! She completed level 8, but the summer practice schedule was going to be 22 hours a week, every day, and her heart just wasn't in it. She was able to have her first free summer, and she had a blast! I think the hardest part for her was letting go of something she had done for 10 years. She could not imagine doing anything else, but she is excited about soccer and cross country! She will be in the 8th grade this year, and I think she will enjoy being involved in a school sport. Hope all is well with everyone at VGC! We love and miss you! Dawn & Sydney 3/22/09: Wanted to let you know how Sydney did at state! Sydney had an awesome Level 7 state meet! She placed 1st on vault - 9.525; 2nd on bars - 9.225; 1st on beam - 9.35; 5th on floor - 9.1; 1st All-Around - 37.2. Our Level 7 team also took 1st place. Sydney was very excited, as were her coaches. She is definitely looking forward to a break from competing and can't wait to train new skills. The 20 hour practice schedule....not so much! Hope all is going well at VGC. We hope to see you all this summer! Dawn & Sydney 3/12/07: -Sydney competed at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio on Lake Erie. The area was under a blizzard warning, so Sydney left early in Friday to get ahead of the weather. She competed on Saturday morning, and only 3 girls from her team were able to make it to the meet due to the storm. Sydney placed 1st on bars with a 9.425 and 1st all-around with a 36.8. She also placed 2nd on floor. She was more excited with the fact that her team of 3 girls placed 3rd against teams of 15 and more! The girls who competed on Friday ended up stranded at the resort, and the ones who competed on Saturday and Sunday couldn't get to the meet. The coach invited all of the Gym Nation girls to her room for a movie and popcorn on Saturday night, and Sydney really enjoyed that. Also, the Kalahari has an indoor waterpark, putt putt golf and arcade, so the girls were well entertained. The big problem was the staff at the resort were stranded, too, either at the Kalahari or at their homes. They had to set up buffets of food for people to eat instead of opening up the restaurants, so Sydney also enjoyed a weekend of junk food! She had one meet left in level 6 - Spring State in April!
Taylor Lee	2008: Former L7 gymnast... & State Champ! Currently in Valdosta busy with competitive cheerleading...
MyKaylee Landman	2007-08: Former L3 gymnast... current Tattnall student!
Baylee Mixon	2007-08: Former L2 gymnast... current Toombs student!
Anna Williamson	2007-08: Former L3 gymnast... current RTCA student!
Caleigh Page	2007-08: ormer L3 gymnast... current Toombs Elem. student!
TaNiya Moye	2007- Former L4 gymnast & AAU State Champion... current Treutlen honor student & Competitive Cheerleader!
Brooke Suits	Former L3 gymnast... current SDM student!
Bricyn Fitzgerald	Former L3 gymnast & State Champion; current Toombs Elem. student...
Emily Hutcheson	Former L4 team gymnast & current Treutlen Elementary student...
Meghan Kramer	Former competitive gymnast; JR Trippe honor student & cheerleader...
Mikayla Lollis	Former competitive gymnast; State Champion; Toombs County student...
Kaylee Slade	Former optional level gymnast (L7); current middle school student, AAU National Champion, AAU State Champion & USAG L7 Beam State Champion!
Allie-Brook Girtman	Former Team member from Jeff Davis... MEMBER OF THE 2007 USAG LEVEL 4 STATE CHAMPIONS & Member of the 2007 AAU Level 3 State Champion Runner-Up Team & 2007 AAU LEVEL 3 STATE CHAMPION ON: Beam
Cassie Haynes	Former Team member from Jeff Davis... MEMBER OF THE 2007 USAG LEVEL 4 STATE CHAMPIONS & Member of the 2007 AAU Level 3 State Champion Runner-Up Team & 2007 AAU LEVEL 3 NATIONAL CHAMPION!
Lyndi McCoy	Team gymnast who moved to SC as a L4 (7 yrs old) & then returned as a L7 (11 yrs old)... current Treutlen students & busy bigsister!
Sarah McDaniel	Former Team member from Jeff Davis... MEMBER OF THE 2007 USAG LEVEL 4 STATE CHAMPIONS & Member of the 2007 AAU Level 3 State Champion Runner-Up Team! AAU Level 2, 3 State Champion, USAG Level 4 State Champion, & AAU Level 3 National Champion!
Morgan Korn	Current Treutlen County Middle School student & competitive cheerleader; former L8 gymnast; AAU L2, L3 State Champion; USAG L4, L5 State Champion & AAU National Champion! Current VGCD instructor...
Chelsea Holland Former Level 5 gymnast & FIVE-TIME STATE CHAMPION! 2007 Wildcat Cheerleader	Hello Mrs. Robin. It's Chelsea. How have you been doing lately? I have been doing quite well. Doing good in school as always. All A's here and still on honor roll. I'm getting ready for high school. Not sure where I am going, but I believe that I will more than likely take all honor's classes. Softball season is over now and oh was it sad. We mad it to play-offs. I will never forget it. I cried after that game. I got best defense award at the banquet and averaged about 78 pitches a game. I miss everyone at the gym:( You all were like my second family. I saw how Hannah, Brittany, and Kara won state. I'm so proud of them:) Let everyone know that I miss them and that I love them very, very much. I'm going to try to start keeping in touch with everybody at the gym. Please let everyone know that I said hello and that I miss them all much and love them. Much love, Chelsea Marie Holland
Amanda Hopkins Betsill	Married high school sweetheart Zack Betsill! Amanda & Zack welcomed their first child in December 2006; "Aubrey"! VGC class director 2007! Current Playful Parent to now 2 yr old Aubrey... Soon to be mom to a baby boy due July 2010
Connor Lumley	Current Treutlen County Middle School Student & compeititve cheerleader; former L7 gymnast; AAU L3 State Champion, USAG L6 State Champion & AAU National Champion!
Brittany Smiley (former level 8)	Former Optional level gymnast & State Champion! VHS graduate, competitive cheerleader & Varsity softball. Current Brewton Parker varsity softball starter!
Jessi Cain	Former L5/PO gymnast; currently a VGC "Wildcat" All-Star Cheerleader & RTCA honor student!
Kate Buckley	Chief & Competitive cheerleader!
Maddie Adams	Former team gymnast & Wildcat cheerleader; Attending Toombs Middle, taking C3 cheer tumbling classes @ VGC; & Robin's personal babysitter!
Julie Bacon	Attending Tattnall Elem & taking gymnastics/tumbling classes @ VGC!
Kara Graham	Attending Toombs Middle & taking cheer tumbling classes @ VGC! Bullpups competitive cheerleaders.
Madison Hart	Attending Toombs Middle & taking cheer tumbling classes @ VGC! Bullpups competitive cheerleaders.
Sky Herndon	Attending Toombs Middle & taking cheer tumbling classes @ VGC! Bullpups competitive cheerleaders.
Jada Thompson	Attending Montgomery Elem & taking cheer tumbling classes @ VGC! 2007 Eagles Middle School competition cheerleaders!
Mikayla Horton	Attending Montgomery Elem & taking cheer tumbling classes @ VGC! 2007 Eagles Middle School competition cheerleaders!
Alex Rowell	Attending Appling Elem & taking cheer tumbling classes @ VGC!
Jordan Sheldon (from Chicago)	email: 2/08: Well Jordan is a junior at Naperville North High School. She still does gymnastics every now and then but right now is just focusing on school. She loves to travel and recently went to Grenada for a Research program to help sea turtles.
Hunter Dennard	Attending Treutlen Middle and staying busy!
Kaley Marr	Former Vidalia SDM Honor Student - now dancing & staying active with family and friends... moved to NC in 2009...
Tori Brown	Current Dublin students & cheerleaders West Laurens Middle School Cheerleaders!
Casey Stevenson	Current Dublin students & cheerleaders West Laurens Middle School Cheerleaders!
Olivia Williams	Current Reidsville Elem. student, spending time with family and friends!
Reagan Nail	Current Reidsville Elem. student, spending time with family and friends!
Destiny Durrence	Current Pinewood Christian student, spending time with family and friends!
Leigh Taylor	Former competitive gymnast & current VHS student & competitive cheerleader.
Kirsten Gasper	Former competitive gymnast & current VHS student & competitive cheerleader.
Sarah Davis	Former competitive gymnast & current VHS student & competitive cheerleader. Current Georgia Southern Student ..
Brooke Collins	Former competitive gymnast & current VHS student & competitive cheerleader.
Lauren McCombs	Former competitive gymnast & current GSU student!
Annabelle Smith Abbey Smith	Former team members and sisters; Abbey & Annabelle moved to the Bainbridge area in South Georgia with her family.
Elizabeth Banks	Former team member. Elizabeth moved to Savannah with her family.
Kylie Jarriel	Former team member, Pinewood Christian graduate, & current Valdosta Cheerleader
Katherine King	Former Optional level gymnast & VGC staff member. 2007 VGC Wildcat, VHS graduate and competitive cheerleader. Current AUBURN student!
Lauren Holland	Former Optional level gymnast. 2007 VHS graduate and competitive cheerleader. Current GSU student!
Brittany Mosley	Former competitive gymnast & current GSU nursing student. VHS graduate & Competition Cheerleader!
Sydney Adams Thigpen	Former competitive gymnast; VHS graduate & Competition Cheerleader! Current RTCA 4th grade teacher.
Callie George	Former competitive gymnast & current EGC student; TCHS graduate & Competition Cheerleader; current Valdosta State student.
Jessica McCrillis	Former optional gymnast & VGC staff. Attending Valdosta State!
America Beasley	Former competitive gymnast. Mom to Chloe...
Casey Clark Jackson	Former optional gymnast & VGC staff. Pursuing her masters in Physical Therapy. Newlywed to Trent.
Katie Jarriel	Former gymnast and current Pinewood Christian Academy student; Katie has trained and competed on the competitive level for years in the sport of equestrian...

Kristin Kaufold: Former Optional level gymnast & level 6 All-Around State Champ! 2007 VHS graduate & competion cheerleader RECENTLY ENGAGED!	Emailed 9/3/08: Hey Robin, It was good to see you the other day. I haven't seen you in forever! I can't believe how much your kids have grown. How have you been? How are things at the gym? Is there any old gymnasts working there now that I would know? I watched the Olympics the last few weeks and it made me miss gymnastics so bad. Well, I guess my mom told you that I transferred to Valdosta and that I'm living with Callie George. Funny we actually met at the gym. Anyway we like it down here so far. We have a nice apartment with 2 beds/2 bath, that we really enjoy. And we've made some new friends through different ministries on campus. And we hang out with a group of girls from home. O we're also playing flag football!I'm attaching some pictures from FCA camps we worked this summer and a few other random ones. Send me some of what's going on with you when you get a chance. I'd love to see them. I love you and I miss you! Kristen
Jessie Thompson	Former competitive gymnasts; competitive Montgomery cheerleader & VGC coach. Current Georgia Southern freshman.
Casey Garvin	Former competitive gymnast, VHS graduate & a junior at UGA! Emailed 1/14/08: Hey Robin, It was great hearing from you today. Here are a couple of pics of me and lou and sarah davis is in one too! Take care! Casey D. Garvin
Marylou Moore	Former competitive gymnast, TCHS graduate & a junior at UGA!
Andrea Weaver VGC First Collegic Gymnast! Current Baylor University Gymnast with a 3.6 GPA & a great mom to son, Camden (born 6-2006). Also appeared on TLC's Texas Cheerleaders	Former level 9 VGC Gymnast Living in Waco, Texas & a COLLEGE GYMNAST! Emailed 1/2008: I was so excited and had no idea that you had another baby!! How old is the baby now? I would love to see a picture if you have one. I looked on your Springers website and it seems like yall are doing great! That is awesome the level 4's got 1st at state. I can't believe that the little girls that were on level 2 when I was there are now level 7 and 8. That seems hard to believe. I have my first gymnastics meet on the Baylor gymnastics team in 3 weeks. I am super excited about that!! I think I will be ready and have been working out hard. Baylor just started a club gymnastics team 2 years ago ( one of the girls I work with started it) and we compete level 9 requirements against teams like Texas AM, Texas Tech, Texas State, UT and we are supposed to go to nationals in North Caroline and compete against alot more teams. I have a new floor routine one of my friends coaches choreographed that is really cool and I am competing practically the same Beam, Bars, and Vault I did my last year on Vidalia's team. I still work a little bit at a gym in Waco working birthday parties and Friday Frolics (like Flippin Fridays). I just don't think I could live without gymnastics in my life!! haha. It was good to hear from you and please send me some more details about Cayden and some pictures!!!!.
Kaylee Davis A current Jeff Davis cheerleading	`Emailed 3/2008:`Hey Robin! I was just looking at the gym site and I was like - goodness!! Those girls look like they are doing soo good!! Hopefully I will be able to make it to the meet in March! I miss it so much! How is your family doing? Im sure the baby is growing fast! I also saw where Mrs. Dawn had injured her back. I will keep her in my prayers and if you talk to her tell her that I miss them! Im sure Sydney has grown up so much!! I feel old seeing some of these girls grown up! It is weird to think I will be graduating in May, it's unreal how time flys! But I hope all is well! Take care. Kaylee Davis
Alia Jones	Former Optional level gymnast, State Champion and VGC staff! VHS graduate & Competition State Champ Cheerleader!
Shai Wolfe	Former Optional level gymnast, State Champion; VGC coach; VHS graduate & Competition State Champ Cheerleader; GSU nursing graduate & currently employed in Dublin!
Jamie Alexander	Former Optional level gymnast, State Champion; Level 7 Floor National Champion; VGC coach; TCHS graduate; GSU education graduate; & currently employed by Toombs County School system & VGC as a team coach
Mindy Adams	Former Optional level gymnast, State Champion; VGC coach; VHS graduated & Competition State Champ Cheerleader; current education student!
Angie Phillips	Former Optional level gymnast, State Champion and VGC coach; VHS graduated & Competition State Champ Cheerleader; & current student.

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