Answers from May 2002
Hi Sharky, do you miss Brooke Borso now that she's retired and will everyone from Parkettes still keep in touch? Angeline, Chicago
I miss Brooke a lot. She was a great friend an a great gymnast. We still keep in touch by talking on the computer and all of the elites have a sleepover and we invite her.
Do yall still see or talk to Stephanie Neff? Laura Lee, Georgia
I haven't seen her since she left and it has bee a while since I spoke to her.
Hey Sharky, good luck at the US Classics I hope you can make it to championships. are you nervous?
Sarah, San Diego
I am a little nervous for Classics, but not as nervous as last time because I competed already at a big meet like that.
What was your first ever meet like?
Kelly-Anne, Houston
I really don't remember where it was, but I can remember that I forgot to salute the judge before going on bars. I couldn't even get over the horse on vault. I even started my floor routine in the wrong corner and did everything a righty way instead of a lefty, which is what I am. I got like a 26.00 all-around or something like that. I was really bad.
Do you think the USA should send more gymnasts abroad to compete to gain experience and exposure?
David Gains, Maine
I think the USA is doing a lot better with going to International Competitons and I think it is going to help us down the road in 2004.
What are your plans for the summer, do you ever go to summer camp or are you too busy with gym?
Stacie Lynne Kayson, Alabama
My plans for the summer involve...gymnastics, gymnastics, and more gymnastics. =) We go from 7:00 am to around 3:30-4:00. My long term summer plan in US Championships.
What are your goals for classics?
Sara, North Carolina
My goals for Classics is to first thing quailify to US Championships, then I want to place in the top 10 on floor and vault. I hope to improve on everyhing. =)
What do you think of Hollie Vise, Kaitlin White, Kristal Uzelac and Courtney Kupets?
Alicia Moretti, New Mexico
All of the 4 gymnasts are very talented and excel in many different ways and areas in gymnastics.
If you didn't do gym do you think you would do any other sports?
Justin Mason, Indiana
I would probably do track. I like basketball too, but I am just a little too short. Hehehe
Do you have any gym stuff at home like a training beam? I have a beam in my bedroom and I go on it all the time. I am only 8 but one day I hope to be as good as you and your Parkettes team mates
Ellis Makarova, Michigan
I have a little beam too. I like to play on it in the summer and make up beam routines. I also have a tramp in my backyard that I like to jump on and do lots of flipping and stuff.
