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March 20, 2007

The senior spotlight is on ... Clare Flannery!

Unlike her year mates, Clare Flannery has seen limited competitive action during her first three years as a Michigan Wolverine. However, her hard work in the gym over the past three years is paying off this season, as Clare has competed on the balance beam in each of the past nine meets. Ironically, her best meets this season have been at Jenison Field House at Michigan State, where she posted a career high 9.850 for a share of fourth place on the beam at the 2007 State of Michigan Classic and tied for second on beam (9.825) in a recent dual meet. She has also seen competitive action in the vault lineup on four occassions.

Out of the gym, Clare is an English major in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. In anticipation of Senior Night and the upcoming postseason, we wanted to give you, the fans, an opportunity to reflect on each of the members of the Wolverine Class of 2007. Here is a look back at Clare's accomplishments over the past three years.

Taking a Look Back: 2004-2006

During her freshman year, Clare saw competitive action on both vault and floor. She earned a 9.375 on the floor exercise in the first meet of the season. Later in the season, she was called to compete on the vault, where she averaged a 9.65 over 6 meets. Her best meet was vs. Michigan State, where she posted a 9.775 on vault for a share of fourth place.

Clare did not see competitive action in either her sophomore or junior year.

In the classroom, Clare has earned numerous accolades for her academic accomplishments, including a NACGC/W Academic All-American citation (2006) and an Academic All-Big Ten citation (2006). She is also a two-time U-M Athletic Academic Achievement Award winner (2004, 2006).

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