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Meet the Class of 2010!
L to R: Maureen, Sarah, Jordan, Kelsey, and Jaclyn

At the University of Michigan, freshmen gymnasts are integral members of the team. Last season, Becky Bernard, Huneth Lor, and Tatjana Thuener-Rego had an immediate impact on the competitive lineup. Moreover, they earned several postseason honors: Tatjana earned Big Ten Freshmen of the Year and NCAA First Team All-America honors; Becky earned NCAA Second Team All-America honors.

Michigan Gymnastics has a long-standing tradition of success among their freshmen gymnasts. Over the past 12 years, 10 Michigan gymnasts have earned 14 NCAA First Team All-America honors during their freshman campaigns [Tatjana Thuener-Rego (2006, Beam), Katie Lieberman (2005, Vault), Lindsey Bruck (2004, Beam), Jenny Deiley (2003, All-Around), Becca Clauson (2003, Beam), Elise Ray (2001, All-Around, Bars, Beam, Floor), Janessa Grieco (2000, Vault), Sarah Cain (1997, All-Around, Bars), Nikki Peters (1996, Bars), Heather Kabnick (1995, Vault)].

This year's freshmen class is primed to continue this tradition. These five ladies have some big shoes to fill, after the departure of 2006 seniors Jenny Deiley, Becca Clauson, and Lauren Mirkovich. But they are confident, talented, and determined to rise to the challenge.

In anticipation of the upcoming intrasquad (December 8th), we wanted to give you, the fans, an opportunity to get to know the members of the Wolverine Class of 2010. Over the next month, we'll highlight a different Michigan freshman as part of this "Meet the Freshmen" feature on umgym.com. In the meantime, check out their athlete bios.

Stay tuned to umgym.com for further updates!

UMgym.com Features:

October 23, 2006: Getting to know...Sarah Curtis

October 30, 2006: Getting to know...Kelsey Knutson

November 6, 2006: Getting to know...Jaclyn Kramer

November 13, 2006: Getting to know....Maureen Moody

November 20, 2006: Getting to know...Jordan Sexton

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