Diandra has been a gymnast at Folger's since she was in kindergarten and will attend Alabama University next year. Coaching an athlete from kindergarten to college is very rewarding. Jennifer O'bar who came to Folger's as a coach about the same time "D" came to us as a gymnast has been there for the whole journey and has played a big role in Diandra's success, as has Jennifer Flores who has been with us for several years now. Good Job "D" and good job coaches!!
UPDATE (4/29/2013): Diandra won vault at the 2013 NCAA National Championships and placed second on floor. The University of Alabama won the team titles at the 2011 and 2012 NCAA National Championships. "D"s going to need a new jewelry case as she will now have 3 national champion rings and 6 All-American titles in her first 3 years at Alabama.
Rachael Morrison, our other JO National qualifier, placed 9th on vault and 15th all around. Way to go Rach! This was Rachael's second trip to nationals. She has not yet chosen a college. Rachael has been part of the Folger's family since before kindergarten.
Rachael Morrison and Mark Folger
Jen, "Rach" and Jennifer
Photos courtesy of Mark Baldwin, 2010 Folger's New Year Invitational
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