Team Banquet

Today was the End of the Year Banquet for ISU Gymnastics that was held at Redbird Arena at Illinois State University. There were four awards announced this year, as well as who would be the captains for the upcoming 2011 – 2012 season.
First, the award for most valuable newcomer was announced, which goes to a freshman or transfer every year. This year, the award went to freshman Jenna Bossle, who has competed in every meet this season on at least two events, vault and bars. For the last few events, she even competed on the balance beam.
Second was the award for most improved gymnast. This goes to the gymnast that the team feels has improved most over the year; for the second year in a row, Hannah Meyer won the award. Not only has she greatly improved, but she has also stepped up to compete two events for the Redbirds this year. She has led off for the Redbirds on the floor exercise for every competition.
Following that was the most valuable gymnast of the year award. After such an amazing senior season, Erica Schick won the award. She competed in the all-around for almost every meet for the Redbirds and has done so for the last four years she has been at Illinois State.
Finally, the Redbird Award was given to Hannah Deutsch. The Redbird Award is given to the gymnast who not only steps in the gym, but also does well academically and participates in community service.
Next year’s captains, in an interesting scenario, will be Kim Genereux and Apollonia Barrientos, both of whom will be juniors.