The interview below was conducted in 2001.

What is your favorite thing about doing gymnastics?
"Flipping, swinging, jumping, and having fun!"

In your opinion, what is the toughest thing about gymnastics?
"Getting up early in the summer!"

What are your gymnastics goals for the future?
"My goals are to go to the Olympics and get a college scholarship to a good school."

If you had one wish, what would it be?
"To win a gold medal in the Olympics."

Are you very close with your Parkettes teammates?
"Yes."

Who is your best friend there?
"My whole group is, but I'm really close to Paige and Lou."

Are you training for elite level? If so, when do you plan to test for elite?
"Yes, this fall."

What is it like working out at Parkettes with some of the top elite gymnasts in the country?
"Its kinda the same as working out without them, but it's cool to see their tricks and how they perform!"

What is your favorite thing about training at Parkettes?
"I get to work harder skills and I get to see what kind of skills I'm going to work."

What has being a gymnast taught you?
"To be confident! ... think what you're doing before you do the skill, and take better care of your body, like taking care of the most special thing in the world to you."

If you weren't a gymnast, do you think you would be doing any other sports?
"Yes, I would probably be a competitive runner like my mom."

What advice would you give to up-and-coming gymnasts?
"Take care of your body by eating good food, staying in shape, getting enough sleep, and don't push your body to the limit. Always concentrate before and when your doing a skill. Listen to corrections and try to accomplish them. The most important thing is relax and have fun! :)"