17 Gymnasts Named Scholastic All-Americans
July 24, 2017 | Women's Gymnastics
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Seventeen Oregon State gymnasts were named Scholastic All-Americans by the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women (NACGC/W) announced this week.
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The Beavers' 2017 Scholastic All-Americans include seniors Silvia Colussi-Pelaez, Madeline Gardiner, Megan Jimenez, Kaytianna McMillan and Taylor Ricci, juniors Dani Dessaints and Shireen Khamedoost, sophomores Mariana Colussi-Pelaez, Mary Jacobsen and McKenna Singley, and freshmen Halli Briscoe, Kaitlin Campbell, Lena Greene, Jaime Law, Maela Lazaro and Alyssa Minyard. In addition, former OSU gymnast, Kana Kobayashi, who retired early due to injury, also received scholastic recognition.
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Oregon State posted a team grade point average of 3.6452 in 2016-17, ranking as the 10th highest overall gymnastics team GPA in the nation. The Beavers were seventh in the nation with 80.1 percent of the team earning individual honors for posting a GPA of 3.50 or higher during the 2016-17 academic year.
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It is the fourth award for Silvia Colussi-Pelaez, Gardiner, Kobayashi, McMillan and Ricci. Khamedoost is a three-time recipient while Mariana Colussi-Pelaez, Dessaints, Jacobsen, Jimenez and Singley are two-time awardees.
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Oregon State 2017 NACGC/W Scholastic All-American honorees
Halli Briscoe (Business Administration and Education)
Kaitlin Campbell (Merchandising Management)
Mariana Colussi-Pelaez** (Microbiology)
Silvia Colussi-Pelaez**** (Chemical Engineering)
Dani Dessaints** (Sociology)
Madeline Gardiner**** (Exercise and Sport Science)
Lena Greene (Kinesiology)
Mary Jacobsen** (Computer Science)
Megan Jimenez** (Digital Communication Arts)
Shireen Khamedoost*** (Exercise and Sport Science)
Kana Kobayashi**** (Exercise and Sport Science)
Jaime Law (Interiors)
Maela Lazaro (BioHealth Sciences)
Kaytianna McMillan**** (Human Development and Family Sciences)
Alyssa Minyard (Biochemistry and Biophysics)
Taylor Ricci**** (Exercise and Sport Science)
McKenna Singley** (Sociology)
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OREGON STATE ATHLETICS' EVERYDAY CHAMPIONS CULTURE
Through the power of sport, we help people discover and pursue their passions, talents and purpose in order to live a life of balance and positive contribution.
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The Beavers' 2017 Scholastic All-Americans include seniors Silvia Colussi-Pelaez, Madeline Gardiner, Megan Jimenez, Kaytianna McMillan and Taylor Ricci, juniors Dani Dessaints and Shireen Khamedoost, sophomores Mariana Colussi-Pelaez, Mary Jacobsen and McKenna Singley, and freshmen Halli Briscoe, Kaitlin Campbell, Lena Greene, Jaime Law, Maela Lazaro and Alyssa Minyard. In addition, former OSU gymnast, Kana Kobayashi, who retired early due to injury, also received scholastic recognition.
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Oregon State posted a team grade point average of 3.6452 in 2016-17, ranking as the 10th highest overall gymnastics team GPA in the nation. The Beavers were seventh in the nation with 80.1 percent of the team earning individual honors for posting a GPA of 3.50 or higher during the 2016-17 academic year.
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It is the fourth award for Silvia Colussi-Pelaez, Gardiner, Kobayashi, McMillan and Ricci. Khamedoost is a three-time recipient while Mariana Colussi-Pelaez, Dessaints, Jacobsen, Jimenez and Singley are two-time awardees.
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Oregon State 2017 NACGC/W Scholastic All-American honorees
Halli Briscoe (Business Administration and Education)
Kaitlin Campbell (Merchandising Management)
Mariana Colussi-Pelaez** (Microbiology)
Silvia Colussi-Pelaez**** (Chemical Engineering)
Dani Dessaints** (Sociology)
Madeline Gardiner**** (Exercise and Sport Science)
Lena Greene (Kinesiology)
Mary Jacobsen** (Computer Science)
Megan Jimenez** (Digital Communication Arts)
Shireen Khamedoost*** (Exercise and Sport Science)
Kana Kobayashi**** (Exercise and Sport Science)
Jaime Law (Interiors)
Maela Lazaro (BioHealth Sciences)
Kaytianna McMillan**** (Human Development and Family Sciences)
Alyssa Minyard (Biochemistry and Biophysics)
Taylor Ricci**** (Exercise and Sport Science)
McKenna Singley** (Sociology)
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OREGON STATE ATHLETICS' EVERYDAY CHAMPIONS CULTURE
Through the power of sport, we help people discover and pursue their passions, talents and purpose in order to live a life of balance and positive contribution.
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