2012-13 Women's Gymnastics Roster
Biography
One of seven newcomers on the Tigers’ roster ... one of three products of the state of Maryland on the team ... was very impressive in the pre-season ... four-year performer as Level 10 gymnast at Unique Sports Academy ... also competed as Level 9 gymnast for two years.
BACKGROUND: Won Level 10 Maryland state beam championship for Unique Sports Academy last year ... competed for Coaches Shone and Joseph Taglisferi ... ... also won Level 6 Maryland state championship in the all-around competition eight years ago ... had career high 37.025 all-around score ... set career high 9.45 on vault ... also had a 9.425 floor score to set career high.
PERSONAL: Has one older sister ... career goal is to become a veterinarian ... lists mother as the person she admires the most ... devoted fan of the Washington Redskins ... lists Robert Griffin III as her favorite NFL player ... favorite athlete is Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps ... favorite movie is The Twilight Series ... enjoys music by Beyonce Knowles ... enjoys eating steak and potatoes ... daughter of Derrick and Robyn Ward ... father works as an inspector for Homeland Security ... mother is a security administrator ... born on Nov. 9, 1994 in Washington. D.C. ... major is biology with a concentration in the functional biology of animals.
