| Krista Jasper |
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Prep:
Attended Owen J. Roberts High School in Pottstown, Pa. • Trained at AJS Pancott Gymnastics National Training Center under the direction of coach Sue Weldon • Qualified as an International Elite Gymnast in 2002 and competed at the U.S. Classics and the USA Championships that year • Placed third on vault and fifth on floor exercise while finishing eighth in the all-around at U.S. Classics • Qualified as an International Elite again in 2004 and competed at the U.S. Classics, but was slowed by an elbow injury • In 2005, while recovering from the injury, Jasper participated in track and field and cross country with her high school • Became an accomplished middle distance runner and was a member of the high school girl's 1600-meter relay team that won a conference championship and placed third at the Penn Relays • Resumed full gymnastics training in early 2006 and competed as a Level 10 gymnast in 2007 while preparing for her collegiate gymnastics career.
Personal:
Jasper is an aspiring actress with plans to major in drama at Carolina • She has had professional acting experience in two Halloween themed productions • This past October she performed in a production called "Nightmares Extreme Scream Park" • Daughter of Pete and Lorraine Jasper • Born on May 7, 1989 • Given name is Krista Ellen Jasper• Majoring in dramatic arts.
