April 30, 2007

The North Carolina gymnastics team held its annual awards dinner on Friday, April 27. Christine Robella was named the team's Most Outstanding Gymnast. Robella won the 2007 East Atlantic Gymnastics League individual title in the all-around and on floor exercise.

Team Athletic Awards 1. Coaches Award on Vault: Kara Wright
2. Coaches Award on Uneven Bars: Shawna Kelly
3. Coaches Award on Balance Beam: Tina Jacob & Christine Nguyen
4. Coaches Award on Floor Exercise: Christine Robella
5. Most Improved Gymnast: Sarrie Rubin
6. Most Outstanding Gymnast: Christine Robella

Team Leadership & Inspirational Awards
1. Gilbert Award: Christine Robella (Acknowledging Outstanding Leadership Qualities)
2. Kaiser Award: Claire Smith (Acknowledging Outstanding Commitment To The Pursuit of Team & Individual Excellence)
3. Cunningham Award: Courtney Turco & Miranda Ross (Acknowledging Inspiring Courage and Perseverance in Facing Adversity)
4. Tonietto Award: Rachel Schneider (Acknowledging Gymnastics Performances of Exceptional Aesthetic Quality)
5. Sunshine Award: Christine Nguyen (For The Joy She Brings To The Team Experience Through Her Smile & Playful Personality)
6. Athletic Director's Scholar Athlete Award: Miranda Ross
7. Van Slyke Coaching Award: Lisa Tegethoff (Acknowledging Exemplary Contributions as a Student Assistant Coach)