Named All-around Champion at the Northern Region 6D Gymnastics Championship at Washington-Liberty High School in Arlington on Feb. 13, Gallagher prepared the following week to compete in the VA 6A State Gymnastics Individual Open Championship in Nokesville, Va. Jonathan Frohm, Director of Student Activities Herndon High School said, "She's tough as nails, physically and mentally. She consistently scores a 38 in most meets (over 9.5 per event average) whether injured, under the weather or with a slew of photographers snapping away during her performance."
Gymnast Kerry Gallagher of Herndon High School performs a split leap on beam at Chantilly High School
According to www.connectionnewspapers.com, "Gallagher's ability to balance a hard-working environment with spirited-fun and helpfulness made her "a most delightful and coachable athlete," said Naquin. "She has a pleasant demeanor, never complains, and embraces gymnastics and its physical challenges... Because of her gymnastics prowess and daily training regimen, she instills team camaraderie by way of engaging with her team-mates who also seek her guidance. She also cheers for her competitors by recognizing their training dedication, and genuinely desires for them to do well," Naquin said."
As per www.connectionnewspapers.com, "Gallagher competed in the VA 6A State Gymnastics Individual Open Championship in Nokesville, VA on Feb. 22. While the Herndon High School gymnastics team did not qualify to have a shot at a state title, Kerry Gallagher competed as an individual, having earned All-around Champion at Northern Region 6D Gymnastics Championship at Washington-Liberty High School in Arlington, VA on Feb. 13."
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