TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome 1-2
Tournament Format 5
4A Rotation Schedule 6-7
1A/2A/3A Rotation Schedule 8-9
4A Teams 12-13
1A/2A/3A Teams 13-16
4A Individual Qualifiers 18
1A/2A/3A
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
4A Team & Individual Competition
12:45p March-In (Session 1)
1:00p Competition Begins (Session 1)
4:45p March-In (Session 2)
5:00p Competition Begins (Session 2)
7:40p Awards
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
4A Individual Finals
10:30a March-In 10:45a Competition Begins 12:15p Awards
1A/2A/3A Team & Individual Competition
1:40p March-In (Session 1)
1:55p Competition Begins (Session 1)
5:35p March-In (Session 2)
5:50p Competition Begins (Session 2) 8:30p Awards
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
1A/2A/3A Individual Finals
10:30a March-In 10:45a Competition Begins 12:15p Awards
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Region A-1: Cathy Schick - Seattle Academy
Region A-2: Tara Davis - Seattle PS
Region B-1: Wendy Malich - Peninsula SD
Region B-2: Johnny Lee - Silas
Region C-1: Casey Gant - Desert Hills MS
Region C-2: Steven Carson II - Inchelium
Region C-3: David Blakney - Wapato
District 1: Harlan Kredit - Lynden Christian
District 2: Jeff Lowell - Bellevue SD
District 3: Dwayne Johnson - Cape Flattery SD BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
District 4: Scott Chamberlain - Shelton
District 5: Russ Waterman - Eastmont
District 6: Paul Manfred - Gonzaga Prep BOARD PRESIDENT
WIAA STAFF
Assistant Executive Director: Cindy Adsit
Assistant Executive Director: Andy Barnes
Director of Communications: Sean Bessette
Production Coordinator: Teagan Eldridge
Chief Financial Officer: Leah Francis
Membership & Billing Coordinator: Peter Ho
Executive Director: Mick Hoffman
Assistant Executive Director: Jeneé James
Assistant Executive Director: Justin Kesterson
Chief Strategy Officer: Andy Knapp
Director of Marketing: Bryn Langrock
Eligibility & Publications Coordinator: Avé Trebilcock
Administrative Assistant: Natalie Wallace
DISTRICT DIRECTORS
District 1: Don Beazizo
District 2: Tom Doyle
District 3: Joe Keller
District 4: Tim Graham & Tim Trimble
District 5: Dave Cullen
District 6: Mike Edwards
WELCOME LETTERS
Paul Manfred WIAA Exec. Board President
Athletic Director Gonzaga Prep
On behalf of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Executive Board, it is my privilege to welcome you to this year’s WIAA State Championships, brought to you by Gesa Credit Union. These events represent the culmination of countless hours of dedication, teamwork, and perseverance by student participants, coaches, and school communities from all across the State of Washington.
The WIAA and its member schools are proud to provide opportunities for all students to excel in athletics, performing arts, and other activities—always grounded in the values of fair play, sportsmanship, and teamwork. These principles are at the heart of what makes interscholastic activities such a vital part of the educational experience.
As you enjoy today’s competition, we invite you to celebrate not only the excellence on display but also the character, respect, and camaraderie that define high school activities in our state.
Congratulations to all the participants, and thank you to the parents, coaches, officials, and fans whose support helps make these opportunities possible.
Best wishes for a memorable and spirited championship experience.
Welcome to the WIAA State Championships, presented by Gesa Credit Union. The WIAA Executive Board, The WIAA Executive Board, staff, and member schools share a unified goal of providing interscholastic activities that enrich students’ lives and create lasting memories. WIAA State Championships represent the culmination of dedication, perseverance, and teamwork demonstrated throughout the season by student-participants and their supporters.
At the WIAA, we believe education-based athletics and activities provide the safest, most equitable, and most meaningful environment for students to learn and grow. While it is a privilege for our staff to organize and host these culminating events, they are made possible through the invaluable efforts of coaches, athletic directors, officials, and the many volunteers who contribute to the success of each championship. This event celebrates the students who have earned the opportunity to compete at the highest level of high school sports and activities in Washington. Their hard work, discipline, and commitment have brought them to this stage. We also extend appreciation to the parents, families, and loved ones whose support has been instrumental throughout their journey.
Sportsmanship and citizenship remain cornerstones of every WIAA State Championship. We encourage all spectators to demonstrate positive support for every participant, helping to ensure an environment that is safe, respectful, and enjoyable for all students, coaches, officials, families, and fans alike.
The Washington Officials Association (WOA) extends its congratulations to all student-participants competing in this year’s WIAA State Championships, presented by Gesa Credit Union. Reaching this stage requires tremendous dedication, discipline, and perseverance. The WOA applauds each participant for the commitment that has led to this achievement and encourages you to enjoy the memories and moments that make this experience so meaningful.
While these State Championships represent the pinnacle of the season for many officials, the WOA also recognizes the thousands of officials who dedicate their time and expertise throughout the year, working countless contests across every region of Washington. These individuals play an essential role in the success of education-based athletics, contributing to fair play, safety, and sportsmanship at every level of competition.
Officials choose to serve because of their passion for the games and activities they love, and to give back to programs that have positively shaped their lives. The WOA is deeply appreciative of their ongoing commitment to supporting student-participants and interscholastic activities statewide. Those interested in becoming an official are encouraged to contact the Washington Officials Association. More information is available at www.washingtonofficials.com.
The WOA looks forward to an outstanding State Championship experience.
BECOME AN OFFICIAL TODAY
Executive Director WIAA
Mick Hoffman
Executive Director WOA
Todd Stordahl
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TEAM COMPETITION:
Each year teams qualify to compete for one of two Team State Championships. There are six (6) teams competing for the State Championship at 4A and eight (8) teams competing for the State Championship at 1A/2A/3A. A team consists of six competitors per event, including any all-around competitors, with five scores counting, and a maximum of sixteen competitors per team. Team scores are determined by adding the top five scores from the six competitors of each team per event (bars, beam, floor, vault).
ALL-AROUND COMPETITION:
The all-around competition consist of members of qualifying teams and gymnasts who qualified as individual competitors. These individuals will compete in all four events (bars, beam, floor, vault) throughout the course of day one. Since all-around competitors can belong to a qualified team or qualify on their own, the all-around competition will be contested during both the team and individual sessions of the first day. All-around totals will be determined by adding the average scores of the four events (bars, beam, floor, vault).
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION:
In addition to the qualifying teams, individual gymnasts can qualify for the State Championships in one event, multiple events, or as an all-around competitor. Individual competitors will compete during the individual rotation schedule. Gymnasts that compete in the team competition are also competing as individual competitors and will be eligible for awards in the individual competition.
COACH OF THE YEAR WINNERS
Meet Manager: Dwayne Johnson
Meet Referee: Susan Okazaki
Equipment Manager: Jacob Brown
Announcer: Cindy C-Wilson
Scorekeeper: Barent Hoffman
WSGCA Liaison: Ryan Fleisher
Site Manager: Wes Newton
Facility Manager: Jennifer Genoway
JUDGES
Nola Ayres Seattle
Lindsay Raleigh Seattle
Laura Chadwick Spokane
Christy Delphini Seattle
Judy Denny Seattle
Jayme Hostetter Seattle
Michele Mayberry Seattle
Morgan McCurdy Vancouver
Bev McIrvin Seattle
Stefanie Odenbrett Seattle
Earla Reed Seattle
Michelle Ripple Seattle
Stella Sorenson Seattle
Jan Urfer Seattle
Carol Willson Vancouver YEAR COACH
2025 4A - Ryan Weed, Redmond/Eastlake
2025 1A/2A/3A - Richard Samuels, Ridgefield
2024 4A - Ryan Fleisher, Issaquah/Skyline
2024 1A/2A/3A - Shannon Bingham, North Thurston
2023 4A - Carol Wilson, Camas
2023 1A/2A/3A - Carol Wilson, Washougal
2022 4A - Ryan Fleisher, Issaquah, Sammamish
2022 1A/2A/3A - Jenny Gennoway
2020 4A - Alyssa Loomis, Skyview
2020 1A/2A/3A - Cristi Westcott, Mountain View
2019 4A - Michelle Mayberry, Auburn Mountainview
2019 1A/2A/3A - Lenny Lewis Sr., Mercer Island
2018 4A - The Diaz Family, Ketwood/Kent-Meridian
2018 1A/2A/3A - Katie Perrigoue, Lake Washington
2017 4A - Jayme Hostetter, Auburn Mountainview
2017 1A/2A/3A - Jerry Penney, Sammamish
2016 4A - Kim Brunelle, Central Valley
2016 1A/2A/3A - Stephanie Gundel, Ballard
2015 4A - Melissa Baker, Newport (Bellevue)
2015 1A/2A/3A - Richard Samuels, Ridgefield
2014 4A - Kimmie Marton, Federal Way
2014 1A/2A/3A - Kris Goodfellow, North Kitsap
2013 4A - Laurie Chadwick, Mead
2013 1A/2A/3A-DorianneGunnels,Bellingham,Squalicum,Sehome
YEAR COACH
2012 4A - Kim Fleming-Smothermon, Woodinville
2012 1A/2A/3A - Colleen Davis, Nathan Hale
2011 4A - Ryan Fleisher, Issaquah
2011 2A/3A - Jerry Penney, Sammamish
2010 4A - Laurie Chadwick - Mead
2010 2A/3A - Kris Goodfellow, North Kitsap
2009 2A/3A - Leonard Lewis, Mercer Island
2009 4A - Dorinda Carpenter, Puyallup
2008 4A - Debbie Hunter, Jefferson
2008 2A/3A - Sarah Garrett, Kamiakin
2007 4A - Kim Flemming, Woodinville
2007 2A/3A - Ryan Fleisher, Issaquah
2007 2A/3A - Richard Samuels, Fort Vancouver
2006 4A - Kim Brunelle, Central Valley
2006 2A/3A - Alicia Ceccacci, Columbia River
2005 4A - Heather Renner, Rogers (Puyallup)
2005 2A/3A - Lenny Lewis, Mercer Island
2004 2A/3A - Ryan Fleisher, Issaquah
2003 4A - Amanda Workman, Mead
2003 2A/3A - Sally Poe, Columbia River
2002 4A - Susan Riley, Shorewood
2002 4A - Laurie Chadwick, Lakeside
2002 2A/3A - Reenie Kiehn, Stevenson
2001 4A - Gunther Bohrmann, Kent Meridian
YEAR COACH
2001 2A/3A - Bret Garland, Hanford
2000 4A - Terri Herren, Auburn
2000 2A/3A - Priscilla Hickey, Bellevue
1999 4A - Bev McIrvin, Federal Way
1999 2A/3A - Jerry Penney, Sammamish
1998 4A - Stacey Heaton, University
1998 2A/3A- Sherry Morgan, Shorewood
1997 Jerry Penney, Sammamish
1996 Cherise Pedersen, Kamiakin
1995 Pat Hatmaker, Issaquah
1994 Don Freeman, Prairie
1993 Sharon Collins, Newport
1992 Debbie J. Hunter, Jefferson
1991 Sharon Collins, Newport
1990 Kelly Donyes, Garfield
1989 Gunter Bohrman, Kent Meridian
1988 Kathy Randall, Auburn
1987 Jim Sullivan, Bothell
1986 Jerry Penney, Sammamish
1985 Vaughn Thoms, Sehome
1984 Rich Smith, Port Angeles
1983 Rich Smith, Port Angeles
1982 Nola Ayres, Sehome
1981 Nola Ayres, Sehome
4A ROTATION SCHEDULE - SESSION 1
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
4A ROTATION SCHEDULE - SESSION 2
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
1A/2A/3A ROTATION SCHEDULE - SESSION 1
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
1A/2A/3A ROTATION SCHEDULE - SESSION 2
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
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Margaret Beatty Witt 12
Aine McKenna 10
Naomi Rodriguez 11
Charlotte Rudberg 10
Zara Saifee 10
Olivia Tameno 10
Nattiya Vanichwattana 12
City: Shoreline
School District: Shoreline
Colors: Forest Green, Gold
Principal: Amy Schwentor
Superintendent: Susana Reyes
Athletic Director: Alan Bruns
Head Coach: Susan Riley
Assistant Coaches: Sarah Marshall, Jodi Worthington
THOMAS JEFFERSON RAIDERS
Shelby Lee 12 Noor Mohammed 9 Molly Burt 11
Rylee Cabang 12 Angie Chebotar 11 Jackie DeRoche 12
Naomi Inabnit 9
Scarlett Lomboy 11
Nakiya Rankin 12 Melody Tran 11
Londyn Williams 12
City: Auburn
School District: Federal Way
Colors: Red, Gold
Principal: Joseph Rush
Superintendent: Dr. Dani Pfeiffer
Athletic Director: Courtney McCurry
Head Coach: Kari Burt
Assistant Coaches: Becca Tonseth, Sarah Campos, Maddie Burt
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1A/2A/3A INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERS
1 Brynn Magelsen, Monroe 1 Addie Phillips, Sehome
2 Madelyn Clark, Monroe 2 Cambria Foote, Snohomish
Delaney Baker, Sehome
Cambria Foote, Snohomish
Delaney Baker, Sehome
Sehome
Delaney Baker, Sehome
Lyzwinski, Sehome 1 Mia Lageson, Ingraham 4 Tea Lyzwinski, Sehome
Kristen Riske, Snohomish
Kristen Riske, Snohomish 2 Finley Springer, Ingraham 5 Kristen Riske, Snohomish
Emma Allen, Holy Names Academy
Cambria Foote, Snohomish
4 Tessa Young, Holy Names Academy 1 Elisha Hahn, Holy Names Academy 1 Jenna Tran, Nathan Hale
Baleigh Read, Sehome
Cambria Foote, Snohomish
5T Stella Wolf, Bellingham
Sydney Kerr, Ingraham DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 (NPSL) 2 Kate Jordaan, Roosevelt 2 Addie Garrahy, Roosevelt 2 Alannah Elrod, Holy Names Academy 1 Sydney Kerr, Ingraham
1 Savanna Peters, Kentlake 3 Kayleigh Tubb, Bellevue 3 Alannah Elrod, Holy Names Academy
Luella Day, Roosevelt 2 Alannah Elrod, Holy Names Academy DISTRICT 3 (OL/PCL) 4 Addie Garrahy, Roosevelt 4 Luella Day, Roosevelt
Kate Jordaan, Roosevelt 3 Elisha Hahn, Holy Names Academy
1 Indigo Pavey, Kingston 5 Anna Lai, Roosevelt 5 Aimee Wee, Sammamish 5 Elisha Hahn, Holy Names Academy 4 Faith Ludwig, West Seattle
2 Mika Adams, Timberline 6 Alannah Elrod, Holy Names Academy 6 Elisha Hahn, Holy Names Academy 6 Faith Ludwig, West Seattle 5 Madeline Kimmel, Roosevelt
DISTRICT 4 7 Madeline Kimmel, Roosevelt 7 Madeline Kimmel, Roosevelt 7 Aimee Wee, Sammamish 6 Luella Day, Roosevelt
1 Anna Pena, Mountain View 8 Faith Ludwig, West Seattle 8 Annabel Stratton, Sammamish 8 Isabelle Somboom, West Seattle 7 Aimee Wee, Sammamish
DISTRICT 6 9 Vidula Rajesh, Bellevue 9 Sydney Kerr, Ingraham 9 Paeton White, Ingraham 8 Anna Lai, Roosevelt
1 Kyla Roberts, University 10 Aimee Wee, Sammamish 10 Anna Lai, Roosevelt 10 Madeline Kimmel, Roosevelt 9 Addie Garrahy, Roosevelt
2 Dylan Stoltz, Medical Lake 11 Elena Afshar, Bellevue 11 Gemlynn Luu, Renton 11 Addie Garrahy, Roosevelt 10 Alyssa Schalo, Sultan
DISTRICT 3 (NPSL)
DISTRICT 3 (NPSL)
DISTRICT 3 (NPSL) 11 Kate Jordaan, Roosevelt
1 Myla Felizardo, Todd Beamer 1 Myla Felizardo, Todd Beamer 1 Myla Felizardo, Todd Beamer
DISTRICT 3 (NPSL)
2 Ellison Felizardo, Todd Beamer 2 Ellison Felizardo, Todd Beamer 2 Rika Isaacks, Auburn Mountainview 1 Ellison Felizardo, Todd Beamer
3 Rika Isaacks, Auburn Mountainview 3 Chloe Haller, Kentlake
3 Arianna Ely, Federal Way 2 Rika Isaacks, Auburn Mountainview
4 Arianna Ely, Federal Way 4 Kayla Stephens, Federal Way 4 Alycia Herdt, Auburn Mountainview 3 Myla Felizardo, Todd Beamer
5 Alycia Herdt, Auburn Mountainview 5 Rika Isaacks, Auburn Mountainview 5 Escarlet Lopez-Sanchez, Todd Beamer 4 Alycia Herdt, Auburn Mountainview
DISTRICT 3 (OL/PCL)
DISTRICT 3 (OL/PCL)
DISTRICT 3 (OL/PCL) 5 Arianna Ely, Federal Way
1 Brooke Bajema, Timberline 1 Soraya Kirk, North Kitsap 1 Elyse Brown, Port Angeles
DISTRICT 3 (OL/PCL)
2 Mikayla Ly, River Ridge 2 Emily Bair, Sequim 2 Brooke Bajema, Timberline 1 Elyse Brown, Port Angeles
3 Elyse Brown, Port Angeles 3 Allison Johnson, North Kitsap 3 Ari Galarza, North Thurston 2 Brooke Bajema, Timberline
4 Allison Johnson, North Kitsap 4 Hana Knight, North Kitsap 4 Mikayla Ly, River Ridge 3 Mikayla Ly, River Ridge
5 Kinsley Buckingham, North Thurston 5 Ari Galarza, North Thurston 5 Allyson Stone, North Kitsap 4 Ari Galarza, North Thurston
6 Hana Knight, North Kitsap 6 Maya Knight, North Kitsap
1 Lena Pattison, Washougal 1 Angelina Zhukova, Evergreen
Haylie Reynolds, Mountain View
Soraya Kirk, North Kitsap 5 Rozelia Johnson, River Ridge
4 6 Tiana Orffer, North Thurston
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INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERS
Lillian DeYoung, Rogers
Kali Delos Reyes, Olympia
Gliddon,
Keaira Sinclair, Kentridge
Kolbie Mannin, Kentridge
Weist, Bonney Lake
Delaney Johnson, Puyallup
Kestle, Kentwood
Fetisov, Skyview
Veronica Fetisov, Skyview
Paige Steinman, Skyview
2025 STATE MEET RESULTS
ALL-TIME RESULTS - INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS
1A/2A/3A VAULT (1998-PRESENT)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
2025 Samantha Ellis River Ridge
2024 Seema Borgmann Sammamish
2023 Julia Carter Enumclaw
2022 Martina Klecka Sehome
2020 Aiko Hirai Sammamish
2019 Lianne Kistler Ballard
2018 Sydney Griswold Sammamish
2017 Elena Fowler Holy Names Academy
2016 Elena Fowler Holy Names Academy
Saige Polanik Kamiakin
2015 Elena Fowler Holy Names Academy
2014 Alexis Lawrence Kamiakin
2013 Kelsey Jaquish Kamiakin
2012 Kiya Bjorge Southridge
2011 Michelle Fletcher Kamiakin
Alana Norman Shadle Park
2010 Taisha Duran Hudson’s Bay
2009 Taisha Duran Hudson’s Bay
2008 Taisha Duran Hudson’s Bay
2007 Marie Welsh Bainbridge
2006 Anissa Madrid Kennedy Catholic
2005 Sysko Nieto Columbia River
Kelsey Shimada Newport (Bellevue)
2004 Brooke Nall Bainbridge
2004 Anissa Madrid Kennedy Catholic
2003 Abby Grieibenow Kennedy Catholic
2002 Katie Dinsmore Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls)
2001 Katie Dinsmore Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls)
2000 Alicia Ceccacci Columbia River
1999 Katie Dinsmore Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls)
1998 Lauren Brooks Kennedy Catholic 4A VAULT (1998-PRESENT)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
2025 Rylee Evans Puyallup
2024 Joseline Abundis Federal Way
2023 Kari McCarty Puyallup
2022 Skye Johnson Rogers (Puyallup)
2020 Rylee Anderson Puyallup
Anna Bencke Newport (Bellevue)
2019 Ashley Yang Kentwood
2018 Ali Tate Auburn
2017 Zella Conley Mead
2016 Makayala Waggoner Olympia
2015 Jenna Schlosser Mead
2014 Jenna Hayes Eastlake
2013 Britni Atwell Heritage
2012 Britni Atwell Heritage
2011 Britni Atwell Heritage
2010 Britni Atwell Heritage
2009 Whitney Sidor Emerald Ridge
2008 Emily Heiser Woodinville
2007 Carrie Dragland Bothell
2006 Carrie Dragland Bothell
2005 Michelle Low Inglemoor
2004 Brianna Schwartz Sumner
2003 Dani Okerlund Redmond
2002 Liz Grajewski Kentwood
2001 Liz Grajewski Kentwood
2000 Liz Grajewski Kentwood
1999 Alicia Ceccacci Columbia River
1998 Julie Mountford Puyallup
1A/2A/3A BARS (1998-PRESENT)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
2025 Lexi Voukidis Ridgefield
2024 Aria Lewis Holy Names Academy
2023 Sadie McKune North Thurston
Berkley Gorre Shorecrest
2022 Micah Laughary Sammamish
2020 Aiko Hirai Sammamish
2019 Lianne Kistler Ballard
2018 Sydney Griswold Sammamish
2017 Sydney Griswold Sammamish
2016 Kayla Porter Auburn Mountainview
2015 Kiya Bjorge Southridge
2014 Kiya Bjorge Southridge
2013 Olivia Bannerot Enumclaw
2012 Jennifer DeBellis Columbia River
2011 Jordan Hess Columbia River
2010 Georgia Reynolds Mount Si
2009 Jessica Magill Prairie
2008 Gwen Smithberg Kennedy Catholic
2007 Marie Welsh Bainbridge
2006 Marie Welsh Bainbridge Anissa Madrid Kennedy Catholic
2005 Brooke Nall Bainbridge
2004 Anissa Madrid Kennedy Catholic
2003 Alli Moore Sehome
2002 Katie Dinsmore Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls)
2001 Tamara Diles Newport (Bellevue)
2000 Tamara Diles Newport (Bellevue)
1999 Tamara Diles Newport (Bellevue)
1998 Michelle Davis Lindbergh
4A BARS (1998-PRESENT)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
2025 Maile Pineda Tahoma
2024 Gabi Steiner Sumner
2023 Jordan Begun Redmond
2022 Rylee Anderson Puyallup
2020 Cora Taylor Bothell
2019 Cora Taylor Bothell
2018 Ali Tate Auburn
2017 Alli McManus Woodinville
2016 Marissa Savage Woodinville
2015 Jenna Schlosser Mead
2014 Marisa Savage Woodinville
2013 Nicole Moss Heritage
2012 Baylee Hamilton Mount Rainier
2011 Sami Jo Martin Union
2010 Hailey Wells Woodinville
2009 Kayla Shira Kentlake
2008 Brianna Howe Emerald Ridge
2007 Kelsey Walsh Prairie
2006 Alyssa Click Skyview
2005 Etasha Bhatt Capital
2004 Etasha Bhatt Capital
2003 Lauren Webb Federal Way
2002 Liz Grajewski Kentwood
2001 Liz Grajewski Kentwood
2000 Liz Grajewski Kentwood
1999 Bridget Finkbonner Sehome
1998 Jill Sorenson Sumner
1A/2A/3A BEAM (1998-PRESENT)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
2025 Julianne Stevenson Ridgeline
2024 Aria Lewis Holy Names Academy
2023 Seema Borgmann Sammamish
2022 Seema Borgmann Sammamish
2020 Laly Noriega Lake Washington
2019 Grace Gordon Columbia River
2018 Sydney Griswold Sammamish
2017 Sarah Ellis Columbia River
2016 Kayla Porter Auburn Mountainview
2015 Kayla Porter Auburn Mountainview
2014 Nykaela Dodson Sammamish
2013 Nykaela Dodson Sammamish
2012 Kristen Rodal Highline
2011 Danielle Brandon Kamiakin
2010 Emily Lopez Bellevue
2009 Amy Siebenthaler Camas
2008 Meghan Ballou Mt. Spokane
2007 Kristin Scribner Bonney Lake
2006 Kendra Miller Newport (Bellevue)
2005 Brooke Nall Bainbridge
2004 Anissa Madrid Kennedy Catholic Kim Merlich Kennedy Catholic
2003 Abby Grieibenow Kennedy Catholic
2002 Katie Dinsmore Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls)
2001 Tricia Chikuma Newport (Bellevue)
2000 Tamara Diles Newport (Bellevue)
1999 Kiki Sugano Issaquah
1998 Tricia Chikuma Newport (Bellevue)
4A BEAM (1998-PRESENT)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
2025 Aanya Joshi Lake Washington
2024 Joseline Abundis Federal Way
2023 Kari McCarty Puyallup
Jordan Begun Redmond
2022 Rylee Anderson Puyallup
2020 Anna Bencke Newport (Bellevue)
2019 Rylye Anderson Puyallup
2018 Kylie Mosset Woodinville
2017 Naleia Gomes Mount Rainier
2016 Kylie Mosset Woodinville
2015 Anna Olsen Skyline
2014 Candace Ho Newport (Bellevue)
2013 Candace Ho Newport (Bellevue)
2012 Jazmin Harris Union
2011 Elizabeth Clemens Emerald Ridge
2010 Mary McIntosh Woodinville
2009 Kayla Shira Kentlake
Hailey Wells Woodinville
2008 Brianna Howe Emerald Ridge
Katie Bubnich Puyallup
2007 Carrie Dragland Bothell
2006 Carrie Dragland Bothell
2005 Brianna Schwartz Sumner
2004 Lauren Webb Federal Way
2003 Brianna Thomas Auburn
2002 Brittany Billmaier Woodinville
2001 Adriane Mertens Auburn
2000 Adriane Mertens Auburn
1999 Adriane Mertens Auburn
1998 Stephanie Roy Puyallup
ALL-TIME RESULTS - INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS
1A/2A/3A FLOOR (1998-PRESENT)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
2025 Mari Puckett Ballard
2024 Seema Borgmann Sammamish
2023 Dezlyn Lundquist Mead
2022 Ellery Gilmer Lake Washington
2020 Peyton Yoshida Lake Washington
2019 Abigal Winstead Kamiakin
2018 Sydney Griswold Sammamish
2017 Audrey Arnold Lake Washington
2016 Jade Anderson Mt. Spokane
2015 Kiya Bjorge Southridge
2014 Kiya Bjorge Southridge
2013 Mia Alvarez Highline
2012 Kiya Bjorge Southridge
2011 Jennifer DeBellis Columbia River
2010 Emily Lopez Bellevue
2009 Jennifer DeBellis Columbia River
2008 Kara Chin Issaquah
2007 Anissa Madrid Kennedy Catholic Corrine Wise West Seattle
2006 Anissa Madrid Kennedy Catholic
2005 Nina Fogle West Seattle
2004 Brooke Nall Bainbridge
Anissa Madrid Kennedy Catholic
2003 Abby Grieibenow Kennedy Catholic
2002 Katie Dinsmore Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls)
2001 Tamara Diles Newport (Bellevue)
2000 Tamara Diles Newport (Bellevue)
1999 Tamara Diles Newport (Bellevue)
1998 Michelle Davis Lindbergh
4A FLOOR (1998-PRESENT)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
2025 Lola Kongkarat Woodinville
2024 Emily Brouwers Woodinville
2023 Madison Sorenson Sumner
2022 Katie Barker Woodinville
2020 Rylye Anderson Puyallup
2019 Alina Helbling University
2018 Ali Tate Auburn
2017 Zella Conley Mead
2016 Alli McManus Woodinville
2015 Tia Thomas Federal Way
2014 Jenna Schlosser Mead
2013 Britni Atwell Heritage
2012 Candace Ho Newport (Bellevue)
Britni Atwell Heritage
2011 Britni Atwell Heritage
2010 Britni Atwell Heritage
Hailey Wells Woodinville
Mary McIntosh Woodinville
2009 Kayla Shira Kentlake
2008 Brianna Howe Emerald Ridge
2007 Carrie Dragland Bothell
2006 Raquel Turnbow Auburn Riverside
2005 Michelle Low Inglemoor
2004 Lyndsay Skoda Rogers (Puyallup)
2003 Brianna Schwartz Sumner
2002 Liz Grajewski Kentwood
2001 Adriane Mertens Auburn
2001 Liz Grajewski Kentwood
2000 Liz Grajewski Kentwood
1999 Bridget Finkbonner Sehome
1998 Celeste Montalvo Sehome
1A/2A/3A ALL-AROUND (1998-PRESENT)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
2025 Alysen Posey Enumclaw
2024 Seema Borgmann Sammamish
2023 Seema Borgmann Sammamish
2022 Seema Borgmann Sammamish
2020 Laly Noriega Lake Washington
2019 Amaya Gales Kamiakin
2018 Lily Gunning Holy Names Academy
2017 Sydney Griswold Sammamish
2016 Ali Tate Auburn
2015 Nykaela Dodson Sammamish
2014 Alexis Lawrece Kamiakin
2013 Kristen Rodal Highline
2012 Kiya Bjorge Southridge
2011 Cady Markin University
2010 Taisha Duran Hudson’s Bay
2009 Jessica Magill Prairie
2008 Gwen Smithberg Kennedy
2007 Marie Welsh Bainbridge
2006 Kendra Miller Newport (Bellevue)
2005 Brooke Nall Bainbridge
2004 Brooke Nall Bainbridge
2003 Abby Grieibenow Kennedy
2002 Katie Dinsmore Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls)
2001 Katie Dinsmore Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls)
2000 Allison Stanley Columbia River
1999 Kiki Sugano Issaquah
1998 Tricia Chikuma Newport (Bellevue)
4A ALL-AROUND (1998-PRESENT)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
2025 Rylee Evans Puyallup
2024 Joseline Abundis Federal Way
2023 Madison Williams Camas
2022 Rylee Anderson Puyallup
2020 Rylye Anderson Puyallup
2019 Shea McGee Camas
2018 Lexi McKnight Kentridge
2017 Alli McManus Woodinville
2016 Marisa Savage Woodinville
2015 Jenna Schlosser Mead
2014 Marisa Savage Woodinville
2013 Britini Atwell Heritage
2012 Baylee Hamilton Mount Rainier
2011 Kristine Wong Newport (Bellevue)
2010 Hailey Wells Woodinville
2009 Kayla Shira Kentlake
2008 Brianna Howe Emerald Ridge
2008 Sienna Viltz Lake Washington
2007 Carrie Dragland Bothell
2006 Carrie Dragland Bothell
2005 Michelle Low Inglemoor
2004 Lyndsay Skoda Rogers (Puyallup)
2003 Brianna Schwartz Sumner
2002 Krissy Heberling Inglemoor
2001 Liz Grajewski Kentwood
2000 Liz Grajewski Kentwood
1999 Bridget Finkbonner Sehome
1998 Celeste Montalvo Sehome
VAULT (1969-1997)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
1997 Celeste Montalvo Sehome
1996 Stefani Thompson Sehome
1995 Farrah Fabien Newport (Bellevue)
1994 Farrah Fabien Newport (Bellevue)
1993 Farrah Fabien Newport (Bellevue)
1992 Dawn Kisselburgh Prairie
1991 Becky Olson Lewis and Clark
1990 Kelly Baker Federal Way
1989 Jodi McKay Sehome
1988 Tashy Simonton Lake Washington
1987 Sue Phinney Kent Meridian
1986 Jill Stocker Central Valley
Linda O’Keefe Interlake
1985 Linda O’Keefe Interlake
1984 Nicole Cooper Roosevelt
1983 Sharon Sasai Kentridge
1982 Taunia Rogers Inglemoor
1981 Taunia Rogers Inglemoor
1980 Gretchen Erwin Clover Park
1979 Joan Carbaugh Ferris
1978 Kris Femling Bothell
1977 Kris Femling Bothell
1976 Vickie Rotton Roosevelt
1975 Carrie Peterson Issaquah
1974 Nam Yasutake Bothell
1973 Laurie Bremer Shadle Park
1972 Laurie Bremer Shadle Park
1971 No Records
1970 Patty Rautio Shadle Park
1969 Jannie Mackey Shoreline
BARS (1969-1997)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
1997 Jill Sorenson Sumner
1996 Stefani Thompson Sehome
1995 Jen-ai DeCano Newport (Bellevue)
1994 Lenora Wilcox Sehome
1993 Julie Henning Auburn Kerri McKay Sehome
1992 Kerri McKay Sehome
1991 Kerri McKay Sehome
1990 Kelly Baker Federal Way
1989 Lara Kidoguchi Kent Meridian
1988 Erica Thompson Sammamish
1987 Tashy Simonton Lake Washington
1986 Suanne Wales Kent Meridian
Diana Kelly Sammamish
1985 Tammy Sutton Lindbergh
1984 Tammy Sutton Lindbergh
1983 Becca Hulscher Roosevelt
1982 Taunia Rogers Inglemoor
1981 Laurie Bajema Sehome
Brenda Bajema Sehome
1980 Gretchen Erwin Clover Park
1979 Becky Sadler Sehome
1978 Kris Femling Bothell
1977 Kris Femling Bothell
1976 Holly Hilton Sehome
1975 Carrie Peterson Issaquah
1974 Wendy Warden Issaquah
1973 Pat Korbein Inglemoor
1972 Laurie Bremer Shadle Park
1971 No Records
1970 Jeanne Bomgardner Bellevue
1969 Ann Sheldon Renton
ALL-TIME RESULTS - INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS
BEAM (1969-1997)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
1997 Julie Mountford Puyallup
1996 Jill Sorenson Sumner
1995 Tracy Lyne Decatur
1994 Stephanie Andrews Newport (Bellevue)
1993 Stephanie Andrews Newport (Bellevue)
1992 Suzanne McKnight Bothell
1991 Catherine Williams Puyallup
1990 Lisa Sova Sehome
1989 Lara Kidoguchi Kent Meridian
1988 Kelly Baker Federal Way
1987 Tashy Simonton Lake Washington
1986 Kristi Anderson Interlake
1985 Kim Rushing Kentwood
1984 Linda O’Keefe Interlake
1983 Brenda Bajema Sehome
1982 Taunia Rogers Inglemoor
1981 Taunia Rogers Inglemoor
1980 Joan Carbaugh Ferris
Jayme Olson Kentridge
1979 Joan Carbaugh Ferris
1978 Terri Monahan Walla Walla
1977 Lisa Okada Bainbridge
1976 Linda (Fischer) Parker Sehome
1975 Linda (Fischer) Parker Sehome
1974 Wendy Warden Issaquah
1973 Linda Chulos Richland
1972 Laurie Bremer Shadle Park
1971 No Records
1970 Ann Sheldon Renton
1969 Ann Sheldon Renton
FLOOR (1969-1997)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
1997 Celeste Montalvo Sehome
1996 Bridget Finkbonner Sehome
1995 Farrah Fabien Newport (Bellevue)
1994 Stephanie Andrews Newport (Bellevue)
1993 Kerri McKay Sehome
1992 Kerri McKay Sehome
1991 Becky Olson Lewis and Clark
1990 Kelly Baker Federal Way
1989 Stacy Phillips Woodinville
1988 Kelly Baker Federal Way
1987 Jill Stocker Central Valley
1986 Suanne Wales Kent Meridian
1985 Amy Smidt Interlake
1984 Tammy Sutton Lindbergh
1983 Amy Wilson Ferris
1982 Taunia Rogers Inglemoor
1981 Taunia Rogers Inglemoor Rene Brown Interlake
1980 Joan Carbaugh Ferris
1979 Gretchen Erwin Clover Park
Becky Sadler Sehome
1978 Joan Carbaugh Ferris
1977 Kris Femling Bothell
1976 Linda (Fischer) Parker Sehome
1975 Linda (Fischer) Parker Sehome
1974 Pat Korbein Inglemoor
1973 Linda (Fischer) Parker Sehome
1972 Pat Korbein Inglemoor
1972 Sandy Ragsdale Inglemoor
1971 No Records
1970 Jannie Mackey Shoreline
1969 Jo Anderson Ferris
ALL-AROUND (1969-1997)
YEAR NAME SCHOOL
1997 Celeste Montalvo Sehome
1996 Stefani Thompson Sehome
1995 Farrah Fabien Newport (Bellevue)
1994 Dawn Kisselburgh Prairie
1993 Kerri McKay Sehome
1992 Catherine Williams Puyallup
1991 Catherine Williams Puyallup
1990 Catherine Williams Puyallup
1989 Michaelene Myers Rogers (Puyallup)
1988 Tashy Simonton Lake Washington
1987 Tashy Simonton Lake Washington
1986 Suanne Wales Kent Meridian
1985 Tammy Sutton Lindbergh
1984 Nicole Cooper Roosevelt
1983 Becca Hulscher Roosevelt
1982 Taunia Rogers Inglemoor
1981 Taunia Rogers Inglemoor
1980 Gretchen Erwin Clover Park
1979 Gretchen Erwin Clover Park
1978 Kris Femling Bothell
1977 Tammy Krause Anacortes
1976 Linda (Fischer) Parker Sehome
1975 Linda (Fischer) Parker Sehome
1974 Wendy Warden Issaquah
1973 Linda (Fischer) Parker Sehome
1972 Laurie Bremer Shadle Park
1971 No Records
1970 Jeanne Bomgardner Bellevue
1969 Ann Sheldon Renton
ALL-TIME RESULTS - TEAM CHAMPIONS
1A/2A/3A (1998-PRESENT)
Woodinville
Woodinville
Camas
Camas
Camas
Woodinville
Woodinville
Woodinville
Woodinville
Emerald Ridge
Woodinville
Woodinville
Woodinville
Woodinville
Bothell
Rogers (Puyallup)
Inglemoor
Kentwood
Kentwood
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome ALL-CLASSIFICATIONS (1974-1997)
Newport (Bellevue)
Sehome
Newport (Bellevue)
Newport (Bellevue)
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Kent-Meridian
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
Sehome
STATE INVITATIONAL (1969-1973)
NAME
Sehome
Inglemoor 1971 Shadle Park 1970 Shadle Park 1969 Inglemoor
ALL-TIME HONORS
COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
2025 Richard Samuels, Ridgefield
2025 Kathy Crawford, Coach/Judge
2024 Jim Sullivan, Bothell
2024 Kris Goodfellow, North Kitsap
2023 Susan Riley, Shorewood, Shorecrest
2023 Karen Renner, University
2022 Reenie Keihn, Stevenson
2020 Shirley Ostboe, Richland
2020 Ryan Fleisher, Issaquah
2019 Terry Wood, Seattle Times
2019 Barb Graisy-Adams, Official
2017 Dwayne Johnson, Equipment Manager
2017 Dean Ratliff, Official
2015 Kim Brunelle, Central Valley
2014 Earla Reed, Official
2013 Karen McQuiston, Capital
2012 Cindy Guy, Bainbridge
2011 Marge Eilers, Official
2010 Debbie Hunter, Jefferson
2009 Christi Evans Westcott, Mountain View
2008 Kathy and Rick Harrison, Rogers
2007 Colleen Davis, Nathan Hale
2007 Leola Wheeler, Capital
2006 Bev McIrvin, Federal Way
2005 Bob Fenton, Kentwood
2004 Sharon Collins, Newport
2003 Don Freeman, Prairie
2002 Gunther Bohrmann, Kent Meridian
2002 Claude Baer, Pasco & Kennewick
2001 Jerry Penney, Sammamish
2001 Jan Urfer, Port Angeles
2001 Bob Litton, North Central
2000 Judy Robare, Ballard
1999 Nola Ayres, Sehome
1999 Sherry Morgan, Shorecrest
1998 Pat Hatmaker, Issaquah
1998 Karen Wisen, Inglemoor
1998 Mary Sarver, Highline
1998 Rod Ostboe, Richland
1994 Birrell Dinetz
1986 Lyle Pugh, Shadle Park
1986 Maggie Trimble, Auburn
1986 Melra Bohen, Bothell
GYMNASTICS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
2025 Micheal Johnson, Seattle
2024 Amanda Johnson, Spokane
2023 Stephanie Gundel, Seattle
2022 Melissa Nemeth, Vancouver
2020 Liz Sandin, Seattle
2019 Stella Sorenson, Seattle
2018 Marge Eilers, Seattle
2017 Valerie Karsch, Vancouver
2016 Kathy Crawford, Seattle
2015 Michele Mayberry, Seattle
2014 Pay Cays, Vancouver
2013 Earla Reed, Seattle
2012 Kim Lansidell, Seattle
2011 Tracy Duncan, Spokane
2010 Leslie Carlson, Seattle
2009 Tricia Moreno, Tri-Cities
2008 Donna Lucero, Snohomish
2007 Melody Swanson, Spokane
2006 Susan Okazaki, Seattle
2005 Laurie Chadwick, Spokane
2004 Michelle Thompson, Seattle
2003 Shirley Ostboe, Tri-Cities
2002 Karen Renner, Spokane
2001 Dawn Kiss, Seattle
2000 Barb Graisy, Vancouver
1999 Dean Ratliff, Seattle
ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS
2016-Present Ryan Fleisher
2014-16 Stephanie Gundel
2010-14 Susan Riley
2000-09 Karen McQuiston
1998-99 Erica Patterson
1996-97 Bob Litton
1994-95 Sharon Collins
1990-93 Jan Urfer
1988-89 Bob Wendt
1986-87 Rich Smith
1984-85 Jerry Penney
1982-83 Marilyn Feher
1980-81 Nola Aryes
1979 Vicki Hammond
1978 Jef Donovan
1977 Katie Koopman
1976 Carol Jimeno
1975 Rod Ostboe
1973-74 Lyle Pugh
1969 Sherri Morgan
1968 Maggie Tremble
1967 Melra Bohen
ALL-TIME MEET RECORDS
1 10.000 Carrie Dragland Bothell 2007 2 9.900 Carrie Dragland Bothell 2007 3 9.850 Makayala Waggoner Olympia 2016 T4 9.825 Marie Welsh Bainbridge 2007 T4 9.825 Alicia Ceccacci Columbia River 2000 T4 9.825 Carrie Dragland Bothell 2006 T4 9.825 Britni Atwell Heritage 2013
8 9.800 Elena Fowler Holy Names 2017 9T 9.775 Katie Dinsmore Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) 2001
1 9.950 Liz Grajewski Kentwood 2002 2 9.900 Liz Grajewski Kentwood 2002 3 9.875 Krissy Heberling Inglemoor 2002 4T 9.800 Lyndsay Skoda Rogers (Puyallup) 2002
9.775 Katie Dinsmore Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) 2002
(Bellevue)
1 10.000 Bridget Finkbonner Sehome 1999 2T 9.950 Tamara Diles Newport (Bellevue) 2001 2T 9.950 Liz Grajewski Kentwood 2001 4T 9.925 Karissa Moreland Hudson’s Bay 1999 4T 9.925 Courtney Amonsen Inglemoor 1999 4T 9.925 Tamara Diles Newport (Bellevue) 2001 4T 9.925 Tamara Diles Newport (Bellevue) 2000 4T 9.925 Jana Chiabai Sehome 2001 9T 9.900 Tamara Diles Newport (Bellevue) 1999 9T 9.900 Liz Grajewski
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2026 HALL-OF-FAME INDUCTEES
SUSAN OKAZAKI JUDGE
Susan was introduced to judging by her older sister Stace, who said they needed junior high gymnastics judges. And so, at 16, her judging career began. Susan soon started judging high school and club gymnastics (until 1998), eventually becoming a Level 9 judge.
Her assigning tenure began in the early 1990’s, taking the reins from Marge Eilers, who was a great mentor. Assigning has evolved from calling people on the telephone to using an online platform for assigning. It’s so much easier!
Judging gymnastics has been a huge part of her life – she loves seeing how everyone improves - judges and gymnasts alike during the season and from year to year. We’re all here because we love gymnastics and want to see this sport continue and succeed.
In 2006, Susan was WOA Official of the Year and in 2008, she was the WOA Meritorious Award recipient. She has judged the WIAA State Gymnastics meet since 2012 and off and on prior to that starting in 1994. She has also volunteered her time to be a judge at the Sr. National meet representing team Washington.
“Thank you to the WSGCA for inviting me to be a member of this stellar group of Washington gymnastics icons. I’m honored to join the club.”
- Susan Okazaki
LAURIE CHADWICK COACH/JUDGE, MEAD
“Simply put - I love the sport of gymnastics. My journey with competitive gymnastics started when I was a freshman in high school at W.F. West High School (‘80) and continued on during college at Eastern Washington University (‘84). I was very excited to become a teacher AND coach at the high school level. As I embarked on my coaching journey, I was lucky to be supported and mentored by Kathy and Rick Harrison. Additionally, I was in awe of Nola Ayers and her legendary Sehome program. I have always loved competition, and I put my all into building up young women as part of coaching gymnastics and embracing the competition arena. What a fun quest! All the accolades remind me of the teamwork between the gymnasts and coach that involved hard work, determination, fun, and laughter.
After 38 seasons of high school gymnastics coaching (28 head, 10 assistant), I have contributed to 22 Greater Spokane League championships, 20 team appearances at state (15 for a trophy), and 68 State medals. I have been honored with GSL Coach of the Year 5 times, Washington State Coach of the Year 4 times, and Sectional and National Coach of the Year one time. 2012 was an epic memory year when my Mead team went undefeated, scored a league high of 180.9, and won the 4A State Championship. As a result both the Mead State Championship team and coach (me) were awarded the Spokane Sports Writers and Broadcasters Youth Female Team and Coach of the Year. Another favorite memory year was 2002 when my Lakeside team placed second at 2A/3A state, including Katie Dinsmore winning the all-around championship and placing first on all four events. 2002 was also the year I had three gymnasts on the Washington State National High School team and attended the meet as an assistant coach. Our Washington team won the National title! Besides coaching high school, I have served numerous years on the WSCGA board, judged gymnastics since college, judged many high school state meets, and now serve as the technical director for high school judging. I was 2005 Judge of the Year from the Washington Officials Association. Fostering gymnasts to develop in the gym to perform on meet day is a reward within itself, but inspiring gymnasts to be their best in life is infinitely priceless. It is gratifying to see many of my past gymnasts now coaching and judging. Involvement in high school gymnastics and all of its changes throughout the years (rules, equipment, format, skills, leotards, etc.) has been a challenging and heartfelt journey, but without a doubt the best part has been the relationships forged through the shared sport of gymnastics. Little did I know when I was fourteen years old and playing in chalk dust for the first time, it would be the genesis of a career immersed in high school gymnastics. I am so thankful.”
- Laurie Chadwick
IN MEMORIAM
DEAN RATLIFF
JUDGE
This year’s State Gymnastics Meet will be different. We will be missing Judge Dean Ratliff who had been a part of this meet as either a coach, judge or Meet Referee since 1990. Dean passed away unexpectedly in June 2025. He will be greatly missed by the high school gymnastics community and those who have been a part of the State meet over the years.
Dean started coaching right out of high school for USAG clubs and high school for Ingraham and Ballard’s combined program. After coaching for a few years, judging fit better into his family’s schedule. In 1990, he judged his first high school State meet, and he has been at every State meet as a judge, coach, or meet referee/technical director since then…that’s 35 years being a part of the high school gymnastics State meet. Dean judged club gymnastics as well as NCAA for most, if not all, of his career.
He started on the WSGCA board in 1993 and became the Technical Director/State Meet Referee in 1994 and held that position until his passing. In that position he worked closely with WIAA and WOA. He was also the USAG State Judging director and assignor for a few years.
Dean has been recognized for his many contributions in several ways over the years. Dean was Official of the Year 1999, NFHS Official of the Year 2000, was inducted into the WSGCA Hall of Fame in 2017 and was inducted into the WOA Hall of Fame in 2025. He was also the WIAA Gareth Giles Award recipient in 2024.
Along with high school gymnastics in this state Dean was also active nationally. In 2007, he was a founding member of NHSGA and was their technical director until his passing. He has also judged and was meet director or technical director at every High School Senior National meet since 1999.
Outside of gymnastics Dean loved to travel. When he was inducted into the WSGCA Hall of Fame, he wrote, “Since those days of cassette tapes, vaulting horse and competing on wrestling mats at State, my passion for high school gymnastics has not changed. I continue to feel greatly honored to be able to work with so many others that share my passion for high school gymnastics and providing an outlet for these young ladies in our amazing sport…Know that all I do is in support of this program, our coaches and judges and most of all our athletes.” I think that sums up Dean. There will be a huge hole in our community without him. He will be missed by so many.
Dean is survived by his wife Mari, children Elizabeth, Amalie and Andrew. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they grieve in this difficult time.
AGREEMENTS CODES
