Janelle Corrie Class: Senior Hometown: Hopewell Junction, N.Y. High School: John Jay HS Height: 5-6 Position: Back Spot All-Star Gym/Team: Challenge All-Stars/ Extreme All-Girl

Bonds on Corrie: "I'm amazed by Janelle's all-around talent in her tumbling, stunting and dancing and her upbeat attitude. She's not defeated by any skill, so that's why I love to introduce new things to her. Although I know it will be a challenge for her, she'll get it done."

At Maryland: Member of the 2006 and 2007 NCA national championship squads, as well as 2005 NCA second-place squad ...voted winner of the team's Warrior Award in 2007 ... voted Most Valuable Cheerleader in 2006 ... voted Rookie of the Year in 2005.

Before Maryland: Lettered one year in cheering at John Jay HS ... first place Westchester County Championships ... competed with Challenge All-Stars in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. ... member of Extreme all-girl team ... won two national titles with Challenge All-Stars ... NCA All-American and NCA Top Gun Tumbler award ... also two-time Poughkeepsie Journal Gymnast of the Year ... three-year member of the step team ... member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Janelle Corrie ... parents are Janet and Hugh Corrie ... has two younger sisters, Jalissa and Jasmine ... enjoys dancing and shopping ... chose Maryland for its athletics, academics and location ... contemplating a career in counseling or social work ... biggest athletic thrill winning 2006 NCA Nationals ... member of College Park Scholars ... double major in sociology and family science.

 

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