Christine Powers

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Hurst, Texas
Height:
5-8
High School:
Grapevine HS

JUNIOR (2006): Competed in every meet, taking part in the all-around in the final 11...named to the all-MPSF first-team on the balance beam...earned second-team honors on the uneven bars...set career-best marks on the vault (9.100) and all-around (37.400) at the MPSF Championships...posted the team[apos]s top two scores of the season on the balance beam, highlighted by a 9.750 against Denver and Alaska-Anchorage...SOPHOMORE (2005): Competed on the balance beam in every meet and participated on the uneven bars in final eight...set a season-best mark of 9.675 on the beam at Missouri...recorded a top bars mark of 9.200 at TWU...FRESHMAN (2004): Performed on the balance beam and uneven bars in the final six meets of the season...also participated on the bars at the USA Gymnastics Championships...set a career-best mark of 9.850 on the beam against Rhode Island, as the Falcons set new program-best marks on the beam and overall team score...claimed a career-high 9.550 on the uneven bars at the MPSF championships...also scored a 9.600 on the floor at the Rocky Mountain Open. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB TEAM: Graduated from Grapevine High School...competed in the club level at Sunbelt Gymnastics Club...was coached by Ron Bartusiak and Cindy Krivsky. PERSONAL: Daughter of Richard and Helen Powers...born on September 8, 1985...nickname is Tiney...has one sister Tanya (23)...majoring in Biology...hopes to become a pilot following graduation...has served as the Flight NCO, Element Leader and Flight Commander...named to the Athletic Director[apos]s List every semester...named to the Commandant[apos]s List for excellence in military performance...member of Cadet Squadron 1.