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Mizzou Nation: Tigers Rank No. 23 in National GymInfo Poll

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Katie Niemiec Student Contributor, University of Missouri
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Kelsey Mirando Student Contributor, University of Missouri
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Mizzou chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Tired of your same ol’, same ol’ Friday night plans? For a new TGIF outing, venture to the Hearnes Center to cheer on the MU gymnastics team! Friday, Feb. 25, Mizzou took the win over Southern Utah in the Gold Rush meet. It was all smiles, flips and splits as Mizzou Junior Mary Burke, ranked No. 10 nationally, competed as Gymnast of the Week, along with Sophomore Lauren Swankoski, ranked No. 12. The team is ranked No. 23 in the nation (as of Monday, Feb. 21), and admittance to all meets are free with an MU student ID. M-I-Z!

Lauren Swankoski scored a 9.800 on the beam.
 

Katelyn Trevino smiles at the judges before beginning on bars.
Katelyn placed 3rd on bars with a 9.750.

 

Mary Burke placed 1st in beam with a 9.850.
 

The only senior on the team, Alex Gold poses during her floor routine.
On Friday, March 4, Alex will be honored during Senior Night.

Kelsey Mirando is a senior at the University of Missouri, class of 2011, studying Magazine Journalism, English and Sociology. Born and raised in Tulsa, Okla., Kelsey enjoys travel, volunteerism and any Leonardo DiCaprio movie. She is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta women's fraternity and has served as President of the Society of Professional Journalists, MU chapter. She has reported among the Tiger fans of Columbia, Mo., the hustle and bustle of Beijing and the bright lights of New York City. Kelsey recently completed the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) summer internship program and is now soaking up every moment of her senior year at Mizzou.