THE OFFICIAL ATHLETICS SITE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER

Hepperla was a four year letter winner in gymnastics. She shared for the honor of earning UW-W's first all-America honors in gymnastics, and was the first to earn multiple honors, with a fifth-place finish in vault with a school record score and an eighth-place finish in all-around competition at the 1988 National Gymnastics Coaches Association championship. She also competed in the uneven bars in the national meet, setting a school record with her score. She placed fifth in the all-around and fifth on the balance beam at the 1988 WIAC championship, following fourth place finishes in both at the 1987 league championship. Prior to changes in scoring rules and standards, Hepperla’s name could be found throughout the school record book. She graduated in 1989 with a degree in elementary education. Hepperla attended Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha, WI. She participated in the gymnastics program at Salto Gymnastics Club for ten years. She currently works as an English teacher at Badger Ridge Middle School in Verona, WI. Elected to the Hall of Fame 2010.