2009 Gymnastics Roster

Angel Simonini

Angel Simonini

  • Height:
    5-1
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Highschool:
    Antioch
  • Hometown:
    Antioch, IL

Summary

Biography

Mom’s name: Tracy
Dad’s name: Greg
High School Accomplishments: MVP freshman through senior years; athlete of the month; “You make a difference” award; State qualifier on vault; vault and all-around record holder
College Accomplishments: 2007, 2008 Academic All-American, 2007 and 2008 Dean’s list, 2008 WIAC honor roll, A part of the vaulting team that broke school record in 2008, competitor of the team that broke the team all-around record in 2008, team 4th place at nationals in 2007, 5th place team at nationals in 2008
Nickname(s): Lamegel, Twinny
Why you chose UW-Whitewater: The athletic facilities and the distance from home
3 words that best describe you: Caring, strong, happy
Favorite class: Social Practice
Favorite food: Anything my Mom cooks
Favorite quote: 10% luck, 20% skill, 15% concentrated power of will, 5% pleasure, 50% pain and 100% reason to remember the name.
Favorite card/board game: Zoomie zoomie
Favorite high school sports memory: Being the first gymnast to make it to State on vault at ACHS
Favorite Warhawk sports memory: Hosting nationals in 2006-07 and taking 4ht place in front of our home crowd
Favorite spot on campus: The Williams Center
What TV show would you like to guest star: One Tree Hill
Who would play you in a movie about your life: Jennifer Lopez
What is your dream job: To be a high school counselor and a gymnastics coach
If you could bring 3 things from your hometown to Whitewater what would they be: My hot-tub, the island, and my pool
When you are not playing your sport, what do you like to do: Working out, hanging out with my family and friends, boating, going on vacations, and shopping
Most prized possession: My family
The expectations I have for this year are: To have fun and finish off my last year with my team.  Also live our dreams as a family.  Believe in now!
What is your pre-competition ritual: Being the power of one with my team. Hands in the middle and doing our cheers together.

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Historical Player Information

  • 2006Freshman

  • 2007Sophomore

  • 2008Junior

    V, BB
    5'1"
  • 2009Senior

    V, BB
    5'1"