Courtney Willoughby

Class: Sophomore Hometown: Stow, MA High School: Nashoba Regional

Height: 5-1 Event: All-Around Major: Business Administration

"I am proud to call myself a Colonial gymnast because I have the opportunity to be a part of something truly amazing. I get to learn from and work with talented, hard-working people who push me to become a better person every single day. My team brings out the best in me, and we all share respect, dedication, and commitment to each other and our sport. We are more than a team, we are a family, and I take pride in being able to be so close with others that share my goals to excel in the classroom, in the gym, and throughout life. A colonial gymnast not only represents themselves, but they represent their team and school and everything they stand for. Even through tough times and bad days, a Colonial gymnast keeps a positive attitude and holds their head high. I am honored to be held to these high standards and be a part of something much greater than myself. I am proud to be a Colonial gymnast."

2012 as a freshman: Competed in 12 meets in debut season ... Recipient of GW's Starter Award: Floor Exercise ... named to EAGL All-Conference Second Team for the All-Around ... also selected to EAGL All-Academic Team ... EAGL All-Tournament Second Team for the vault after scoring a season-high 9.800 at the EAGL Championships (March 24) ... recorded 14 routines of 9.700 or better.

Career Highs: Vault: 9.800, Bars: 9.700, Beam: 9.750, FX: 9.850, AA: 38.375

High School/Club: Two-time Level 10 Nationals qualifier under coaches Mihai & Silvia Brestyan ... took first place in vault and third in both floor exercise and all-around at regionals in senior season ... finished in second place in all-around, floor exercise, and balance beam, fourth in vault and third in bars at regionals in junior season ... level 10 regionals qualifier as a sophomore ... level 9 easterns qualifier as a freshman ... member of National Honors Society ... graduated in top 10% of class.

Personal: Born Courtney Elaine Willoughby on 9/10/93 in Concord, MA ... daughter of John and Bonnie Willoughby ... has twin sister, Chelsea, and younger brother, Colin ... intends to major in business ... aspires to attend law school.