Name: Mykalin Traughber

Class: Freshman

Sport: Gymnastics

How long have you been doing gymnastics?

“I did gymnastics at a competitive level from 2 years old to about 13 years old. I took a couple of years break to focus on myself. Once I got into highschool I decided to do it at a lower level, more for fun and less for the scores and competitiveness.”

What other sports, if any, do you play at FHC?

“I don’t play any other sports at FHC currently.”

What is your best memory from your time doing gymnastics?

“My best memory from gymnastics is the close connections I built with my teammates as we pushed each other through tough practices and celebrated our successes together.”

What is your favorite class this year?

“My favorite class this year is health because I get to connect with friends as well as learn how to fuel my body for sports like gymnastics.”

Who is the biggest influence in your athletic career?

“The biggest influences in my athletic career have been my mom and my coaches because they constantly supported me and pushed me to be my best. ”

What are your individual goals for this season?

“My goals this season are to work on team bonding and get closer to teammates. ”

Do you have any superstitions associated with your games?

“I don’t have any superstitions.”

Who is your favorite professional athlete?

“My favorite professional athlete is Suni Lee because she overcame major hardships and came back even stronger.”