A tribute from your proud parents: We are so proud of the gymnast you have become, but more importantly we are proud of the incredible person that you are. It is clear that your time doing gymnastics at ACPR has taught you many things, including perseverance (working so hard to get from rec classes to xcel!) and increased confidence, but from the outside looking in, perhaps the greatest benefit has involved the development of your character, specifically your ability and desire to develop relationships with all of your gym people (teammates, members of other teams, students you coach, and coaches). I am confident that you will take all that you have learned and the friends you have made and carry them into the next phase of your life. Keep smiling and making people laugh, Ella! I have always loved watching you compete, but three moments stand out for me. I will always remember your excitement during your very first meet. Your qualification to regionals at states in 2024 was exciting as you set that goal and got the job done. Finally, your floor routine at regionals 2024 was beautiful! Congratulations, Ella!