2026 Senior Celebration
Help Us Celebrate Our 2026 Gymnastic Seniors!
Gymnasts
Leandra Durkin
Years In Gymnastics : 8
Future Plans : Leandra plans to attend Wright State University for nursing and pre-medicine.
Instrumental To Your Journey : Teammate Jillian Hyman
Quest Gymnastics & Extreme Sports Center: Leandra joined our team program after teaching herself a kip in open gym. Leandra is one of the physically strongest girls on our team. She is a powerhouse! Leandra's road through gymnastics has not always been the easiest but through ups and downs she is finishing her gymnastics career. Our team program will never be the same without her. She has brought so many laughs! We can't wait to see where your future takes you! We are proud of you Leandra! -Quest Gymnastics Team Staff
Jazlene Pickens
Gym: Buckeye Gymnastics
Alexia Bowser
Years In Gymnastics : 11
Future Plans : Alexia plans to attend Sinclair Community College and major in fire/emergency care.
Instrumental To Your Journey : Coach Kim and Coach Erika and the rest of the Quest Team Staff
Quest Gymnastics & Extreme Sports Center: Lex is an athlete that came to us after her gymnastics career had begun. We watched her blossom and soar in our program! Lex is such a consistent gymnast and even though quiet a strong leader by example. Lex is such a hard worker and is kind to every team member in our gym. We can't wait to see you continue to shine after gymnastics and watch you succeed in everything you do! We are so proud of you Lex! -Quest Gymnastics Team Staff
Abigail Wahlquist
Years In Gymnastics : 12
Future Plans : Abigail plans to attend BYU and study Mechanical Engineering.
Instrumental To Your Journey : Mom and Dad
Quest Gymnastics & Extreme Sports Center: Abigail is an athlete we got to coach multiple times due to military relocation. We are thrilled she got to end her gymnastics career with us! Abigial is such a leader in the gym to her teammates and younger peers. Her mental toughness is as strong as nails. No matter how many falls Abigail takes she always gets back up! We have enjoyed watching her grow into the young lady she is. She has brought so many laughs to our staff. We are proud of you Abigail! -Quest Gymnastics Team Staff
Ellie Koski
Gym: Buckeye Gymnastics
Niamh Kernan
Years In Gymnastics : 15 years
Future Plans : I plan on attending Ithaca College for gymnastics and to study biochemistry on a pre-med track.
Instrumental To Your Journey : My coach, Shanon, who has been with me for every step on my gymnastics journey. Her support and encouragement means everything to me.
Great Lakes Gymnastics: Niamh is one of the most incredible athletes we've ever had the pleasure to coach. She is the hardest worker and will not let any obstacle or setback get in her way. Her passion for the sport shines in all that she does. Niamh is an incredible role model to our younger gymnasts. It's been a joy to have had her on our team for the last 10 years. Ithaca Bombers is lucky to have her! We are all SO proud of you, Niamh!
Kate Walendzal
Gym: Buckeye Gymnastics
Cassandra Gilbert
Years In Gymnastics : 12
Future Plans : Cassie plans to attend Sinclair Community College and then transfer to Wright State University, majoring in either education or psychology.
Instrumental To Your Journey : Mom and Dad and Grandparents
Quest Gymnastics & Extreme Sports Center: Cassie is an athlete who has been with us since her days in tumbling tots. We have watched her grow and be a leader in our team program throughout the years. Gymnastics lines and shapes always came so easy to Cassie. Cassie brings so many laughs and so many young athletes want to be her. She has a heart of gold, and we know that will take her far! Thank you for all the goofy times, Cass! We are so proud of you! -Quest Gymnastics Team Staff
Cadence Paschal
Years In Gymnastics : 10
Future Plans : Cadence plans to continue coaching and attend art college.
Instrumental To Your Journey : Coach Alexis
Quest Gymnastics & Extreme Sports Center: Cadence is an athlete who came to us after her gymnastics career had begun. We watched her gain confidence in herself and soar! Cadence is funny and kind to everyone she encounters. Cadence coaches classes here at Quest and we are so excited to see her grow in her coaching after she graduates. Keep chasing your dreams! We are so proud of you Cadence! -Quest Gymnastics Team Staff