Jessica Ghersi Class: Freshman Hometown: Weston, Fla. High School: University School of Nova Major: Communications

n amateur gymnast who walked on to the team and will compete in the pole vault…competed in track, softball and soccer in high school…helped the University School girls track team to the 2000 district championships and was named team MVP and winner of the Coaches' Award…number of high school honors included the Scott Wigley Scholarship, Gatorade Will to Win Award and Athlete of the Year.