NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Building on its legacy of 16 Ivy Classic titles and two of the last three ECAC Championships, the Yale gymnastics team welcomes four first years to the roster. Here is a look at the YGT Class of 2024:
 
Alexa Berezowitz
5'1"
Lexington, Ky.
Henry Clay High School & Ohio Connections Academy
Perfection Gymnastics

Before Yale: Level 10 Kentucky State Gymnastics Champion on beam and floor … Junior Olympic Eastern National Qualifier … Team placed fourth at Junior Olympic Ohio State Championships … Team was Level 10 team champions at Buckeye Classic … Graduated high school in three years with 4.0 (unweighted) GPA … Top Biology Student … Top AP Calculus BC Student … Top English Student … Top Spanish 2 Student.

Notes: Active in her church ... Enjoys outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and spending time with family and friends … Multiple college athletes in her family … Grandfather was drafted by Atlanta Braves out of high school; played football and baseball at Wisconsin-Whitewater; later played semi-pro football; was head football coach at his alma mater … Father played football at Wisconsin-Whitewater … Three oldest brothers -- Bryan, Brayden and Zachary Berezowitz -- played or are playing football at Kentucky … Fourth brother, Jordan Berezowitz, was silver medalist at USA Men's Junior Olympic Gymnastic Championships … Cousin, Joshua Schumacher, competes for Stanford's track & field team on an athletic scholarship … Another cousin, Makenna Schumacher, competes for Washington's track & field team on an athletic scholarship … Another cousin, Maddie Berezowitz, competes for Kentucky's volleyball team … Uncle, Jerry Schumacher, competed for Wisconsin's track & field team on an athletic scholarship; is a professional and Olympic track coach.

Why Yale? "The combination of academic excellence and the opportunity to compete for the Ivy League's best gymnastics program made Yale an easy decision!"
 
Emma Mangiacapre
5'3"
Doylestown, Pa.
Central Bucks High School East
Central Bucks Gymnastics

Before Yale: Four-year level 10… Junior Olympic National Qualifier 2019 … Third place in beam at Region 7 Regionals 2019 … Level 9 team State Champions 2015.

Notes: National Charity League, Inc. member (2014-present) … Enjoys traveling, watching movies and baking … Teammates with Yale gymnasts Ella Anderson '17 and Roxie Trachtenberg '19.

Why Yale? "When I first visited Yale, I immediately recognized its supportive community. I am looking forward to playing my role as a collaborative student and encouraging teammate. As I pursue my personal goals, I am happy to call Yale home for the years ahead." 
 
Sherry Wang
5'3"
Austin, Texas
Vandegrift High School
Austin Elite Gymnastics 

Before Yale: Three-time Junior Olympic National Qualifier for the Region 3 (2016, 2017, 2019) … 2014 Western National Qualifier … Six years of level 10 … Member of first-place National Region 3 team 2019 ... Member of second-place National Region 3 team 2016 … Second place floor at 2019 Regional Championships … 11th place floor at 2017 Junior Olympic Nationals … Six-time level 10 regional qualifier … First gymnast to qualify to Junior Olympic Nationals out of her club … Team captain senior year … Scored a perfect 10 on vault in level 6 at the age of 9 … graduated in top 5% of her class … Inducted into National Honor Society and National Math Honor Society.

Notes: Originally committed to North Carolina State University on a full-ride gymnastics scholarship … Hobbies include photography and video editing.

Why Yale? "I chose Yale because from the minute I stepped onto campus, it felt like home. From the academic excellence to the beautiful architecture to the closeness of the Yale Gymnastics Team, I knew that there were endless opportunities for me to pursue my interests in a welcoming community as well as a university that prioritized the student before the athlete."
 
 
Sarah Wilson
5'5"
Alpharetta, Ga.
Denmark High School
Infinity Gymnastics Center

Before Yale: Six-year USA Level 10 gymnast … Five-time USA Level 10 Region 8 Regional Qualifier … USA Level 10 Region 8 uneven bars runner-up 2019 … USA Level 10 National Qualifier alternate 2017 ... USA Level 10 GA floor champion 2017 … USA Level 10 National Qualifier 2016 … USA Level 10 Region 8 uneven bars champion 2016 … USA Level 10 NIT Qualifier 2015 … USA Level 8 all around, vault and uneven bars state champion 2013 … Varsity gymnastics at Denmark High School for junior and senior years ... Varsity gymnastics at South Forsyth High School for freshman and sophomore years ... WSB-TV Athlete of the Week 2020 … All-Around state champion (Denmark HS's first official GHSA state title) 2019 ... Vault, uneven bars (with a 10.00) and floor state champion 2019 ... Varsity gymnastics team Dane Award (MVP) 2017, 2018 and 2019 ...  Forsyth All-County Gymnastics Team 2017, 2018 and 2019 ... Denmark's inaugural Female Athlete of the Year 2019 ... Atlanta Journal-Constitution High School Gymnastics Player of the Year 2019 … Team was GHSA 1A-5A state runners-up 2019.

Notes: Volunteer at Meals by Grace (no-cost, delivered meal program available to children of Forsyth County and their families) … Grandfather is an Ivy Leaguer -- graduated from Penn in 1974 with a Masters in Education.

Why Yale? "I chose Yale because of the collaborative and community-based atmosphere I sensed the moment I stepped foot on campus. On top of this, having the opportunity to continue my gymnastics career without sacrificing academic rigor sealed the deal. I look forward to building relationships at Yale, in and out of the classroom, to help me make a long-lasting impact on my community."