
Gymnastics Adds Pair for 2020
8/5/2019 10:50:00 AM | Gymnastics
Katherine Shek and Kenzington Martin complete GW's 2020 class
WASHINGTONÂ -- George Washington gymnastics head coach Margie Foster-Cunningham has announced the addition of Katherine Shek and Kenzington Martin to the Colonials' roster for the 2020 season.Â
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Shek and Martin are the third and fourth gymnasts to join GW's 2020 recruiting class, alongside Hannah Munnelly (Annapolis, Md./Docksiders Gymnastics) and Nora Houseman (Boulder, Colo./Airborne Gymnastics and Dance).
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Katherine Shek
5-4
AA
Hampton Falls, N.H./Winnacunnet High School
Brentwood Commons
5-4
AA
Hampton Falls, N.H./Winnacunnet High School
Brentwood Commons
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Attended Winnacunnet High School … earned high honors all four years. … competed for Brentwood Commons … finished fourth in the all-around at the 2013 Level 8 NH States ... also earned the silver medal on bars … was a 2013 Level 8 Regional qualifier … 2015 Level 10 NH State beam bronze medalist … 2017 Level 10 NH State vault bronze medalist and Level 10 Regional Qualifier … 2017 Junior Olympic National qualifier … finished tied-for first on vault at Level 10 Regional Championships and finished the day at the top of the podium for beam … also took the bronze medal for all-around … 2019 Junior Olympic National qualifier.Â
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Coach Foster-Cunningham on Katherine: "Katherine had a great senior year. After coming off a wrist injury her junior year she was able to rebound and qualify for the US AG national championships. She is a strong all-around gymnast that will add to the depth on all of our events."
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Katherine on Choosing GW: "I chose GW because I'm confident that it's the right fit for me. GW has everything I've been looking for in a university: diversity, sports, size, a great city and some really great programs. The opportunities are endless and I can't wait to explore them all!"
Kenzington Martin
5-2
AA
Mission Viejo, Calif./Aliso Niguel High School
Azarian Gymnastics
Attended Aliso Niguel High School … member of the National Honor Society and California Scholarship Federation … recognized as Valedictorian … competed for Azarian Gymnastics … finished atop the bars podium at the 2018 Pacific Classic … was a Region 1 medalist for beam at the 2018 Regional Championships.Â
Coach Foster-Cunningham on Kenzington: "I are so excited to have Kenzington join our Colonials family. She is a strong athlete. I love her aggressive style and excitement about her contributions to the 2020 Women's Gymnastics program."
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Kenzington Martin
5-2
AA
Mission Viejo, Calif./Aliso Niguel High School
Azarian Gymnastics
Attended Aliso Niguel High School … member of the National Honor Society and California Scholarship Federation … recognized as Valedictorian … competed for Azarian Gymnastics … finished atop the bars podium at the 2018 Pacific Classic … was a Region 1 medalist for beam at the 2018 Regional Championships.Â
Coach Foster-Cunningham on Kenzington: "I are so excited to have Kenzington join our Colonials family. She is a strong athlete. I love her aggressive style and excitement about her contributions to the 2020 Women's Gymnastics program."
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Kenzington on Choosing GW: "I chose GW because I love the environment of the campus and look forward to exploring many things in the DC area. I also love how the gymnastics team puts an emphasis on attitude and the importance of being a close team."
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