HOUMA, La. — Members of the LSU gymnastics team helped celebrate the opening of JAG Gymnastics in Houma Saturday. The brand new, state of the art facility opened its doors amidst a wealth of excitement from the local community and gymnastics fans throughout the state.
SEC Gymnast of the Year April Burkholder, as well as freshmen Ashleigh Clare-Kearney, Emily Ellis and Melissa Wason were all on hand to sign autographs, play with the kids and promote the Tigers’ upcoming season.
Catch a glimpse of the LSU team at the JAG grand opening below:
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Emily Ellis, Ashleigh Clare-Kearney, April Burkholder and Melissa Wason at the JAG Gymnastics opening. |
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The team joins Parish officials during the ribbon cutting ceremony. |
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Melissa, April, Ashleigh and Emily sign autographs for those in attendance. |
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Melissa, April, Ashleigh and Emily take a break from signing autographs to pose for the camera. |
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Emily with one of the newest members of the JAG Gymnastics team. |
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LSU assistant coach Philip Ogletree with JAG owner and head Coach Nicole James. |