Gymnastics Welcomes Eight-Member Class of 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown University gymnastics will welcome eight student-athletes to the program for the 2020-21 season as part of the Class of 2024, head coach Sara Carver-Milne announced on Wednesday.

The group spans the continental United States, representing eight different states – California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, and Wisconsin.

The Bears' Class of 2024 includes Asta-Sollilja Farrell (New York, N.Y.), Charlotte Introcaso (Neenah, Wis.), Lauren Kramer (Downers Grove, Ill.), Ali Lowe (Valley Village, Calif.), Paige Richter (Colorado Springs, Colo.), Lara Swords (Springfield, Mo.), McKenna Weiner (Weston, Conn.), and Angela Xing (Devens, Mass.).

Asta-Sollilja Farrell
Hometown: New York, N.Y.
High School: Avenues New York
Club: Chelsea Piers NYC
Height: 5-foot-4
Prep Accolades: Qualified for Junior Olympic Nationals, Regionals, and State Championships in 2019 … Won a bars medal at Nationals and the Region 6 Championships in 2019 … Medaled at the regional level in the all-around in 2019 … Qualified for Regionals and State Championships in 2018; selected as an alternate for Nationals … Won medals on vault, bars, floor, and in the all-around at the state championships in 2018 … Reached the Regional and State Championships in 2017; gained vault and bars medals at the state level … Performed for head coach Christina McClain … Competed on the club level for Chelsea Piers NYC … Served as the President of school's Food and Hunger Advocacy Club as well as the Zero Waste Club.
Why Brown? "I chose Brown because I knew this is where I wanted to be for the next four years of my life. Each time I have been to campus, I am constantly welcomed with open arms and beautiful smiles. I am always looking to learn new things, often on complete opposite sides of the spectrum, and Brown's open curriculum allows me to do that. I am so excited to be on such an amazing team and compete as a Bear, knowing these are not only my future teammates, but hopefully amazing friends I will have forever."

Charlotte Introcaso
Hometown: Neenah, Wis.
High School: St. Francis Xavier
Club: Ultimate Fusion Gymnastics
Height: 5-foot-2
Prep Accolades: Won the all-around, vault, and beam titles and finished second on floor at the 2018 Level 9 Wisconsin State Championships … Placed second on floor at the 2017 Level 9 Regional Championships … Qualified for the 2018 Level 9 Junior Olympic Western Championships, coming in sixth place on floor … Performed for coaches Mikal Ramadan and Trisha Brace … Competed on the club level at Ultimate Fusion Gymnastics … Graduated as school's valedictorian … National Honor Society student.
Why Brown? "Brown allows me the opportunity to participate in gymnastics at the collegiate level, while gaining an outstanding education. Brown's open curriculum gives me the freedom and flexibility to explore many different academic interests."

Lauren Kramer
Hometown: Downers Grove, Ill.
High School: Downers Grove North
Club: Aerial Gymnastics Club
Height: 5-foot-3
Prep Accolades: Qualified for the Region 5 Regional Championships and Illinois State Championships … Earned the 2018 Aerial Excellence Award … Performed for coaches Donald and Patrice McPherson … Competed on the club level for Aerial Gymnastics Club … Graduated with Distinguished Honors … National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction, and Illinois State Scholar student.
Why Brown? "Brown provides me the opportunity to compete in Division I gymnastics, while receiving an excellent and broad education through the open curriculum that will prepare me for my future."

Ali Lowe
Hometown: Valley Village, Calif.
High School: Milken Community
Club: Paramount Elite Gymnastics
Height: 5-foot-2
Prep Accolades: Won the vault title at the 2019 Western Championships … Captured the vault title at the 2016 Region 1 Championships … Qualified for the Level 10 State and Regional Championships in 2020 … Placed second in the all-around at the 2017 Region 1 Championships … Came in third in the all-around at the 2018 SoCal State Championships, the 2018 Region 1 Championships, and the 2019 Level 9 SoCal State Championships … Finished fifth in the all-around at the 2019 Level 9 Region 1 Championships … Served as an alternate at the Pan-American Maccabi Games in 2015 and 2019 … Won Paramount Elite Gymnastics' Vault MVP award in 2016, 2018, and 2019 … Performed for coaches Sarah Korngold and Liang Zhao … Competed on the club level at Paramount Elite Gymnastics … National Honor Society student.
Why Brown? "I chose Brown because I felt that it would provide me with an extraordinary opportunity to explore all of my interests (both academic and non-academic) and would provide me with a community and space where I could discover what I am truly passionate about. I also get the opportunity to compete in the sport I love and with an amazing team!"

Paige Richter
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
High School: Coronado
Club: Colorado Aerials Gymnastics
Height: 5-foot-2
Prep Accolades: Qualified for the Western Championships in both 2015 and 2016 … Reached the Level 10 Colorado State Championships four times (2017-20) … Advanced to the Level 10 Regional Championships four times (2017-20) … Performed for coaches Kathy Vigil and Jason Baits … Competed on the club level for Colorado Aerials Gymnastics … Valedictorian at Coronado High School.
Why Brown? "I chose Brown because of the opportunity to compete as a Division I athlete, while also receiving an amazing education. I love the freedom Brown encourages, the tight community, and the beautiful campus. I am so thankful to be a part of such an incredible program!"

Lara Swords
Hometown: Springfield, Mo.
High School: Central
Clubs: Ozark Mountain Gymnastics; Missouri Valley Gymnastics
Height: 5-foot-5
Prep Accolades: Qualified for the Missouri State Championships 10 times … Advanced to the Regional Championships five times … Made an appearance at the Western Championships … Performed for coaches Bill Hopkins and Debbie Ward … Competed on the club level for Ozark Mountain Gymnastics and Missouri Valley Gymnastics … National Honor Society student … Graduated as Central's valedictorian.
Why Brown? "I chose Brown because of its academic rigor and super welcoming environment."

McKenna Weiner
Hometown: Weston, Conn.
High School: Weston
Club: John's Academy of Gymnastics
Height: 5-foot-1
Prep Accolades: Advanced to the Regional Championships six times … Qualified for the Connecticut State Championships nine times … Made one appearance at the National Championships … Performed for coaches John Morgillo and Devyn Winner … Competed on the club level for John's Academy of Gymnastics … An AP Scholar with Honor and National Honor Society student.
Why Brown? "Shadowing a student-athlete for two days inspired confidence that Brown's open curriculum would allow me to chart a unique course of study in science. The university's unique educational system removes artificial barriers impeding multi-disciplinary study. Some of the most interesting scientific advancements blend research in several sub-fields. Owing to the curriculum's flexibility, I could explore diverse intellectual interests and absorb the unique perspectives of my peers."

Angela Xing
Hometown: Devens, Mass.
High School: The Bromfield School
Club: Brestyan's American Gymnastics
Height: 5-foot-2
Prep Accolades: Qualified for the Region 6 Championships in 2018 and 2019 … Placed second on vault at Regionals in 2019 … Won the floor title at the Level 9 Region 6 Championships … Captured the vault title and finished second on floor and in the all-around at the Level 9 Massachusetts State Championships … Came in fifth on beam at the Eastern Championships in 2017 … Performed for coaches Mihai Brestyan and Siliva Brestyan … Competed on the club level at Brestyan's American Gymnastics … Spanish National Honor Society student.
Why Brown? "My first exposure to the atmosphere at Brown instantly revealed a sense of collaboration and dedication in both academics and athletics. Not only do I get to pursue my academic interests through the open curriculum, but I also get to continue my athletic career as a Division I gymnast."

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