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Five awards were given out at an annual awards banquet, along with the announcement of co-captains for next season.
2012 Season: Awarded "Spirit Award" of the season... Did not compete
2011 Season: Consistent competitor on the uneven bars ... posted a career-high 9.625 on the uneven bars against Denver (Jan. 30).
2010 Season: Did not compete ... named to the AFNI Honor Roll.
Stevenson High School: During senior year, team went undefeated and won state championship ... state champion on bars, placed fifth on floor and third all-around ...sectional champion on floor, second on vault, bars and all-around senior year ... placed fourth on beam and eighth all-around at state, team placed second as a junior ... competed in all-around at every meet all four years ... named most valuable player during freshman, junior and senior years ... named athlete of the week twice senior year.
Personal: Born: July 24, 1991 ... daughter of Steve and Stephanie Seplowin ... major: special education vision ... favorite gymnast: Nadia Comaneci ... where Chelsie can be found when not in the gym: hanging out with friends, doing homework or volunteering at Metcalf School ...biggest thrill in sports career: being named Illinois High School Association Uneven Bars Champion in 2009 ... favorite quote: "Everything happens for a reason."