Newman Catholic Senior Finishes Gymnastics Career

By Makayla Heisler and Bailey Dillon

 

Bailey Dillon, a senior at Newman Catholic High School, competed in the last gymnastics meet of her career.  On Saturday March 12, 2011 in Wisconsin Rapids, the talented gymnast had to get a 32.0 to qualify for state; unfortunately she didn’t get the scores, but she tried her hardest.

Bailey has been participating in gymnastics for almost her whole life. “I have been in gymnastics since I was three years old and five of my sisters have been doing gymnastics with me since they were born.” Bailey loves the fact that her sisters are also in the sport she loves, and is glad that her sisters will continue on with the sport.  She says, “It is not going to be easy to just leave them and not workout with them anymore.”



Bailey Dillon is second from the right



Bailey loves gymnastics and she thoroughly believes that although Saturday was her last meet, her last experience was worthwhile. Bailey has also really appreciated the support she has been getting for gymnastics.  She says, “I am thankful for all the support that I have been getting and I just wish I had more time to show it off.”

Bailey Dillon works as a gymnastics coach at Wausau’s YMCA. She enjoys teaching young children how to have fun and try their best in gymnastics. Bailey is spreading her talent to a younger demographic, and the students at Newman couldn’t be happier for her.