Jun 25

Class of 2014

Texas Acro was pleased to recognize the graduating seniors for the Class of 2014 at the Texas State Championships. These athletes have been involved with acrobatic gymnastics for many years and we wish them the best as they head on to the next chapter of their lives. We are so thankful to have role models like these young ladies for our up and coming acrobats!

Jessica Renteria (AGSA)
• Competed in acro for 8 years
• Currently 13-19 Junior Elite WP
• Graduated “Cum Laude” from San Antonio Christian Schools
• National Society of High School Scholars
• Gold Medal in Belgium (Flanders International Acro Cup)
• Will compete in Paris, France World-Age Group Competition
• Next year will attend college and continue to compete as a Senior Elite WP

Brianne Adams (TAAG)
• Competed in acro for 3 years
• Graduated in the top 11% from from Atascocita High School
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Travels to Slovakia every summer to help the children there learn more about Christ
• Will be attending Texas A&M in the fall

Rachel Jones (USAAA)
• Competed in artistic gymnastics through level 7 and in acro for 2 years
• Graduating from Pemhaven Academy (homeschool program)
• National Champion L7 trio 2013
• Debate finalist in World View Academy
• Pianist and Violist in the YOSA Symphony (Youth Orchestra of San Antonio).
• Plans for next year – gap year between high school and college-internship, speech and debate club, traveling, and college preparation

May 11

Texas Shines at 2014 Acro Cup

Congratulations to the Texas Acrobats who competed at the Acro Cup this past week!! We had a great showing!

We also have many Texas additions to the national and world teams:

2014 World Age Group Championship Team

2014 World Team athletes from AGSA

2014 World Team athletes from USAAA

2014-15 Junior National Team

2014-15 11-16 Age Group National Team

2014-15 International Club Team (ICT)

  • Thalia Berry & Alexandra Contreras – 11-16 Women’s Pair (BGC)
  • Mary Imbus & Aubrey Rosilier – 11-16 Women’s Pair (USAAA)
  • Ryenn Gonzales, Elena Elzinga & Abigail Rosilier – 11-16 Women’s Group (USAAA)
Apr 19

Gold in Belgium!

Congratulations to the Texas Acro women’s pair of Maren Merwarth & Jessica Renteria from AGSA on their gold medal performances at the Flanders International Acro Cup competition in Puurs, Belgium this month!

Photo copyright Frania Ronquillo

The pair not only won 1st overall for Junior Elite 13-19 women’s pairs, but also finished 1st on all three routines! Check out these great photos of Maren & Jessica taken by fellow Team USA parent, Frania Ronquillo.

Maren & Jessica traveled as part of the USA delegation that came home with Golds in two divisions and numerous top ten finishes. Way to go, Team USA!