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Region 8 Gymnastics inducted Salem co-owner Kenny Morphis into its Hall of Fame at the 2011 Region 8 Congress held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA on July 16, 2011. Morphis was recognized for his outstanding contributions as a coach and volunteer in the sport of gymnastics, and specifically for contributions to Region 8 USA Gymnastics.  He was among 4 others inducted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2011.

“Being inducted into the USAG Region 8 Gymnastics Hall of Fame is an honor I humbly accept on behalf of the entire family that is Salem. The camaraderie of our athletes, booster club, and coaching staff makes Salem an incredible place to work. Just as I learned from outstanding coaches, judges, and my right hand man, Tim Lucas, I look forward to mentoring the next generation of Salem to be bigger and better. I am grateful to have the Salem name forever in the Region 8 Hall of Fame.”
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Salem gymnast Hannah Fallanca placed 6th on balance beam at the EAGL Gymnastics Championships March 19th at George Washington University. Her 9.775 earned her first team recognition at this conference championships, where she also received all-EAGL 2nd team honors for her performances on balance beam during the regular season. NC State earned a 4th place ranking at the NCAA Regionals, and will compete at 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 2nd in Athens, GA. For more on Hannah and Wolfpack Gymnastics, visit GoPack.com
GO HANNAH! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!
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Haley Bodenheimer signs for full college scholarship
Level 10 gymnast Haley Bodenheimer signed a Letter of Intent to compete gymnastics at the University of Pittsburgh on full athletic scholarship.  Haley is truly a product of NC gymnastics, having begun her career at her mother’s gym, Central Carolina Gymnastics.  When she reached the optional Levels of 7-9, she trained at High Point Gymnastics.  At the height of her JO career Haley trained at Gym Co. in Mooresville, where she competed as an International Elite (the highest level in the nation).  Haley then trained Level 10 for several years at Southeastern Gymnastics near Charlotte, and recently has been a Salem girl.  She signed her scholarship at the Turkey Tumble gymnastics meet at Salem, in front of a crowd of gymnasts and parents who all aspire to achieve her goals.  You can read more about Haley on the Pitt website:  Pitt Panthers Gymnastics
Haley Bodenhimer is the daughter of Portia Propst, a former Salem girl herself!  Portia graduated in 1985 and competed at NC State on gymnastics scholarship.  After college, she coached at Salem and then opened Central Carolina Gymnastics in Lexington, now in its 19th year.  In addition, she is a nationally ranked gymnastics judge and has judged many prestigious competitions including NCAA National Championships.  Look for Portia’s t-shirt on our Wall of Fame!
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Salem Gymnastics: Where Confidence Soars with a Foundation of Fitness

Posted by Forsyth Woman on August 30th, 2010
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For 30 years, Salem Gymnastics Sports Centerhas been teaching the sport of gymnastics to children, giving them the skills to get a healthy start in life. Over the years, they have added new programs, always with the goal of growing healthy children through movement. Beth Morphis, co-owner at Salem said, “As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we have seen again and again the physical, social, and academic benefits of participating in our programs. Early on, children begin developing an awareness of their bodies and the world around them. Our programs recognize not only the physical aspects, but also the way exercise activates the brain. So what you see, and what you get, are children who are sharper and more attentive, lessimpulsive, and better prepared to learn,” stated Morphis. Life Long Habits Begin Early Over the years our society has become mores edentary, with little activity or exertion; this isthe world that today’s children enter into. “I remember growing up and, from the moment you woke up, you were outside playing untildinner. Running and climbing, constant motion, but today many kids spend time focused on TV or the computer. By teaching children the joys of movement and healthy eating, they develop habits that they will carry with them throughout their lives,” Morphis commented.  Reaching Every Child, Every Age and Every Stage Salem’s programming begins at the age of 4months with Baby Gym. This special time of parent/child bonding includes gentlemovements, music, and exploration designed to stimulate the physical and mental developmentof each child. As children grow and develop, Salem’s programs lead the way with instruction in various disciplines, including gymnastics, dance, karate, cheer, sport basics, and fitness, always with the focus on developing the whole child.
Read more on page 42 in the September issue.