Player Bio: Jennifer Chang - University of Washington Official Athletic Site
April 18, 2013 | Gymnastics
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2008 (Senior): Competed in two meets for the Huskies ... Scored a season-high 9.575 on beam in her final appearance as a Husky on Senior Night at Bank of America Arena against Seattle Pacific ... Also helped the Huskies on beam at Oregon State ... Named the 101 Club Scholar Athlete Award, presented to the senior with the highest grade point average.
2007 (Junior): Competed on beam in the first five meets ... Scored a season-high 9.6 on beam at Utah.
2006 (Sophomore): Valuable team member that filled several roles while her fellow Huskies got healthy ... Posted 9.675 or higher on seven of nine beam routines, including season-best 9.775 at the Salbasgeon Suites Invitational ... Made her collegiate debut on floor at Stanford, recording a 9.025.
2005 (Freshman): Scored a 9.825 on beam in her collegiate debut against Boise State ... Placed in a tie for third on the event against the Broncos ... Also competed on beam at the Pac-10 Championships and NCAA Regionals.
Personal: Daughter of Mark and Donna Chang ... Has an older brother, Daniel ... Working towards a degree in atmospheric sciences ... Graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Tacoma ... A four-time YMCA Nationals All-American ... Compted for Grace Gymnastics Center under coach Brian Muenz ... Qualified for Junior Nationals in 2003.
| Bars | 9.400 at Salbasgeon Suites Invite (March 17, 2006) |
| Beam | 9.825 vs. Boise State (March 14, 2005) |
| Floor | 9.025 at Stanford (Jan. 21, 2005) |
| Nickname | Jenni |
| Why Washington | It provides great academics and gymnastics, and is also close to home |
| Best thing about UW | Its very diverse student population |
| My most memorable moment at the UW is | The first time I traveled to an away competition |
| Which teammate will surprise people this year | Kristen O. |
| This teammate provides the best advice | Raimey |
| Favorite gymnastics move | Sheep jump on beam |
| Favorite song to dance to | Any song that is playing |
| Favorite musical artist | Josh Groban |
| Favorite book | The Five People You Meet in Heaven |
| Favorite movie | Home Alone |
| Favorite restaurant in Seattle | The Metropolitan Grill |
| Favorite home cooked meal | Turkey dinner |
| Favorite UW sports team to watch | Women's crew |
| Favorite non-Husky sports team to watch | Grace Gymnastics |
| If I won the lottery, the first thing I'd buy is | Shoes and clothes, followed by a new closet for my purchases |
| TV show I cannot miss | ER |
| If I had a super power it would be | The power to fly |
| My most prized possession is | My family |
| If I could work with any charity, it would be | Special Olympics |
| If I were president, the first thing that I would do is | Make college tuition free |
| People don't know that I am scared of | Not completing everything in my life that I want to complete |
| Most famous person I've met | Kris Kringle |
| The person(s) I credit for getting me where I am today | My parents and supportive family |
| Favorite quote | When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. |
| Very few people know this about me | I would love to perform in a Broadway musical |
| The most exciting place I've ever been | North Pole |
| If I could go anywhere in the world it would be | Inside a hurricane |
| I'd like to switch place for a day with | the Dalai Lama |
Last Updated: April 30, 2008
