Back to School Week 1 - Rina Torchinsky

Gymkana troupe springs into the semester

By Rina Torchinsky

February 4, 2019 - Freshman Pat Fleming, a kinesiology and psychology double major, prepares to land a flip at Gymkana practice, as coach Sami Ahmed looks on. Fleming said that over break, he spent a lot of time at home, but now that school is back in session, he is "constantly moving."

February 4, 2019 - Gymkana coach Sami Ahmed balances Anuhya Pulapaka, a sophomore neurobiology major, during a "hand-to-hand." Pulapaka has been on the team for a year and a half.  
February 4, 2019 - Adam Havsky, a senior studio art major, bounces before a stunt during Gymkana practice. Havsky serves as student historian for the 73 year old student group.  
February 4, 2019 - Gymakana coach Sami Ahmed soars before landing a stunt during practice. Ahmed helps the team gear up for their competitions, including their upcoming Home Show in the spring.

February 4, 2019 - Quinn Baranoski, a senior computer science major, launches into the air for a flip during Gymkana practice in the School of Public Health. Baranoski said that he is slowly regaining the skills he lost over break. 
February 4, 2019 - Pat Fleming, a freshman kinesiology and psychology double major, springs into the air before launching a teammate on a seesaw. Fleming said he is getting back into the swing of the semester, which is "a nice change of pace."
February 4, 2019 - Micah Moten, a junior mechanical engineering major, jumps before a stunt during Gymkana practice. Moten joined the team during the fall semester because of his passion for health and wellness.

February 4, 2019 - Gymkana coach Ben Prescott floats just before landing a stunt. Prescott and the team will head to their first road show of the semester on Friday.  

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