2012: competed twice on the beam  with high score 8.650 at Harley Davidson Meet... High School: Level 8 Alaska state champion in all-around...Personal: enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending Son-rise Christian Church...Parents: Amy McGough, Joseph McGough, Cheri McSweeney, Eddie McSweeney

More about Brandi McSweeney

Why did you choose UW-Stout?: for gymnastics and the over all environment

Something you may not know about me: I have an addiction to playing tetris and Dr. Mario on the super nintendo, and I can fit 14 marshmallows in my mouth at the same time.

Started gymnastics at age: 3

What is your nickname?: Alaska, Brandi Boo, Muff Muff, BMac

My favorite sporting event, other than UW-Stout gymnastics: football

My favorite food: chicken pudding my mom makes

If I were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would I take with me? a knife, a lighter and a friend

My favorite gymnasts are: Shawn Johnson, Amy Winczura and Sammie Seaman

My most funny, memorable gymnastics story: When I completely missed the board and  ran straight into the horse both vaults during my first meet ever.

Community Service/Volunteer Activities: Habitat for Humanity

This offseason, I worked on: perfecting old skills, blind changs, jaegers, whip half front full, rudi, switch leap split full on beam

I look up to: my parents, my brothers, my teachers, my coaches now, and my coaches from the past.  Pretty much anyone  who inspires me to be better than I am.