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Gary SoperThe Lake Park Lancer gymnastic team is composed of many unique personalities bundled in multiple sizes and shapes. To help our visitors get to know the 2008 varsity team members better, a quick profile of each starting gymnast has been included. Name: Gary Soper Career Highlights:
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What is your gymnastics nickname (if any)? Gar-Bear When did you begin competitive gymnastics (Grade) Freshmen year What do you like most about gymnastics or a specific event? You defy gravity and develop strength. What do you least like about gymnastics or a specific event? I do not like the early meets and practices. I also don’t like pushups. What do you do to prepare for an event? I relax and think about the task ahead of me. Use one to three words that describe you. Conscientious What do you consider your greatest gymnastic accomplishment so far? Going to State my Sophomore year. What hobbies do you have? Working out What other sports do you participate in? (IHSA or other) None Who is your favorite teacher? Why? Mr. Fischer because he’s experienced and very intelligent. What is your favorite LPHS subject? Why? English because I like to read. What is your favorite food? I like sushi and Alpo. What is your favorite TV show? The Spranos What is your favorite movie? American Psycho Who is your favorite band or musician? Billie Joel and The Eagles What is your favorite website? www.Myspace.com What is your favorite song? Already Gone by The Eagles What is your favorite book? The Catcher in the Rye What video game do you like the most? Halo 3 What is something people should know about you, but probably don't? I’m a perfectionist If a movie were made about your life, what would its title be? Gary’s Upper Body Workout video Cubs or Sox? Sox What celebrity, television or movie character, or other famous person have you been told you resemble? Ben Stiller If you have pets, what can you tell us about them? Mickey is my dog. He is a Maltese. What one word would you use to describe boys high school gymnastics? Competitive When you are done with gymnastics at Lake Park, how would you like to be remembered? State Champion on still rings What is the name of the song you would sing on American Idol? What artist? All By Myself by Celein Dion. Describe your dream car. Ford F450 Super Duty Who would you take on your dream date? Christina Aguliera Who is the comedian on the 2008 gymnastics team? Eric Bando and Kevin Fischer Favorite breakfast food? Pizza Which gymnastics coach has the best sense of humor? Coach Orna and Coach Matune because of his analogies. What is something you do not want to hear from the coach? “Stick contest” Which gymnast is the best dresser on the team? Why? Hannigan because he never wears real pants. What is your favorite phrase from the coach? Which coach? “Welcome to McDonalds, home of the Golden Arches!!!!!!”, Coach Matune. Where is your favorite place to relax? Hot tub at LifeTime Fitness How do you want the 2008 Lake Park gymnastics team to be remembered? The best in Lake Park history. Please describe your most difficult move and for what event you perform that move. Maltese to L Cross on still rings. What is your personal goal for the 2008 boys gymnastics season? Make it to State Finals! Other Lake Park Varsity Gymnast ProfilesTo link to our other upper class Varsity profiles, please click on on of the links that follow: Profiles Seniors
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