About Us

KID SPOTLIGHT

April 2009

Lauren Mackenzie Goodnight

Age: 9

Hometown: New Alexandria, Pa.

Home club: Golden Blades of Western Pa.

Level: Preliminary

Coaches: Barbara Gahagen, Julie Gahagen, Lance Holton, Bob Mock

How often do I skate: Three days a week, for about four or five hours

Favorite jumps/moves: Camel spin, half loop, flip, loop

Favorite skaters: Evan Lysacek, Kimmie Meissner, Kristi Yamaguchi

Most memorable moment: I got my picture taken and an autograph with Kimmie Meissner at the Smucker's Stars on Ice tour in 2008. She signed my first pair of ice skates. She's awesome.

Hobbies: I like to ride my quad and swim in my swimming pool. I also like “Club Penguin” and “Webinz” on the computer. I like to sing with “Pop Star” on my Sony station. I like to play my piano.

How I got started: My daddy took me to a tot class when I was 3 and I really liked it. He took me back every Friday afternoon.

Goals: To work on my Axel and to compete at the U.S. Championships.

What else you should know about me: I'm a fourth grader at Metzgar Elementary. I love my school, friends and teachers. I am an altar server for St. James Church.