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KID SPOTLIGHT

June/July 2002

Shaina Johnson

Age: 13

Hometown: Lenexa, Kan.

Club: Silver Blades FSC of Greater Kansas City

Favorite skaters: Michelle Kwan and Sasha Cohen. I like Michelle Kwan because she doesn't give up, and I like Sasha Cohen because she is so flexible, and I've always wanted to be like that.

Skating level: Pre-preliminary freestyle

How often I skate: I skate about 2–3 hours a day, two days a week.

How long I've been skating: Six years

Favorite jumps/moves: The Axel, as well as the flying camel and layback spins

What I like about skating: I like that when you learn something new, it's always a challenge. I like the feeling of gliding on the ice fast enough to feel like I'm flying. I also like feeling nervous before a show or competition. Weird, huh?

Goals: My goals in skating are to do the best I can and to maybe one day make it to the Olympics.

Favorite skating moment: My favorite skating moments are just stepping on the ice for a daily session. I love seeing friends, learning new things and improving old things.

How I got started skating: I was watching Michelle Kwan skating on TV. When she did a layback spin, I knew I wanted to be able to do that, too!

What else you should know about me: I'm a seventh grader at Indian Woods Middle School. I have two sisters, Lindsey and Rachel, and a brother, James. I have a cousin, Yakira, who also figure skates.