"I have competed in USAG gymnastics my entire life and am now excited to pursue a career in acro and tumbling as a student-athlete in college.

In 2015 as a level 8, I was the state and regional all around champion, as well as placing third on floor at state. In 2016 as a level 9, I placed second on floor at state. I was also the state all around champion in 2017 as a level 9. My career high on floor as a level 9 was a 9.525. From these results, you can see that I am continually striving to be the best athlete I can be.

Not only would I be an asset to the team with athletically, but I bring many more fantastic traits. Academically, I would be able to contribute undoubtedly to the team GPA, as I have maintained a 96% average at one of the best schools in Kansas City. Through my time in USAG gymnastics, I have learned to attack every obstacle with great tenacity, perseverance, positivity. This is exactly how I plan to attack this new chapter and all throughout my time as a student-athlete.I am always looking for ways to better myself as an athlete and am eager to learn more. That being said, I wanted to know specific skills are you looking to see from prospective acro and tumbling team members. I would love to start practicing them and improving!

Francine Vaughn was born on November 2, 2000 in Kansas to Kevin and Jane Vaughn. She has two golden retrievers named Murray and Simba. Currently, Francine is an honor student at St. Teresa's Academy and she will graduate in 2019. She was named to first honors every semester. During Francine's spare time, she enjoys arts & crafts and running.

Francine started taking recreational classes for fun and she fell in love with the sport. She started her competitive gymnastics career in 2009 at Eagle's Gymnastics in Kansas City, MO. She placed third in the all-around and third on uneven bars at the 2011 Level 5 State Championships. In 2012, she finished first on uneven bars, balance beam and in the all-around at the Level 6 State Championships. She moved up to level 7 in 2013, finishing second in the all-around with a 37.350 and second on uneven bars at the State Championships.

She competed level 8 the next two seasons. She qualified to the 2014 Region 4 Championships where she placed third on floor exercise and sixth on balance beam. Francine earned gold medals on uneven bars and in the all-around with a 37.100 at the 2015 State Championships. She was on Super 8 Team at Region 4 Championships where she won the all-around title with a 37.100. Francine moved up to level 9 for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. In 2016, she placed second on balance beam, floor exercise and in the all-around at the State Championships and qualified to the Region 4 Championships. In 2017, Francine placed first in the all-around and second on uneven bars at the State Championships. At the Region 4 Championships, she finished sixth on floor exercise and eighth on vault.

In the summer of 2017, Francine moved to Great American Gymnastics Express (GAGE) in Blue Springs, MO to train under coaches Al and Armine Fong. She competed level 10 in 2018. Francine is currently training hard for the 2019 season.