Fifteen-year-old Springs student Zachary Traylor is an accomplished gymnast. He is preparing for the Black Jack Invitational in Las Vegas, February 18-22, which draws more than 70 teams from all over the U.S. It is one of six competitions in which he’ll participate in 2015.
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Zachary is a 10th grader in the Murrieta High School Homeschool enrichment program. He’s an excellent student, maintaining a 4.0 GPA. He lives in Mountain Center.
Zachary and his family chose Springs, he said, because “I feel with this program I get the best of both worlds. I get to do my schoolwork when it fits into my business schedule and I get to meet some great friends along the way.”
He trains for the gymnastic competitions four hours a day, five days a week. He is the state champion on vault, floor and pommel horse. He’s the regional champion on vault. He’s made the all-star team as well.
To compete, he must be careful to avoid injuries and maintains a strict diet. He also must keep up with his school work.
For the future, Zachary’s looking at a career in architecture. His other interests include music, working out, shooting with his bow, hunting, photography, travel, skiing and socializing with family and friends.
