Jessica Johanson
West Hartford, Conn./Gymnastics Express
Gymnastics Background:
Johanson competed as a member of Gymnastics Express for head coach Maureen Chagnon…Won all individual events at the 2019 Level 10 Connecticut State Championships…Won the vault event and placed in the top three on the other events at the 2019 Level 10 Regional Championships…Captured the 2018 state vault title…At the 2018 Level 10 Regional Championships, won the vault, bars and all-around events…Won the floor title at the 2017 Level 10 Regional Championships…Qualified for the Junior Olympic Nationals in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Personal:
Full name is Jessica Johanson…Daughter of Mindy and Glenn Johanson…Has a sister, Ashley, and a brother, Jadon…Father, Glenn, played golf at the University of Hartford…Undecided on a major…Born on August 10, 2003 in Hartford, Connecticut.
Why Penn State?
“I chose Penn State for the atmosphere and spirit of the gymnastics program. As soon as I met the coaches and the team, I knew that this is where I want to continue my athletic and academic career.”
Coach Brown quote: “I’m so excited to finally have Jessie joining our team! I’ve known her since my first summer in Happy Valley and quickly realized she was the perfect fit for our program. She is a strong all-around gymnast and a great student and I know she will jump right in to the positive team culture we’ve created within our program!”