Save SEMO Gymnastics

"look at what Maryland did in order to keep valuable sports at their school. If budget is the problem, try cutting money from other areas, not dropping athletes."

"I WAS A GYMNAST FOR 16 YEARS AND DID GYMNASTICS AT SEMO FOR ONE YEAR. AS A GYMNAST, I TRAINED FOR 20-30 HOURS A WEEK YEAR LONG MY WHOLE LIFE. I TRAINED TO GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO GYMNASTICS IN COLLEGE. YOU ARE SAYING THESE GIRLS HAVE TRAINED THEIR WHOLE"

"I think that it should stay, it made more money than the basketball team when you figure out all of the numbers for everything."

"Gymnastics, as with all collegiate sports, provides an important role in forming the education and sociological development of students"

"Gymnastics is not merely a sport that doesn't pull in money like the big three...football, baseball, & basketball. It's actually a sport that teaches self-esteem, discipline, mental focus, leadership, creativity, etc. I have personally been involved w"

"All of us at Illinois State are pulling for you Semo!"

"I'm a gymnast at Illinois State University, and I don't know what I would do without gymnastics here...it's my life!"

"In order for young women gymnasts to grow, we need all programs--including yours. We respectfully request you reconsider your decision."

"Do your best to save the program. I was the coach at UTEP when it cancelled its program in 1983. It was a shame then and its a shame now. Lots of kids aspire to making a college team. Its an opportunity to continue their education and become wonderful con"

"I personally know quite a few woman on the gymnastic team, and they all love and enjoy this sport. These woman came here to SEMO for this program and now your going to let them down, by taking it away. That is complete bull shxx. This team has had an outs"

"Please don't drop your program! Gymnastics is a wonderful way for girls to gain strength, confidence, focus and determination!"