Natalie Yoder Class: Freshman Position: Manager

Natalie Yoder begins her first season with the Penn State women's gymnastics team and will serve as one of the team managers. A native of Arlington, Va., Yoder is a freshman majoring in communications.

A four-year member of the varsity gymnastics team at Yorktown High School in Arlington, Va. under the direction of Joanne Price. Yoder was a two-year team captain and earned MVP honors her senior year. Yoder was also a member of the Arlington Angels under the direction of Tom Blakeman. She was the Virginia State champion on bars and in the all-around, competed in the YMCA Nationals and was a high school Regional qualifier.

Why Penn State?
"Both of my parents and their fathers and siblings all went to Penn State. I have wanted to go my whole life, and I'm so excited to be here."