JASON ORNA

Junior * Still Rings

Bloomingdale, IL * Lake Park H.S.

1997: Saw action as a sophomore solely on the still rings along with Charlie Nelson, ...tallied a season-high and personal-best score of 9.70 on the rings in a tri-meet with Army and Navy' ...took second place on the rings with a 9.55 versus Illinois...had UIC's second-best rings score at the Windy City Invitational with a 9.20...turned in a 9.35 at the NCAA Regionals1996: As a still rings specialist, finished fifth at the National Independent Championships with a 9.45...season-high score of 9.65 came in a dual meet with Michigan where he earned a first-place finish

Personal/Prep: In addition to gymnastics, also competed in football and wrestling at Lake Park High School...was regional champion on the still rings as a junior and senior...in his final season, captured a sectional title on the rings en route to a runner-up finish at the IHSA State Meet and All-America recognition...majoring in Communications... born August 13, 1976...son of Richard and Charlene Orna...

high school coach Gene Christensen

1997 Highs Career Highs

Still Rings 9.700 - 3/1/97 9.700 - 3/1/97