GEF Gym Dog Profile: Shayla Worley
September 17, 2010 | Gymnastics
Sept. 17, 2010
Gynmastics Endowment Fund (GEF) donors play a major role in the life of a gymnast here at the University of Georgia. Because of GEF donors, our Gymnasts not only get to compete at the country's premiere Gymnastics program, they get a first class education from a nationally ranked school. Contributions received through GEF fund the academic and athletic needs of our gymnastics team and have a direct impact on their experience and life while competing as a Gym Dawg.
Shayla Worley is one of the gymnasts who benefits from GEF. Shayla has not only excelled on the playing floor, but was named to the SEC freshman Honor Roll for her academic performance. In her career as a Gym Dawg, Shayla was named twice the SEC freshman of the week, scored a season-best 9.850 on vault vs. No. 10 LSU and won the title for all-around with a 39.500 including season-high scores on beam (9.925) and floor (9.950).
Our Assistant Director of Development, Patrick Gray, sat down with Shayla to talk about some of her favorite things, the 2011 season and what she wants to say to the GEF donors that enable her to be a Gym Dawg.
Name: Shayla Worley
What is your hometown: Orlando, FL
Major: Marketing
Event: All-around
Tell us your hobbies: Dove Hunting and shopping
What do you listen to most on your IPOD? Chris Brown and Zac Brown Band
What do you like best about UGA? Everything from athletics to Athens itself to the academics.
Who is your biggest competition in the SEC? Our biggest competition is ourselves.
Since practice has begun, can you tell us how the team is feeling about the upcoming season? We have a good strong team, I am very optimistic about our chances.
If you could say one thing to all Gymnastic Endowment Fund donors who support the program, what would you say? Thank you for your support. By supporting the GEF you enable me to attend and compete at such a great school.
You can receive priority season tickets and continue to support Shayla and the 2011 Gym Dawgs by contributing to the GEF. Donors have until September 30th to renew their donation for the 2011 season or start their priority for the first time. For more information on GEF or to start your priority, click here to visit our website or contact a member of The Georgia Bulldog Club Staff at 1.877.GA. DAWGS (423.2947) or gadawgs@sports.uga.edu.
