Jennifer Don, of Sugarland, TX, began skating at age ten, when a rink opened near her home. Don, born October 6, 1984 in Houston, TX, says that she had always admired the combined beauty and athleticism of figure skating, and immediately fell in love with the sport. She now trains in Newark, DE and is coached by Barbara Roles-Williams and Pam Duane-Gregory. Her choreographers are Paul Wylie, Mary Scotvold and Tammy Janoschak. She skates for the Texas Gulf Coast FSC. Don also competes in Senior Pairs with Jonathan Hunt.

The 5'2" Don, who likes to read, says that school is an important aspect of her life. After she graduates from high school (she currently attends Glasgow High School), she would like to attend college and major in business. Don was a member of the USFSA/Chevrolet Scholastic Honor Teams for 2002 and 2003. She that feels skating will always be part of her life, whether it "be skating, coaching or judging."

Don, who recieved Duke University's Grand Recognition Award, admires Michelle Kwan for her grace both on and off the ice. She also admires Jennifer Kirk. Her favorite jumps are toe loops and she likes the blade layback spin.

Says Don: "There is some sort of magical quality about skating. It is an ethereal sport that meshes beautiful artistry and dynamic athleticism. I love to skate for people and it is a great feeling to know that others enjoy watching you skate."

Competitive Record 2003 National Collegiate Championships - 1st 2003 U.S. Championships - 11th 2003 Eastern Sectional - 2nd 2003 South Atlantic Regional - 2nd 2002 Junior Grand Prix (Yugoslavia) - 7th 2002 Triglav Trophy-Junior - 3rd 2002 U.S. Championships-Junior - 2nd 2002 Pacific Coast Sectional-Junior - 3rd 2002 Southwest Pacific Regional-Junior - 2nd 2001 North American Challange Skate (Chicago)-Junior - 6th 2001 U.S. Championships-Novice - 3rd 2001 Eastern Sectional-Novice - 1st 2001 New England Regional-Novice - 1st 2000 Southwestern Regional-Intermediate - 9th

Links Spotlight on Jennifer Don Jennifer Don & Jonathan Hunt Biography Official Website USFSA Profile Don & Hunt USFSA Profile

Biography written by Anna (with additional source material from the USFSA); April 2003. Photograph courtesy Jennifer Don.
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