Jones Dives Into New Adventures
Jackson Area Gymnastics senior Megan Jones races down the runway while competing in the vault during a meet earlier in the month. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports (December 26, 2022 8:00 AM) When Megan Jones sees something that she wants to try, the Jackson High School senior dives right into it. Ten years ago, she was inspired by the United States Olympic gymnasts team from the 2012 Olympics. This past February she tried diving at the urging of a friend and became very good at it. Just for kickers, Jones is a 4.0 student and is expected to become one of many valedictorians in her graduating class. Jones participates in swimming and diving, gymnastics, and tennis. Her swim and gymnastics teams are co-op groups with a number of local high schools. “Sports teaches you that any group of people can work together for a common goal,” Jones said. “Teamwork in sports is different than working together in school.” Jones became interested in trying gymnastics after watching the 2012 Olympics. “I remember watching Aly Raisman in the Olympics … especially on the floor exercise,” Jones said. “It looked so cool how she could flip and twist in the air at the…
