Megan Roche

4 days ago | wydaily.com | Megan Roche

WILLIAMSBURG — William & Mary gymnast Summer Penzi knows all about balance; whether it be the balance beam or balancing her academic schedule while finding time to practice her flips and fugues. Penzi began competing in gymnastics at the age of eight. When she began her training in level seven, Penzi met a Russian Olympic Coach who rubbed off on her. “The perfectionism and desire to be the best really helped me rise to the top of my sport,” Penzi said.

5 days ago | wydaily.com | Megan Roche

WILLIAMSBURG — As summer gets closer, parents searching for activities can look to Tribe Athletics for help as many teams and programs offer summer sports camps to engage with the Williamsburg community. “Summer camps provide a wonderful opportunity for our community to engage with young people in a meaningful and impactful way,” said Brian Mann, Director of Athletics at William & Mary.

5 days ago | wydaily.com | Megan Roche

HAMPTON — When Virginia Peninsula Community College Athletics Director Chris Moore thinks about the 2024-25 school year, one word comes to mind. “I think the year was progressive,” he said. “My expectations are always at an all-time high,” he said. “I am probably harder on myself than I need to be, just understanding that we’re still only in year three of this building process. They say most things take at least five years to have a stable foundation. So, year three was progressive.

6 days ago | wydaily.com | Megan Roche

WILLIAMSBURG — Elizabeth Woodward recently kicked off a 2,198.4-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail, a dream she’s had since she was a child. “I recently retired from my corporate job, my children are educated and employed. I’m in between that beautiful time when I’m done raising my own children, and my in-laws and my dad are both healthy and don’t need my help,” Woodward said.

1 week ago | wydaily.com | Megan Roche

HAMPTON ROADS — When Terri Graham was pregnant with her son, all sonograms pointed to a healthy baby boy. “I had him when I was 46, so I was very high risk. They took ultrasounds all the time and it always looked like Graham had his fist in his mouth,” Terri explained. But when that little boy was born, Terri found out that his right arm had never developed. Without his right arm, Graham Wallace had to learn to do things differently from other kids his age.