Parry swings her way to Cancun Invitational

ALEXA FALLS

News Editor

Q: What tournament did you compete in?

A: It was the Cancun Invitational in Mexico.

Q: How did you qualify for the tournament?

A: We had to be anywhere from a level six to a level ten to qualify, and I am a level eight, so I got to go along.

Q: How long have you been doing gymnastics for?

A: Since I was two, but I’ve been competing since I was nine.

Q: What team do you compete for and what do you enjoy about your team?

A: ACPR Gymnastics, I like the community and how we are all a big family.

Q: What skill is your favorite in gymnastics and why?

A: Probably giants on bars because I just like swinging around, it’s really fun.

Q: What did you place?

A: I was only able to compete on the bars because I was injured, but I made 4th place.

Q: What was your experience like competing in another country?

A: It was really exciting and I wasn’t expecting it but there were a lot of teams there.

Huber talks about their position as a guitarist as well, “I begged my parents to buy me one when I was around eight after I saw this dude in my music class in elementary school play guitar.”

The band has performed one show in Huber’s basement.

Vilayvong says, “we did a funny little show in Jakob’s basement, but it was enough for us to get a taste of playing in front of people whether they liked the music or not.”

The band is planning on continuing on performing with two future potential shows.

“We have a few more lined up with some other bands. One being in a skatepark, and another being a garage show,” mentions Hargis. “Planning them takes a lot of time and effort,” comments Huber.

“Being able to work with others to create something that once didn’t exist is always magical to me,” comments Hargis.

“Being able to share it with others and express myself it's a feeling words can’t convey, brings a light to my expression.”

Vilayvong expresses, “It’s just like sports and having a team where you can rely on your bandmates and they can rely on you.” Huber adds, “the best part…is just blending all of our creative brains together to make stuff that represents us.”

Hargis adds, “It’s mostly a fun small project but being able to get some traction and play around Maryland would be nice.

We have no intention of being famous, but small bits of recognition would be nice.”

You can follow the band on Instagram @vbm._official.