Rutgers gymnastics head coach Umme Salim-Beasley welcomes eight newcomers for the 2025 season - freshmen Delaney Adrian, Rachel Beaulieu, Lisa Chevaire, Riley McPartland, Reagan Schenkel, Kimmi Shiau, Keeley Smith, and Donna Uhlenberg. The collective group earned high honors as a recruiting class over the summer, when they were named a Top 25 incoming class by College Gym News. 

Delaney Adrian

All-Around

Columbia, Mo. 

Rock Bridge High School
 

Prior to Rutgers: Delaney, who has been named a 2025 Big Ten Gymnast to watch, competed with Show Me Gymnastics and qualified for five National Championship meets. She won the 2023 beam title at the Regional Championship, then finished seventh in the all-around ath the 2023 National Championships. This past season, Adrian placed third on floor and sixth in the all-around at the 2024 Regional Championships.

Adrian is also a star in academics as part of the French Honor Roll and a state champion in high school Distribitive Educations Clubs of America (DECA).

Personal: Daughter of Leslie and Anthony and has two siblings, Luke and Cole.

Why Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers because of the amount of opportunities I have being in this location, the education, the diversity, and the great facilities available to us."

Rachel Beaulieu

All-Around

Holyoke, Mass.

Hampshire Regional High School
 

Prior to Rutgers: Rachel is a four-time Junior Olympic National Qualifier and a 2024 Region 6 Champion.

Personal:  Daughter of Teresa and John … has two siblings, Alyssa and Lauren.

Why Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers because I was instantly interested in their gymnastics team and culture. Ever since then, the school has felt like home."

Lisa Chevaire

Vault, Bars & Floor

Salem, N.H.

Salem High School
 

Prior to Rutgers: Lisa is a Level 10 gymnast, a Junior Olympic National Qualifier, and a 2023 Vault State Champion. In the classroom, she was honored with the Winter Scholar Athlete Award.

Personal: Daughter of Kim and Anthony …has one sibling, Kate.

Why Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers because of the incredible opportunity to grow as a student academically and in athletics as a gymnast. There is also so much Rutgers has to offer and the facilities are incredible."

Riley McPartland

All-Around 

Holtsville, NY

Sachem East High School
 

Prior to Rutgers: Riley is a five-year Level 10 gymnast and a State, Regional and National Championships qualifier. She is a Junior Olympic National qualifier and was a part of National Honor Society and Foreign Language Honor Society at her high school.

Personal: Daughter of Jill and James… has one sibling, James.

Why Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers because when I stepped onto campus it felt like home. Everyone was so welcoming and I could picture myself here."

Reagan Schenkel

Vault, Bars, & Floor

Flemington, NJ

Hunterdon Central Regional High School
 

Prior to Rutgers: Reagan is a Level 10 State, Regional and National Championships qualifier. She took first place in bars at the Excalibur Cup in 2024. Reagan earned membership in a number of honor societies, including NHS, NTHS, and SNHS. 

Personal: Daughter of Donna and Stephan… has three siblings, Ryan, Luke and Liam

Why Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers University because I am interested in pursuing a career in the Health Sciences and Rutgers has reputable and rigorous academic programs that I know will help me achieve my career goals."

Kimmi Shiau

All-Around

Rockville, Md.

Walter Johnson High School
 

Prior to Rutgers: Kimmi is a three-time Junior Olympics National qualifier. She also competed in cheerleading and track in high school.

Personal: Daughter of Beth and Danny…has two siblings, Daniel and James.

Why Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers because of the exciting opportunity to be apart of the gymnastics team. I also chose Rutgers because of the great academics and athletics. I love the campus and the atmosphere of the school!"

Keeley Smith

All-Around

Lincoln, Neb.

Lincoln High School
 

Prior to Rutgers: Keeley is a four-time Junior Olympics National qualifier and a 2024 Regional beam champion. She is an eight-time Nebraska State Champion and graduated high school with Honor Roll in the Highest Distinction.

Personal: Daughter of Danielle and Keith… has five siblings, Keith, Tyreke, Meosha, Miata, and Shavon.

Why Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers because of the diverse community, endless amount of opportunities the school has to offer with residing in the east coast area, and how welcoming the team and coaching staff are."

Donna Uhlenberg

All-Around

Chapel Hill, N.C.
Eno River Academy
 

Prior to Rutgers: Donna is a four-time DP National qualifier. In 2024, she placed Top 15 in the all-around and Top 10 on bars at DP Nationals. In the classroom, Donna was an A-Honor Roll student throughout high school.

Personal: Daughter of Essie and Nathaniel…has three siblings, Qumari, NJ, and Niyla.

Why Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers because of how welcoming the team was and the endless opportunities to succeed athletically and academically!"