KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Members of the 2020 regular season Mid-American Conference gymnastics champion Western Michigan squad are back home after the COVID-19 pandemic halted the remainder of the campaign. WMUBroncos.com caught up with team members to see how they're adjusting to online classes and life away from campus.
 
Senior Amelia Mohler, of Tinley Park, Ill., has been missing her WMU family, but enjoying the Netfliex TV series "Ozark" while at home. During the season, Mohler became the first MAC Specialist of the Year for the Broncos. She took part in 10 meets during the 2020 season and served as WMU's anchor on the beam and bars. Within the Mid-American Conference, she tied for fifth on the bars in national qualifying score with a 9.830 and was sixth on the beam with a 9.835. She recorded a 9.900 on the beam against Ball State to tie for the fourth-highest score in program history. Of Mohler's 10 bars and beam performances during the year, seven of each were 9.800 or higher.

WMUBroncos.com: Where are you now?
Amelia Mohler: I am back home in Tinley Park, Ill.

WMU: What are you doing to stay active?
AM: Going on runs and doing ab circuits at home.

WMU: How has your adjustment been to Western Michigan's online classes?
AM: My adjustment to online classes has been pretty smooth. My professors have been so helpful and flexible during this challenging time!

WMU: What was your favorite memory from this season?
AM: I have so many amazing memories from this season that it is hard to pick one. One that stands out to me was Senior Day against Kent State. That was truly one of the best experiences of my life! 

WMU: With a few weeks having passed since the MAC Championship was canceled, how are you processing your season ending so abruptly?
AM: It has definitely been hard to process everything that has happened. I am trying to stay as positive as I can. I know that this is a hard time for everyone around me. Therefore, I continue to remind myself that this is bigger than just me and that the right precautions are being taken.

WMU: What is an accomplishment you're most proud of from this season's team?
AM: The impact we had on our fans this season. We received multiple letters from parents that praised us for how we interacted with their children. It is an honor to be able to compete, but an even bigger honor to be able to use our sport to positively impact the people around us!

WMU: What is one lesson this year's team taught you?
AM: Being a senior, I learned so much from each and every one of my teammates. Each person on this team has had an impact on our overall success. I would not be the leader I am today without learning from all of these girls. They inspire me to be better every day! I am truly blessed to be a part of this team!

WMU: What do you miss most about being at Western Michigan?
AM: What I miss most is not being able to see my WMU family every day. They brighten up my day in every way! I am glad that we continue to stay connected during this time.

WMU: What is the best show you've streamed or watched during your time away?
AM: The best show I've watched during this time is "Ozark."

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