Figure skating team takes on Maplewood classic

Miranda Ewing, Writer

November 3, 2025

Amaya Yanaze ’27 during her short program

For the first competition of their 2025 – 2026 season, the Figure Skating Center of Excellence traveled to Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, from September 19 – 21. Twenty of our skaters took home 16 medals in total, eight of which were gold.

Miranda Ramires-Gallegos ‘28, coming all the way from Metepec, Mexico, in her short program. (Miranda Ewing)

Adina Zajic ‘28 doing an impressive Biellmann spin in her free program. (Miranda Ewing)

Riley Obar ‘31 doing a cartwheel in her program to have fun and surprise the judges. (Miranda Ewing)

Amaya Yanaze ‘27 in her warm-up before her short program, where she performed her Brazil-themed program. (Miranda Ewing)

Karsyn Conrad ‘28 impressed the judges with her short program to the song This Woman’s Work by Kate Bush. (Miranda Ewing)

Cordy Wright ‘32 skating the program that earned her first place. (Miranda Ewing)

The team cheering on Michael Alekseev ‘32 as he skates in his first competition as a Shattuck St. Mary’s athlete. (Miranda Ewing)

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About the Contributor

Miranda Ewing, Writer and Web Design

Miranda Ewing is part of the editorial board for The Spectator. She is also a part of the Figure Skating Center of Excellence. It is her second year at Shattuck St. Mary’s, and she is currently in 11th grade. She is from Nashville, Tennessee. Outside of skating, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends.