 In 1978 she won the all-around titles in both the junior division of the U.S. National Championships and the Junior Olympic Nationals.The following year, competing as a senior, she placed second in the all-around at the U.S. Nationals and third at the World team trials.She was awarded a spot on the 1979 team for the World Championships, but at age 12½ was well below the minimum age requirement of 14 and was deemed ineligible to compete.