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Stephen Carriere

Born:

June 15, 1989

Birthplace:

Melrose/Wakefield, Mass.

Height:

5' 7"

Level:

Senior

Hometown:

Wakefield, Mass.

College:

Boston College

Training Town:

Wilmington, Del.

Club:

The Skating Club of Boston

Coach:

Priscilla Hill, Karl Kurtz

Choreographer:

Jamie Isley, Mark Mitchell, Carrado Giordani

Carriere is the 2007 World Junior champion, 2008 U.S. bronze medalist, 2006 U.S. junior champion and 2006 Junior Grand Prix Final champion.

Began skating at age 5 because his older sister skated, he was inspired after watching the figure skating competition at the 1994 Olympic Winter Games, and he was encouraged by his doctor at a young age to participate in skating or gymnastics as a cure for his constant ear infections ... His mom put him in hockey skates to learn and soon discovered that he had a talent for figure skating ... Began in the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program in Stoneham, Mass. (Nancy Kerrigan's home rink) in 1995-96 ... Has even skated in a few shows with Kerrigan ... Has run a 5:25 mile in an annual one-mile race ... Attends Boston College and is working toward a degree in pre-medicine ... Was on High Honor Roll from grades 7-11 ... Won multiple awards for excellence in biology, French, English and mathematics at Wakefield High School; also received the Merrimack College Book Award ... Served on the Junior Activities Committee and as a volunteer Basic Skills instructor at his old rink ... Has skated in multiple shows benefiting the Jimmy Fund, Salvation Army and the Make-A-Wish Foundation ... Hobbies include playing tennis, listening to music, reading, going to the beach, working out, cooking and traveling ... Favorite foreign city to which he's traveled is The Hague, Netherlands, because "the architecture and green country is beautiful" ... Says he has a solid dedication to school and grades ... Considers himself a perfectionist ... Biggest life-defining moment is coming in first at the 2007 World Junior Championships ... If he could be on a reality TV show, he would be on "Real World/Road Rules Challenge" ... Wants to become a physician specializing in sports medicine ... Most prized possession is his iPod ... Cousin, Caroline Hallisey, was a U.S. speedskater who competed at the 1998, 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics, and he has an aunt who competed with the Haydenettes synchronized skating team ... Overcome a staph infection in his ankle just before the 2005 State Farm U.S Championships in Portland, Ore. ... Would like to meet Jessica Stam (because she is gorgeous), Barack Obama (for obvious reasons), Lance Armstrong (because he has battled adversity more than once) and Tyra Banks (because "America's Next Top Model" needs some serious updating) ... Music on his iPod includes Katy Perry, Keane, Coldplay, Sara Bareilles, Queen, Lang Lang, Rilo Kiley and more ... Loves cooking and experimenting with food; specialty is making pancakes.

STEPHEN'S FAVORITES
Favorite sports figure: Michael Phelps
Favorite sports teams: Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots
Favorite city: Hamilton, Bermuda
Favorite season: Summer
Favorite author: Khaled Hosseini
Favorite magazine: Time
Favorite gadget: iPhone
Favorite vacation: Bermuda
Favorite performer: Katy Perry
Favorite reality show: America's Next Top Model
Favorite drink: Water
Favorite vacation spot: Bermuda
Favorite quote: "By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and Third, by experience, which is the bitterest." - Confucius

STEPHEN'S 'THREE THINGS'
Three things people would be surprised to find out about me: I am obsessed with female models and the modeling industry, I like to cook (especially pancakes), and I want to meet with Tyra Banks to discuss the future of America's Next Top Model.
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Barack Obama, Jessica Stam and Chelsea Handler
Three things I hate doing: Procrastinating, pull-ups and not doing what makes me happy
Three things I love doing: Cooking, working out and going to the beach
Three television characters I wish were real so I could hang out with them: Blair Waldorf, Serena van der Woodsen and Georgina Sparks (of course)
Three celebrity crushes: Chanel Iman, Blake Lively and Megan Fox
Three favorite movies: Miracle, Head Over Heels and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Three things I must have when I leave the house: iPhone, wallet and sunglasses
Three favorite bands: Keane, Coldplay and The Kills
Three people I would like to meet: Jessica Stam, Coco Rocha and Chanel Iman
Three favorite TV shows: America's Next Top Model, Gossip Girl anad So You Think You Can Dance
Three favorite books: The Kite Runner, Reverence and The Great Gatsby
Three favorite web sites: HerFamedGoodLooks.com, MTV.com, USFigureSkating.org
Three favorite foods: Buffalo wings, popcorn and watermelon sherbet
Three favorite drinks: Water, Gatorade and lemonade

2010 Season Notes
SP Music: "Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff
FS Music: "Firebird" by Igor Stravinsky

Costumes designed by REST
2009 Season Notes
SP music: "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica
FS music: "Firebird" by Igor Stravinsky

Earned the silver at the Cup of China.
2008 Season Notes
SP music: "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin
FS music: Zoot Suit medley

Claimed the bronze at the NHK Trophy, his first medal in the Grand Prix Series ... Won the bronze at the U.S. Championships and placed fourth at the Four Continents Championships.
2007 Season Notes
SP Music: "Stray Cat Strut" by Brian Setzer and music from The Pink Panther soundtrack by Henry Mancini
FS Music: "Space Shuttle" and "God Bless the Child" by Buddy Rich

Won the gold at both of his Junior Grand Prix Series events, the JGP Final and the World Junior Championships.
2006 Season Notes
SP Music: Peter Gunn medley
FS Music: Music from the Once Upon a Time in Mexico soundtrack by Robert Rodriguez

Won gold anad silver at his two Junior Grand Prix Series events, qualifying him for the JGP Final ... Won the U.S. junior championship ... Placed fourth at the World Junior Championships.
2005 Season Notes
SP Music: Music from the Shaft soundtrack by Isaac Hayes
FS Music: Selections from the soundtracks of Lawrence of Arabia by Maurice Jarre and Samson and Delilah by Victor Young
2004 Season Notes
SP Music: Music from the Shaft soundtrack by Isaac Hayes
FS Music: Elvis medley

Won the U.S. novice pewter medal.
2003 Season Notes
SP Music: "Zorro"
FS Music: Elvis medley
2002 Season Notes
FS Music: "Zorro"

Stephen Carriere's free skate at the 2009 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships 400K | 700K
Stephen Carriere's short program at the 2009 AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships 400K | 700K
Stephen Carriere's free skate from 2007 Skate America 400K | 700K
Stephen Carriere's free skate from U.S. Championships 400K | 700K
Stephen Carriere's short program from 2007 Skate America 400K | 700K
Stephen Carriere practice 400K | 700K
USA vs. Japan - Stephen Carriere (USA) 400K | 700K
Skate America - Day 1 400K | 700K
Stephen Carriere practice 400K
USA vs. Japan - Exhibition Program 400K