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Byrne started skating at the age of 7 ... Her friends were taking group lessons and it looked like fun ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program in 1998 ... Has a younger brother, Chip, who plays hockey, golf, and lacrosse ... Attends Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School ... Volunteers with the Montgomery County Special Olympics in Ardmore, Penn. ... Teaches children with disabilities how to skate once a week ... Her hobbies include spending time with friends, shopping, reading, listening to music, watching TV, swimming and going to the beach ... Has a passion for animals ... Biggest life defining moment was becoming a member of Team USA and receiving her first Junior Grand Prix assignment ... Would like to be on "Dancing With the Stars" ... After skating, she still wants to skate in shows and possibly work with dolphins ... Would like to meet Kirsten Dunst ... Listens to all kinds of music on her iPod.

Favorite TV show: The O.C. and Grey's Anatomy
Favorite movie: Wimbledon
Favorite charity: Special Olympics
Favorite celebrity: Kirsten Dunst and Sandra Bullock

Bartholomay started skating at the age of 8 ... His sister skated and he spent a lot of time at the rink so his mom thought he should try it ... Has a sister Jamie who also competes as a figure skater ... Previously coached by Allison Cattani ... Attends Laurel Springs High ... Landscapes and mows his neighbors' lawns on the weekends ... Helps with skating classes during the week ... Hobbies include playing football and basketball with friends, working out, listening to his iPod and using the Internet for downloading music, checking facebook.com and myspace.com and talking to his friends ... Has a passion for karate and learning to play new songs on his guitar ... Says not many people know he doesn't like having his picture taken ... Would like to meet Alexei Yagudin because he has been an inspiration in his career so far ... His iPod is full of all kinds of music, including My Chemical Romance, Hinder, Green Day, and some rap.

Favorite TV shows: Friends, Family Guy, Grey's Anatomy
Favorite movies: V for Vendetta, Office Space, Princess Bride, The Italian Job
Favorite celebrities: Mark Wahlberg, Mischa Barton
Favorite book: Eragon and Eldest by Christopher Paolini
Favorite web sites: facebook.com and youtube.com
Favorite food: Pepperoni pizza
Favorite drink: Iced green tea

2007 Season Notes
SP Music: The theme from "Earth Dance"; FS Music: "Finlandia".
Goals are to have a successful international season and medal at the Junior Grand Prix in Lake Placid ... Also want to medal at the State Farm U.S. Championships at the junior level.