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Introducing the Court 998 Dorshorst Trio: Tori, Tabitha and Tia Hard work has never been an issue as the girls were instilled with a strong foundation of belief in God, the importance of community service and the rewards of self satisfaction in a job well-done. 2003 BELOW: Tabi, Tori and Tia 2010: At Lake Owen, l-r, Tia, Olympic Gymnast Courtney Kupets, Tabi, and Tori. ABOVE, left: Mom Roseann as coach. The Dorshorst trio from Rudolph, WI have been involved in gymnastics from the time they could walk, hanging out in the gym while their mom Roseann coached at the YMCA. It was not unusual to fi nd Tori, Tabitha or Tia coloring in the corner or jumping into a foam pit while their mom worked. What began as a simple parent/tot class quickly turned into a team – mom as their coach and her daughters as her students. As their talent developed them into competitive gymnasts, with friendships that were formed between teammates and their families that still hold strong today, the family motto has been: "God provides the talent, you need to provide the work." God provides the talent, you need to provide the work. Dorshorst Family Motto adults. All three have been recognized in their school as either student of the month and/or scholar athletes. Mom Roseann is a lector for weekend Masses at St. Philip Church in Rudolph. Gymnastics is a natural part of the Dorshorst household. Roseann coaches at the YMCA and at the Lake Owen Gymnastic Camp in Cable, WI, while the girls train at the same facilities. The family is encouraged and supported by Roseann's husband and the girls' father Todd, a Men's National Catholic Order of Forester member who spends countless hours chauffeuring them and watching from the stands. He has been an active member of the Rudolph Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years. Hard work has never been an issue as the girls were instilled with a strong foundation of belief in God, the importance of community service and the rewards of self satisfaction in a job well-done. Whether it be through academics in school or recognition on the athletic fi eld or volunteering for church activities, the sisters realize the effort they put in comes back two-fold. The girls have all been Mass servers and donated time for pancake breakfasts at church fundraisers as well as assisting at the Huntington House, an assisted living center for disabled 14 "I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work so closely with my daughters and the other gymnasts during their athletic years, to share with them the struggles and successes, the tears as well as the laughs. They are all moments I cherish and will always keep close to my heart" By: Roseann Dorshorst of St. Mary Court 998, Rudolph-WI National Catholic Forester