Kayla McArthur

Team USA Years:2010,2012 
Hometown:Lemoyne, Pennsylvania  
High school attended: Cedar Cliff High School 
Year of graduation: 2011
College: Shippensburg University
Year of graduation: 2014
Degree/major: Phycology  
Career goals: To be a Pediatric Speech/Language Pathologist 
Current skating club: Olympic Artistic Club 
Coaches name: Bob Carrier and Tiffany Bogden 
When did you begin skating: At 13 months 
Are you sponsored and if so, by whom: No official sponsors but I have received help from my Grandparents, Aunt and Uncle, Bob Carrier, Olympic Skating Center, Christiana Skating Center and Fantasy Skating Center. 
Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: To be a World Champion 
Team USA Sport Accomplishments: 13th at my first World Championships 
Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports: I received both of my Gold Medals in Figures and Loops this year. 
Who are the people you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: In the past year my life has drastically changed. I have learned to be independent, strong, and make choices that make me happy.  I have learned to juggle college, skating, a job, and close relationships with my sister, Aunt, Uncle, Cousin Dane, Grandfather, Grandmother, and now my coach, Bob Carrier. I have many other people that I hold dear, but these are the people that I confide in and they have helped me through the tough times and have made me realize that whatever I put my mind to I can achieve. 
What music do you listen to during training or competition? Anything upbeat and something that I can sing and dance to. 
What makes you a unique and special person: I am a dedicated and hard worker, I do not go with the rest of the crowd (thank you, Ryan Bogden)
Favorite food before a competition: Clif Bars: chocolate chip flavor 
Favorite movie: Mr. and Mrs. Smith 
Favorite place to shop: Forever 21
Most prized possession: My Skates (DUH)!!!!!
If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: Passionate 
Sister: Kandace McArthur, she just got 3rd in the Junior World Class Figure event this year! My dream is that we can both represent Team USA together, one year!