Prior to West Point: Competed five times in the Junior Olympics posting third-place finishes in age group in both disciplines in 2008... placed sixth overall and first in age group the following year ... qualified for the American Legion after placing in the top 15 nationally in 3-position air rifle .. ... high women in prone anysights at the NRA nationals in 2010 ... high women in prone in the state of Pennsylvania (2008-12) ... lettered twice in volleyball at Palmyra Area ... co-captain ... member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Given name is Ayssa Sue Gestl ... parents' names are Erin and Shelley Gestl ... brother Alex (16) ... grandfathers Ernest Gestl and Dennis Mantz served in the military ... comes from a shooting family that includes father, brother, uncle (Eric Gestl) and grandfather (Ernest Gestl) ... major is undeclared.
