Alexandria began skating at the age of 8 with Over The Edge Learn To Skate at Hudson
Valley Community College. After five short weeks, her mom asked one of the Learn to Skate
coaches, Kristen, if she knew of anyone who could give Alexandria a couple of private
lessons. She eagerly replied, "I would be happy to coach your daughter". Six weeks after
Alex started her private lessons she competed in the 2002 Saratoga Springs ISI Competition
and placed 1st. Alexandria was hooked!
In September of 2003, Alexandria entered her first United States Figure Skating competition,
Rochester Fall Skate, as a Pre-Preliminary competitor and placed 1st in her Freeskate, and
1st in all her compulsory events. She was delighted.
In December of 2005 Alexandria moved up to the Juvenile Level after spending only 1 month
at Pre-Juvenile where she placed 2nd at the Pioneer Valley Penguin Invitational and 1st at the
15th Annual Skaneateles Invitational. Alexandria's first time competing at Juvenile was this
past March at a little local competition, the Garren Invitational. Alexandria brought home a
gold medal and won the 2006 Linda Levitt Trophy. In April, Alexandria placed 4th at the
Morris Open in New Jersey which earned her a spot in the Championship round.
December 2, 2006 will mark Alex's debut at the Intermediate Level. Espana Cani from the
Shall We Dance soundtrack will be her short program and On The Town, Times Square, 1944
will be her long.
Alexandria is coached by Linda Cowper. Off-ice, Alex trains with Chrissy Cedilotte and loves
working with Paula Wagener for her dance.
Alexandria lives with her mom, Rebecca, her stepdad, David Kreiger, and her little brother,
Ashton Pennington. Alexandria's dad, David McCullough, lives in Rochester with his wife,
Linda, and their daughter Leanne.
FUN FACTS:
Full Name: Alexandria Princessia Southard
Skating Level: Juvenile Freeskate - Novice Moves in the Field - Have passed one dance in Bronze, Ice Dancing
Home Club: Uncle Sam Skating Club
Skating Coach: Linda Cowper
Favorite Subject: Social Studies/History
Favorite Colors: Pink, Blue, and Purple
Favorite Foods: My mom's homemade Shrimp and Broccoli Alfredo, Cheesecake, and Baked Chicken with Salsa on top
Favorite Movies: The Cutting Edge, Clueless, and Watchers in the Woods
Favorite Possessions: My Skates, and my First Diamond Ring that my Mom and David gave me. It is a tiny diamond but I love it.
Favorite Female Singer: Kelly Clarkson
Favorite Male Singers: Tim McGraw and Toby Keith
Favorite Group/Bands: No Doubt and Offspring
Favorite TV Shows: Simple Life, 90210 (reruns), and Big Brother
Best Buddies: KaraLin, Marionna, Rebecca, Meghan H., Megan B. and Lauren.
Favorite Stores: Abercrombie, Limited Too, and Gap
Favorite Jump: Double Loop
Favorite Spins: Sit Spin and Layback
Favorite Female Skater: Jenny Kirk, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Sasha Cohen
Favorite Male Skater: Scott Hamilton and Evan Lysacek
Favorite Competition and Why: 2003 Rochester Fall Skate because I fell while on my practice ice and hit my head. It hurt badly but I decided to compete and
not give up. I came in 1st. It is also a special memory because it was my first USFS competition, and so many of my family members were there to support me.
Coaches I Have Worked With In Alphabetical Order: Michela Boschetto, Linda Cowper, Erika Haegele, Beata Handra, Kristen Kelts, Evelyn Kramer, Charles
Sinek, Gilberto Viadana, Nick Wakeman, and Shealee Whitney.
