Brad Griffies

Brad Griffies has endeavored to become one of the most sought after skating costume designers since his costumes first appeared on the National scene in 2000.  Since then Olympians have worn his creations in '02' & '06'. Kimmie Miessner, his most notable client won her US & World titles wearing his unique custom designed outfits. 

As a 4-time US National Figure Skating Competitor, winning two U.S. Bronze Medals and a JGP appearance, it's fair to say that Brad has extensive knowledge of the sport of figure skating.  He began skating at the age of 10 in Atlanta training with World Roller Coach Tim Abell, and 2 years later Olympic Coach Don Laws was added to the mix.  As an adolescent he became intrigued with the design, style, comfort and fit of his own skating clothes.  He also observed that many of the ladies dresses were pretty; but he instinctively knew that the cut and shape of their costumes did not enhance certain body types.  Thus, he embarked on a mission; create skating clothes that were 'comfortable, flattering, and beautiful.'  No problem!  And so a business was born in his basement where he plastered the walls with designs by his fashion icons, "Bob Mackie" for clothing, and "Lauren Sheehan," top skating costumer.

While still in his teens Brad was sewing up a storm for friends and local skaters.  Like any good thing, envy struck and he became the go-to-guy for innovative, good-looking outfits!  When he turned 18 he courageously 'cut the cord' and headed for the University of Delaware to broaden his horizons as a skater under the coaching of Tracy Poletis, as well as to build his costume clientele.  His persistent work ethic paid off as he continued to grow into a nationally known competitor and designer.  Today Brad is no longer a competitor; however his creativity is in full swing with a new line of active wear, and ready to wear skating dresses.   He also continues to create  custom designs for figure skaters in all disciplines.      

  
 


Samantha Huntt


Samantha is from Ellicott City, Maryland and trained at the University Of Delaware under the direction of Pam Duane-Gregory. She competed as a single skater in the United States and internationally before turning professional at the age of 19. Throughout her competitive career, Samantha also performed with the Next Ice Age and competed in ensemble competitions making her a five time International Ensemble Champion. As a professional, she has performed worldwide as a soloist in Thailand, Brazil, Germany, France, Holland, Canada and The Caribbean on Royal Caribbean's "Mariner of the Seas". Samantha has toured the United States for three years with Broadway on Ice sharing the stage with Dorothy Hamill, Brian Boitano, Nancy Kerrigan, Oksana Bieul and Rudy Galindo. Most recently she toured Europe with Holiday On Ice as the Principal in “Mystery” Choreographed by Olympic Champion, Robin Cousins.
 


Megan Raver


Megan began skating at the age of 6 at a friend's birthday party and has been on the ice ever since. She has been asked to participate in shows such as the Next Ice Age and New York Theatre on Ice but has declined to follow her competitve skating career. Her goal is to make the 2010 U.S Figure Skating Championships. Megan's favorite skating memory was being awarded the Elizabeth Hill Memorial Medal, named in honor of her good friend Lindsay's mother who passed away from cancer. When Megan is done competing she would like to skate in shows because she loves to perform. She is an avid supporter of Pennies In Action. Her mother was a Ballroom Dancer. Her idols are Audrey Hepburn and her mother. One day she hopes to visit Greece. Her most prized possesions are her U.S figure skating medals and her dachsund, Abby. On her list of things to do is coach, attend college, and hopefully pursue a career in journalism. She enjoys reading, relaxing, playing Texas hold'em with her family, and writing. When she retires from skating she would like to pursue acting and modeling. Megan was featured in the 2009 documentary which premiered on MTV.		  


Blake Rosenthal

Blake began skating at age 3 on a pond at her cousin's farm.  She is the 2006 Novice National Silver Medalist and 2007 Jr. Pewter Medalist. She was also a member of the U.S. National Team (2005 and 2006) as an ice dancer with partner Calvin Taylor, with whom she won the 2003 U.S. intermediate championship and 2005 U.S. Novice bronze medal.  She also competed in ice dancing at the 2006 Junior Grand Prix (Hungary) and finished second at the 2005 Estonia Ice Dance International.  Blake is in the honors program at Radnor High School and has won numerous academic awards including the 2006 and 2007 Distinguished Honors Scholar for Outstanding Academic Achievement, 2005 School District Achievement Award and two prizes for her poetry. She volunteeres for fundraisers for the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life and Edge Out Cancer, as well as Jump Rope for Heart and a Skate-a-Thon for Leukemia/Lymphoma.  Hobbies include reading, running, and playing tennis and the piano.  Martha's Vineyard is one of her favorite places.  She would like to become a pediatrician. Her Grandfather was a Pennsylvania state champion in track and field. 


Maria Sperduto

Maria began skating in group lessons when she was four years old.  She trains under Ann Eidson, Tom Incantalupo, and Ben Miller at Pleasant Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota.  She is a Regional and Sectional medalist and competed at the 2010 U.S. Nationals as a Senior. Maria has won many academic achievement awards; her latest recognition is as a National Merit Commended Scholar.  She volunteers a lot and is the founder of YEA (Youth Energy Assistance), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping poor families in Minnesota heat their homes in the winter.  Maria’s hobbies include snowboarding, tennis, boating, and playing basketball, baseball, ping-pong, and pool with her brothers, and going to movies, dancing, and shopping with friends.  She loves spending time with the younger skaters at St. Paul FSC, and loves being silly, because most of the time she’s working really hard. She plans to study medicine in college.



Megan Williams-Stewart


Megan began skating at the age of 3 because her mom was a speedskater and always on the ice.  She is the 2006 Ondrej Nepela Memorial Champion and the 2007 Nebelhorn Trophy Silver Medalist.  Her mom competed in the U.S. Speedskating Championships five times and was a medalist in the North American Championships.  Williams-Stewart participated in the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program in 1997.  Megan is also a coach at the University of Delaware.  Her most prized possessions are her stuffed animals, USA warm-up and Scooby-Doo necklace charm.  Megans hobbies are spending time with her family and friends, cooking with her dad, going to movies.  Says one of her best moments was being shown on ESPN and ABC during the 2005 and 2006 U.S. Championships.  She would also like to be on "The Amazing Race" oen day.  Megan listens to all kinds of music - rock, hip hop, oldies and 90s. 		 

Lisa Yee

Lisa of Potomac, Maryland is an U.S Regional and Sectional skating competitor. She began skating at the age of seven, while her brother, Derek, played ice hockey. Lisa was selected and awarded by news anchor JC Hayward on WUSA 9 News as one of the “9 Amazing Kids”. WUSA 9 recognized “9 Amazing Kids” who has either excelled in academics, overcome an incredible physical or emotional situation, demonstrated unusual musical talent, artistic achievement, or exhibited a passion of helping to make life better for others. She was featured in article, “Young Skaters Dream Big” in the Potomac Gazette.  She volunteered to coach Special Olympic figure skaters to fulfill their dreams. She is on the Dean’s List at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is majoring in Kinesiology and is planning on pursuing a career in physical therapy. Hobbies include shopping, running, working out, and hanging out with friends.