“We’re ready to skate, we’re ready to compete, we’re ready to try our best,” Chartier said.

Ever since joining the team her freshman year, Chartier said she considers it her top priority.

“A lot of people say, ‘School comes first,’ but I’m not one of those people,” Chartier said. “If I have a test and I know I also have practice, I’d rather take a nap so that I’m ready for practice, rather than studying for the exam.”

Head coach of the skating team Laura Friedman said she admires Chartier’s work ethic.

“She lives and breathes (synchronized skating),” Friedman said. “She’s very dedicated, pushes the team and stays positive.”