1.   Before Thursday, she was seen more as a curiosity, the skater who was trying to make history by completing a quadruple jump.

2.   Skaters try to develop a reputation with the judges to keep their names afloat and to move up in the rankings.

3.   Skaters try to reveal their personalities and artistry as they interpret the music they have chosen, all while trying to up the ante on their technical skills.

4.   The Canadian skaters tried to remain above the fray on Tuesday.

5.   The third Roanoke skater tried to pull McKersie out, but he slid across and stopped the shot with his pads.