While at the University of Illinois, Travis competed regularly at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championships and had three third place finishes, three second place finishes, and was a two-time National Champion in a variety of events, including Vault, All-Around, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar, and Team Competition. Rather than the typical medal on a ribbon lanyard, these plaques indicate the place finishes of competitors. Travis explains their significance:
“Each plaque (except the Team Award) represents an NCAA All-American honour (a top 6-finish in an event at an NCAA Championships).”
