2014 iowa women's rowing media guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS2014 Schedule............................................ 2Roster ......................................................... 32014 Season Preview.............................. 4-5 Head Coach Andrew Carter........................ 6Assistant Coaches ................................... 7-8Meet the Hawkeyes - ............................ 9-40Academics ................................................ 41Big Ten Network ....................................... 42University of Iowa ................................ 43-54

CREDITSThe 2014 Rowing Media Guide is a publication of the University of Iowa. The guide was written, designed and edited by Lyn Metzger and Jil Price of the UI Athletic Communications Department.

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Department of Athletics is to provide the administrative and coaching support, facilities, resources, and equipment necessary for student-athletes to graduate from The University of Iowa while participating in broad-based championship caliber athletic competition. The overall well-being of the participant and integrity of the program will be paramount in all that we do.

UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTSLocation: ................................................. Iowa City, Iowa Founded: ................................................................ 1847Enrollment: .......................................................... 31,065School Colors: ........................................Black and GoldNickname:...................................................... HawkeyesHome Facilities: .................. P. Sue Beckwith Boathouse................................................................ Lake MacBrideConference: ........................................................ Big TenPresident: ................................................... Sally MasonDirector of Athletics:.......................................Gary BartaRowing Secretary: .................................Kendra Wieditz

COACHING INFORMATIONHead Coach.......................... Andrew Carter (First Year)Alma Mater/Year ............................ Dalhousie UniversityE-Mail Address [email protected] Assistant Coach ..............Jeff Garbutt(First Year)Alma Mater ...................................................... Temple/1995E-Mail Address .................... [email protected] Coach (Novice) ..... Julie Quoss(Second Year)Alma Mater ............................................Wisconsin/2005E-Mail Address [email protected] Office Phone: ............................ (319) 335-9759

MEDIA INFORMATIONRowing Contact .......................................... Lyn MetzgerAthletic Communications Phone.............(319) 335-9411E-Mail Address ........................ [email protected] Address .................................. hawkeyesports.com

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Date Opponent Location Time

3/22/14 Clemson, Duke, Kansas, Purdue Clemson, S.C. All Day4/5/14 at San Diego Crew Classic San Diego, Calif. All Day4/6/14 at San Diego Crew Classic San Diego, Calif. All Day4/12/14 Ohio State, Indiana, Louisville Iowa City, Iowa All Day4/19/14 at Clemson Invitational Clemson, S.C. All Day4/20/14 at Clemson Invitational Clemson, S.C. All Day4/27/14 Minnesota * Iowa City, Iowa 8:00 a.m.5/3/14 at Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. 8:00 a.m.5/18/14 at Big Ten Championships Indianapolis, Ind. All Day

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Name Yr. Hometown/High School Name Yr. Hometown/High School Brianna Achs Jr. Milwaukee, Wis. (Nicolet) Alyse Higgins Fr. Council Bluffs, Iowa (Lewis Central) Kiah Allen Fr. Ottumwa, Iowa (Ottumwa) Caprisse Honsbruch Fr. Grinnell, Iowa (Grinnell)Madeline Anglin So. Metamora, Ill. (Metamora Township) Tess Kopecky Fr. West Bend, Wis. (West Bend West)Alyssa Armstrong Jr. Tipton, Iowa (Tipton) Sierra Lopez Fr. Bettendorf, Iowa (Bettendorf)Deanna Arps So. Riverside, Iowa (Highland) Trisha Martin Fr. Bettendorf, Iowa (Pleasant Valley)Sarah Bartlett Sr. Lindenhurst, Ill. (Lakes Community) Skylar McSorley So. San Luis Obispo, Calif. (San Luis Obispo)Beth Baustian Jr. Davenport, Iowa (North Scott) Kathleen Meek Fr. Des Moines, Iowa (Dowling Catholic)Kelly Below Fr. Burnsville, Minn. (Burnsville) Ellie Miller Jr. Mediapolis, Iowa (Mediapolis)Claire Benschoter So. Hartland, Wis. (Arrowhead) Emily Miller Fr. Homer Glen, Ill. (Lockport Township)Danielle Boffice So. Elk Grove, Ill. (Elk Grove) Nicole Mitchell So. Auckland City, New Zealand (Pukekohe)Victoria Bricker Fr. Runnels, Iowa (Southeast Polk) Abby Muhlenbruch Jr. Latimer, Iowa (C-A-L Community)Katie Brown So. Fox Lake, Ill. (Grant Community) Mackenzie Norton Jr. Whitefish Bay, Wis. (Divine Sr. Holy Angels)Courtney Cappalli Fr. Kildeer, Ill. (Stevenson) Michaela Powell Fr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Xavier)Rachel Chambers So. Glenview, Ill. (New Trier) Sarah Powell Fr. Park Ridge, Ill. (Maine South)Bec Clayton Fr. Melbourne, Australia (Ruyton Girls School) Jennifer Rahn Fr. Sterling, Ill. (Sterling)McKinzie Cowley Fr. Urbandale, Iowa (Valley) Emma Ramirez So. Wood Dale, Ill. (Fenton)Ellen Cranberg Fr. Milwaukee, Wis. (Nicolet) Sarah Rhoads Sr. South Elgin, Ill. (South Elgin)Rachel Crosley Jr. Glencoe, Ill. (New Trier) Zoe Ribar So. Columbus, Ohio (Upper Arlington)Erin Czupil Jr. Watervliet, N.Y. (Shaker) Hannah Rochford So. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Xavier)Kaitlyn Daugherty Fr. Fairfield, Iowa (Fairfield) Lindsay Stoffregen Fr. St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles East)Morgan Dorsey So. Joliet, Ill. (Plainfield Central) Jessica Streur So. Glencoe, Ill. (New Trier)Edwina Flakemore So. Hobart, Australia (The Friends School) Mary Stump So. Westerville, Ohio (Westerville Central)Lauren French Fr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Xavier) Lauren Subler So. Tipp City, Ohio (Tippecanoe)Kristen Garcia Fr. Sacramento, Calif. (El Camino Fundamental) Rebecca Thompson So. Fonthill, Ontario (E.L. Crossley)Kasia Gniatczyk Fr. Glenn Ellyn, Ill. (Glenbard South) Kat Tillman Fr. Shoreview, Minn. (Mounds View)Morgan Grastorf Fr. Naperville, Ill. (Waubonsie Valley) Megan Trimble Fr. Dubuque, Iowa (Dubuque Senior)Destinee Gwee Jr. Iowa City, Iowa (City High) Lauren VanderWall Fr. Sparta, Mich. (Sparta)Laura Hallman Sr. St. Paul, Minn. (River Falls) Gabrielle Watson Jr. Danville, Ill. (Danville)Allison Hanson Jr. Kirkman, Iowa (Harlan) Alexandra Wejner So. Oswego, Ill. (Oswego)Cristy Hartman So. Berlin, Wis. (Germantown) Amanda Williams So. Spirit Lake, Iowa (Spirit Lake)Hannah Hawks Jr. Mooresville, N.C. (Lake Norman)Mackenzi Hefel Fr. Farley, Iowa (Western Dubuque)Nina Hendriks So. Delft, Netherlands (Stanislas College)

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H A W K E Y E S , C A R T E R A R E R E A D Y P R O V E W H O T H E Y A R E

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Although Andrew Carter may be in his first year as the head coach of the University of Iowa rowing program, he is not a stranger to the profession. The third head coach in as many years of the Hawkeyes and Canada native has held coaching positions at the University of Miami, Clemson University, Bates College (Maine), University of Southern California, and Vassar College (New York), and has experience coaching internationally.

Carter displays an impressive resume, as he has demonstrated his ability to turn programs into conference and national contenders. Most recently at Miami, Carter helped the Hurricanes reach as high as sixth in the NCAA polls.

Carter is ready to improve an Iowa program that has been in the lower half of the Big Ten since 2008, and placed sixth out of seven teams at the 2013 Big Ten Championships. The program has not appeared in the national rankings since 2009, when the Hawkeyes were ranked 18th.

Carter has been pleased with the work ethic hes seen from this years squad in his seven months at Iowa, and sees their dedication as a key component of the programs progression.

There has been a fantastic level of training from the women, Carter said. We have made some advances in a lot of critical areas. Obviously, this winter has not helped us too much, but the athletes have shown themselves to be competitive with the off-water measures that we can come up with. Our time on the water is very crucial as well.

Each student-athlete on the team seems to bring something to the table. There are those quiet ones that come in every day and train really hard with great attitudes, and there are others that are more vocal and excited about anything. Everybody has got a little piece of something that is really contributing.

The teams hard work over the past few months will help prepare them for the highly competitive spring slate. The Hawkeyes will compete against several programs that reached the NCAA championships last year, including Clemson and conference foes Ohio State and Wisconsin.

Carter attributes much of his coaching success to competing against the best teams, and looks forward to seeing how Iowa compares to the best throughout the course of the 2014 season.

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I think we need to get a sense of where we really are as a team, Carter said. We are going to get that right out of the gate because we open up against two really good ACC schools, Duke and Clemson. Also Kansas, who in the past year has been a team that has started to come on in the Big 12. We are going to be tested each weekend.

Iowa rowing fans will have two opportunities to see the how hard the Hawkeyes have worked and progressed in person at the teams home meets on April 12 against Ohio State, Indiana and Louisville and on April 27 against Minnesota.

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ANDREW CARTERH E A D C O A C HF I R S T S E A S O ND A L H O U S I E U N I V E R S I T Y

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Andrew Carter was named the third head coach in program history for the University of Iowa rowing program in July 2013.

During his career, Carter has earned more than 50 championship medals, and over the last 12 years, he has coached seven All-Americans and 24 National Scholar-Athletes. He turned Miami into a

nationally-ranked program, and led Clemson to its first-ever Atlantic Coast Conference title and NCAA Championship appearance.

Carter came to Iowa City following a four-year stint as head womens rowing coach at the University of Miami, where he helped the Hurricanes rise from the bottom of the Atlantic Coast Conference into the national polls.

Under his leadership, the Varsity 8+ posted an overall record of 30-11 in 2013, highlighted by a San Diego Crew Classic Cal Cup Championship. In 2012, the Open 8+ and the Championship 4+ each earned silver medals at the Head of the Hooch Regatta, while the Varsity 8+ secured a bronze medal at the event.

Before taking over at Miami, Carter spent the 2008-09 season as an assistant coach at Clemson University, where he coached the Varsity 4+ group that claimed 2009 ACC and NCAA titles. The Tigers achieved a No. 9 national ranking along with eight top-three finishes during the fall season before claiming their first ACC Championship and earning a berth into the NCAA Championships.

From 2000-08, Carter was head coach of the mens and womens rowing programs at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. He led the Bobcats womens team to back-to-back NCAA Division III Womens Rowing Championships appearances, and the mens team became one of the top programs in an NCAA division. Among the student-athletes Carter coached was 2005 graduate Andrew Byrnes, a gold medalist for the Canadian

National Team (mens eight) at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

During the 2006-07, Carter spent a sabbatical year, serving as director of coach development for Otago Rowing Association in Dunedin -- the capital of Otaga province in New Zealand. While working with Otaga Rowing, he headed the regional high performance ID and development program, while overseeing more than 40 coaches and 20 regional programs.

Before his time at Bates, Carter spent the 1999-00 season as an assistant coach at the University of Southern California. From 1996-99, he served as head rowing coach at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Carter has also coached various successful collegiate, club, and provincial programs throughout his native Canada.

Carter spent two years working at Canadas National Rowing Center in London, Ontario, prior to coming to the United States. His achievements as a rower and coach include numerous medals in many of North Americas major rowing competitions such as the National Invitational Championship, Dad Vail, Canadian Championship, Royal Canadian Henley and the Head of the Charles Regatta.

Carter is a U.S. Rowing Level III Coach and a Rowing Canada Aviron Level IV Coach, as well as a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Master Instructor and Master Coach Evaluator. He is affiliated with the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association and U.S. Rowing.

Carter earned his bachelors degree in kinesiology-biomechanics from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a masters degree in kinesiology-biomechanics from the University of Western Ontario. Highly regarded in both the academic and coaching fields, Carter is a regular speaker at national and international coaching conferences on topics in biomechanics, technique, equipment, and training.

He and his wife, Kim, have a son, Mason.

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JEFF GARBUTTI N T E R I M A S S I S T A N T C O A C HF I R S T S E A S O NT E M P L E , 1 9 9 5

Jeff Garbutt was appointed interim assistant coach by first year head coach Andrew Carter in July 2013. Garbutt previously served as the assistant rowing coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Miami.

Before entering the collegiate coaching ranks, Garbutt spent more than a decade developing high school talent in New Jersey. As the head girls coach at Mainland High School (2011-13), he helped the Senior 4 accomplish a 2013 New Jersey State Championship and a 2012 New Jersey/Philadelphia City Championship. The Senior 4 also placed runner-up in the SRAA National Championship and the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in 2012. From 2010-11, Garbutt was the

freshman girls coach at Mainland. During this time, the Freshman 8 earned 2010 New Jersey/Philadelphia City Championship and New Jersey State Championship titles.

He was the head girls coach at Ocean City High School from 2004-08, where he led the team to several city, state and national championship titles. As the head coach at The Hun School of Princeton (1996-01), he helped the girls Junior 4 win the Stotesbury Cup Championships in 2000 and 2001.

Garbutt rowed collegiately at Temple University from 1990-95 and completed a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1995. He served as a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol from 1993-2013.

Garbutt and his wife, Hope, have one son, J.J.

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JULIE QUOSSA S S I S T A N T C O A C HS E C O N D S E A S O NW I S C O N S I N , 2 0 0 5

Julie Quoss is in her second season as an assistant coach at Iowa.

Quoss joins the Hawkeyes after spending five seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn, she helped build strong novice classes that went on to win a majority of their races each fall. During the spring, Quoss led the fours to the grand finals, both top finishes for Penn at the inaugural Ivy League Championship last season.

Her fours, second varsity eight and third varsity eight have also finished as high as fourth in the Eastern Sprints Championship. Those strong results helped the team gain its highest ranking in recent history, placing among the top 20.

She also served as Penns recruiting coordinator, helping Penn bring in its largest class in program history during the 2010-2011 season and its strongest class in the 2011-12 season.

In her first season at Penn, Quoss helped the team rank second in the Mid-Atlantic Region and gain their best finish in the Eastern Sprints since 1982. For her efforts, she was nominated for the Mid-Atlantic Assistant Coach of the Year.

Quoss will be no stranger to Big Ten rowing, as she was a standout walk-on for Wisconsin from 2001-2005. Quoss was a member of Wisconsins V8 that twice competed at the NCAA Championships after a five year hiatus. Her boats also medaled at the Big Ten Championships and Central Sprints. Quoss earned first and second All-Central Region team honors and was a National Scholar Athlete. She graduated from Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education.

Following graduation, Quoss helped manage the Wisconsin team from 2005-2006 and then spent a year as an assistant coach and head novice coach at Bucknell University from 2006-2007. She then trained and raced with the Vesper Summer Elites, coming away with five gold medals at Canadian Henley. Quoss also went on to help coach the Vesper Elites during the summers of 2007 and 2010.

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SARAH BARTLETT S E N I O RL I N D E N H U R S T , I L L .L A K E S C O M M U N I T Y

2012-13... Competed in two spring events... placed first in the 2V4+ and helped team take home second place in the final team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed fourth in the 2V4+ and helped team place sixth in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... Named to 2012-13 Deans List... letterwinner.

2011-12... Competed in all three fall events... competed in four spring events... competed in the 2V4+ at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

2010-11... Placed sixth at the Big Ten Championships in the 1N8+... received the Novice Award.

Before Iowa... Three-time All-Conference in soccer... All-Sectional honorable mentioned... team won regionals from 2008-10 and sectionals in 2009... awarded teams Best Defender Award as a sophomore and Unsung Hero Award as a senior... holds school records for most games started and most games played from 2006-10... member of her high school honor roll... All-Academic North Suburban Conference... member of the National Honor Society and Athletes Committed to Excellence... Illinois State Scholar.

Personal... Born September 10, 1991... daughter of Paul and Debbie Bartlett... psychology major... lists her parents as the most influential people in her life.

Why Iowa... I chose Iowa because of the countless opportunities I would have access to within academics and extra-curricular activities. I love the archetypal college-town atmosphere.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... The sheer intensity of the sport and the unrelenting demand for synchrony even in the most grueling moments.

LAURA HALLMAN S E N I O RS T . P A U L , M I N N .R I V E R F A L L S

Iowa Items... On Iowas top-10 all-time record board for the 2k and 6k score. 2010-11... Placed sixth at the Big Ten Championships in the 1N8+... received Novice of the Year award... letterwinner.

2012-13... Named second team All-Big Ten... Competed in two fall events... placed first in the collegiate pair with teammate Erin Czupil and placed second in the 1V8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed third in the 1V8+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in all three spring events... Qualified for the 1V8+ petite finals and placed third at the San Diego Crew Classic... Placed second in the 1V8+ and helped team take home second place in the team standings at the Dale England Cup... Placed sixth in the 1V8+ and helped team place sixth in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Member of the Minnesota Boat Club... club coach was Miriam Baer... captain of her junior team (2009-2010)... won the Head of the Des Moines in a single scull (2009)... won the Lipton Cup at the NWIRA Regatta her junior and senior year of high school... placed eighth at the Head of the Charles Regatta in the womens junior 4+... three-time member of her high schools academic honor roll.

Personal... Born May 10, 1992... daughter of Kevin and Bobbie Hallman... father, Kevin, was a member of the rowing team at Creighton... brother, Tim, was captain of the crew team at Creighton University, while brother, Dan, played football at St. Thomas... interdepartmental business major... lists Jesus Christ as the most influential person in her life.

Why Iowa... The University of Iowa is truly a remarkable place to be. From the very first moment I arrived on campus, I was made to feel right at home. It would be a challenge to find more kind, considerate people outside of this campus and city. The rowing coaches and the athletic staff are always pushing their athletes to excel physically, academically and socially.

My favorite aspect about rowing is... It pushes me to become a better person in all aspects of my life.


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SARAH RHOADS S E N I O RS O U T H E L G I N , I L L .S O U T H E L G I N

2012-13... Competed in all three fall events... placed first in the 1V4+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed third in the 1V4+ at the Head of the Rock... placed third in the 1V4+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in all three spring events... qualified for the 1V4+ petite finals and placed third at the San Diego Crew Classic... placed third in the 1V4+ and helped team take home second place in the final team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed fifth in the 1V4+ and helped team take home sixth place at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Four-year varsity letterwinner for high school swim team... team captain her senior year... team MVP in 2009... three-year sectional team member... letterwinner in softball.

Personal... Born September 13, 1991... daughter of Mark and Rebecca Rhoads... human physiology/exercise science major... lists her mother as the most influential person in her life.

Why Iowa... I chose Iowa because of the feeling I get when Im on campus.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... Being in the last five hundred of a race and the point where you push past the exhaustion and cross the finish line with eight other girls working just as hard as you.

What made you want to become a rower... I was actually convinced by my roommate at the time to go to the walk on meeting for rowing. I thought she was crazy and it took a lot of convincing on her part. I eventually went and fell in love with the sport and could not imagine my life without it.

BRIANNA ACHS J U N I O RM I L W A U K E E , W I S . N I C O L E T

2012-13... Competed in two fall events... placed second in the 1V8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed eighth in the 1V8+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in all three spring events... qualified for the 2V8+ petite finals and placed second at the San Diego Crew Classic... placed second in the 2V8+ and helped team take home second place in the team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed sixth in the 2V8+ and helped team take home sixth place in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Member of the Milwaukee Rowing Club for two years where she earned several gold and silver medals... club coach was Peter Helfer... trained at the Freshman National Team Camp at the University of Washington in 2012... member of the basketball team that won the 2011 Division 1 state championship as a senior... 2010 Division 1 state track and field qualifier in shot put and discus... member of the deans list all four years of high school... National Honor Society member... Nicolet High School Merit Award winner.

Personal... Born March 24, 1993... daughter of Stephan and Joanie Achs... journalism and mass communications major... lists her parents as most influential people.

Why Iowa... I chose the University of Iowa because I loved the Big Ten atmosphere, school spirit and the size of the campus.

My favorite aspect about rowing is... Racing

What made you want to become a rower... I suffered a head injury while playing basketball and my teammate, who rowed for Duke told me that I would be good at rowing. I gave it a try and, what do you know, she was right.


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ALYSSA ARMSTRONG J U N I O RT I P T O N , I O W AT I P T O N

2012-13... Competed in all three fall events... placed first in the 1V4+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed third in the 1V4+ at the Head of the Rock... placed third in the 1V4+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in all three spring events... qualified for the 1V4+ petite finals and placed third at the San Diego Crew Classic... placed third in the 1V4+ and helped team take home second place in the final team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed fifth in the 1V4+ and helped team take home sixth place at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Gold Honor Roll member all four years of high school.

Personal... Born August 14, 1992... daughter of Roger Armstrong and Denise Wood... recreation and sport business major.

BETH BAUSTAIN J U N I O RD A V E N P O R T , I O W AN O R T H S C O T T

2012-13... Did not compete

2011-12... Member of the 1V8 at the Head of the Iowa... stroked for the 2V8 at the San Diego Crew Classic and Big Ten Championships... posted a personal best in the 2k with 7:22.

Before Iowa... Competed in the Youth National Championships in 2011 and 2010, placing first in the Womens Double (2011) and fifth in the Womens Single Scull (2010)... placed second in the Womens Single Scull and 4x1 at the 2010 Club National Championships... took first place in the Womens Double at the Head of the Charles in 2010... club coaches were Brent Peterson, Peter Sharis, and Drew Baustain.

Personal... Born November 24, 1992... daughter of Dan and Terri Baustian... exercise science major.

Why Iowa... I chose to attend the University of Iowa because of the immense athletic and academic opportunities available.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... If you work hard, you will see results.

What made you want to become a rower... I wasnt exactly successful at any other sports and I really enjoyed the simplicity of rowing. I got involved after my brother rowed in high school for several years and encouraged me to give it a try.


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RACHEL CROSLEY J U N I O RG L E N C O E , I L L .N E W T R I E R

2012-13... Competed in one spring event... placed third in the 3V4+ and helped team take home sixth place at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Member of the New Trier Rowing team... high school coaches were Rose Marchuk, Sandy Culver, and Hope Poor... took fifth place in the varsity 8+ at the 2010 Head of the Charles... took first place in the varsity 8+ at the 2011 SRAA Nationals... took first place in the freshman 8+ at the 2008 SRAA Nationals.

Personal... Born November 26, 1993 in Evanston, Ill... daughter of Mark Crosley and Sheila Cohen... statistics major... lists her mother as the most influential person in her life.

Why Iowa... I loved Iowa when I visited. It had everything that I was looking for in a school; a beautiful campus, friendly people, and unlimited opportunities.

What is your favorite aspect about rowing... I love being in a boat and making that boat glide through the water is both thrilling and calming. Rowing gives you a chance to be outdoors and appreciate nature. And I love competing, all of the training, and my teammates.

What made you want to become a rower... I had participated in and tried almost every other sport and rowing was one I hadnt. I wanted to try something new.

ERIN CZUPIL J U N I O RW A T E R V L I E T , N . Y.S H A K E R

2012-13... Competed in two fall events... placed first in the collegiate pair with teammate Laura Hallman and placed second in the 1V8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed third in the 1V8+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in all three spring events... Qualified for the 1V8+ petite finals and placed third at the San Diego Crew Classic... Placed second in the 1V8+ and helped team take home second place in the team standings at the Dale England Cup... Placed sixth in the 1V8+ and helped team place sixth in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Member of Saratoga Rowing Association... club coach was Burt Apfelbaum... team captain her senior year... took first place at the Stotesbury Invite (2011)... two-time Scholastic national champion (2010,2011)... two-time NYS champion (2010,2011)... took second at the Canadian Henley... placed in the finals at the Youth Nationals (2010,2011)... received Leadership Award her senior year... National Honor Society member... participated in the Row Ride Race summer program in 2001 and 2009.

Personal... Born Aug. 22, 1993 Albany, N.Y... daughter of Gary and Paula Czupil ... health and human physiology major.

What made you want to become a rower... I started rowing as a cross training for a summer and I got hooked. I really enjoyed the complete team aspect of the sport and how competitive everyone was.


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DESTINEE GWEE J U N I O RI O W A C I T Y, I O W AC I T Y H I G H

2012-13... Named to the 2012-13 Deans List.

Personal... Born August 23, 1993... daughter of Ryan and Santana... both parents are Iowa alums... chemistry, Chinese, and pre-med major.

ALLISON HANSON J U N I O RK I R K M A N , I O W AH A R L A N

Before Iowa... Academic Achievement Award winner... high school honor roll member.

Personal... Born May 10, 1993... daughter of John and Gwen Hanson... exercise science major... lists David Seilstad, family friend, as the most influential person in her life.

Why Iowa... I chose Iowa because of its amazing academic standing and my curiosity to explore another side of myself through new extra-curricular activities, like rowing.

My favorite aspect about rowing is... The feeling that you get when all the blades are off the water at the finish. It feels like flying.

What made you want to become a rower... Having the chance to find a new way to express myself and walking onto a sport that I have never even heard of before.


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HANNAH HAWKS J U N I O RM O O R E S V I L L E , N . C .L A K E N O R M A N

Before Iowa... transferred from the University of Miami.

High School... member of high schools volleyball team... two-time MVP and Coaches Award winner... participated in club rowing as a junior and senior... National Honor Society member... Junior Marshall Award winner... member of Beta Club and student council... high school coach was Byron Walthall.

Personal... Born June 16, 1993 in Barrington, Ill... daughter of Rob and Barb Hawks... broadcast journalism and political science majors.

Why Iowa... I stumbled upon Iowa out of circumstances and it quickly became a place I knew I needed to be. I fell in love with it. The University of Iowa is a place that was warm and welcoming from the start. Seeing how much the athletic department supports their coaches and student athletes was a huge draw for me. Then I met the team and wow, that was it for me. I felt a part of the team before I was even on it. I toured the communications school and was amazed at the opportunities that were available there. Iowa was a place I would have never seen myself at but now its a place I wouldnt see myself without.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... The bonds that you make with your crew! And being out on the water.

What made you want to become a rower... I played sports my entire life and in my free time I lived out on the boat with my dad doing any and every water sport imaginable. When I reached my junior year, I heard about the opportunities for womens collegiate rowing so my parents urged me to try the sport. I fell in love with it so I quit volleyball and picked up rowing instead. I loved how it meshed my passions of sports and being on the water.

ELLIE MILLER J U N I O RM E D I A P O L I S , I O W AM E D I A P O L I S

Before Iowa... Member of volleyball team at Southeastern Community College (West Burlington, Iowa)... earned all-academic honors.

High school... Member of high schools volleyball team... team placed third at state tournament senior year... team took first in Southeast Iowa Super-conference... named All-Hawkeye Player, first team all-conference as a senior and honorable mentioned as a junior... National Honors Society member... honor roll member all four years of high school... Spanish Club member... high school coaches were Dennis Jandrey, Steve Rheinschmidt and Erin Steffner.

Personal... Born July 26, 1993 in Burlington, Iowa... daughter of David and Karen Miller... father, David, played football at Kansas State University... recreation and sports business major.

Why Iowa... I chose the University of Iowa because it has always been a dream of mine to be a Hawkeye. I always was taught in the past to follow my dreams and here I am.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... My favorite aspect of rowing would have to be the challenge. It is always a competition, which keeps it exciting.

What made you want to become a rower... My community college volleyball coach said to me one day, `Hey, Iowa is doing some recruiting for their rowing team. You should take a visit to see what it is all about. So that is what I did, I set up a visit. The day I came for the visit (Spring 2013) they put us in a boat, none of us really knowing what was going on and I just really liked it. I transferred to the University of Iowa in the fall of 2013 and decided against rowing because I thought I needed to have a smooth transition to the university atmosphere. As the fall went on I kept seeing random things around campus that would remind me of rowing, and then I saw that they were having tryouts again for this spring. So, I found my way back and I guess you can say fell in love with the sport, even with knowing close to nothing about it.


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ABBY MULENBRUCH J U N I O RL A T I M E R , I O W AC - A - L C O M M U N I T Y

Before Iowa... (North Iowa Area Community College) Played volleyball and ran track at North Iowa Area Community College... volleyball captain... took ninth place in the 400 meter dash at the indoor track national meet... qualified for 4x1 and 4x4 meters at the outdoor national meet.

High school... Member of high schools track team... holds school records in the 4x1m., 4x2m., 4x4m., Distance Medley, Sprint Medley... state track 9 event qualifier... as a senior, she took 2nd place in 4x4, 7th place in the distance medley relay, and 12th place in the sprint medley relay at the state meet... has personal bests in the 400meters(58.6 seconds),200 meters(26.8 seconds), and 100 meters(12.8 seconds)... named team MVP senior year... four-year member of high schools volleyball, basketball, and softball teams... student council president... high school coaches were Kelli Showalter, Matt Delger, Ashley Atwood, Matt Pohlman, and Dallas Pals.

Personal... Born June 16, 1993 in Ames, Iowa... daughter of Steve & Je Muhlenbruch... health & human physiology and exercise science majors.

Why Iowa... I have always been a Hawkeye fan growing, and when the chance to become a Division 1 athlete here came up I had to turn my dreams into a reality!

My favorite aspect of rowing is... The competition. Everything you do in rowing is competitive because you are always fighting for a spot in a top boat. I live for competition so rowing really satisfies that need I have to see how much better I can get each and every day.

What made you want to become a rower... I did not even know about the sport until my volleyball coach at NIACC told me I could have the chance to be an athlete at the University of Iowa. Right then I was ready to row!

MACKENZIE NORTON J U N I O RW H I T E F I S H B A Y, W I S .D I V I N E S R . H O L Y A N G E L S

2012-13... Competed in two fall events... placed second in the 1V8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed eighth in the 1V8+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in all three spring events... Qualified for the 1V8+ petite finals and placed third at the San Diego Crew Classic... Placed second in the 1V8+ and helped team take home second place in the team standings at the Dale England Cup... Placed sixth in the 1V8+ and helped team place sixth in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... Named to the 2012-13 Deans List... letterwinner.

2011-12... Novice Rower of the Year.

Before Iowa... Four-year member of her high school field hockey team... team co-captain her senior year... second-team All-Conference her junior year... three-year member of the Brookfield Lacrosse Club... co-captain and conference honorable mention... National Honor Society member... honor roll first honors recipient.

Personal... Born August 4, 1992... daughter of Andy and Rosina Norton... economics and international studies major... mother, Rosina, is a graduate of the University of Iowa... lists her mother as the most influential person in her life.

Why Iowa... Is this heaven? No, its Iowa. I couldnt have said it better myself. I love the supportive, engaging community that I have found here. One that successfully blends academics, athletics, and the arts.


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GABRIELLE WATSON J U N I O RD A N V I L L E , I L L . D A N V I L L E

2012-13... Competed in two fall events... placed second in the 1V8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed third in the 1V8+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in all three spring events... qualified for the 1V8+ petite finals and placed third at the San Diego Crew Classic... placed second in the 1V8+ and helped team take home second place in the team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed sixth in the 1V8+ and helped team place sixth in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Personal... Born April 22, 1993... daughter of Gregory Watson and Odette Hyatt-Watson... communication sciences and disorders, pre-dentistry major... lists her parents as the most influential people in her life.

Why Iowa... I had only been to the state of Iowa once before my first visit to the university. But after my visit, I knew it was going to be my home away from home.


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MADELINE ANGLIN S O P H O M O R EM E T A M O R A , I L L .M E T A M O R A T O W N S H I P

2012-13... Competed in all three fall events... placed first in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed fourth in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Rock... placed seventh in the 1N8+ and third place in the 1N4+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in two spring events... placed second in the 1N8 and helped team take home second place in the final team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed seventh in the 1N8 and helped team take home sixth place in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... Named to 2012-13 Deans List... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Four year letterwinner in softball... three-time All-state selection and two-time All-conference... recorded a .504 batting average during her senior year... had 11 RBI and recorded a .526 batting average her junior year... recorded 11 RBI and had a .421 batting average her sophomore year... collected 15 RBI and recorded a .339 batting average her freshman year... Mid-Illini Conference champions during sophomore, junior, and senior seasons... three-time Regional champion... team won Illinois Class 3A State championship as a sophomore... two-time varsity letter winner in volleyball... second team All-conference her junior year... volleyball team was regional and sectional champions... member of the National Honor Society... graduated in the top five percent of her class out of 226 students with a 4.37 GPA... volleyball coach was Karla Bartman and softball coach was Derek Linder.

Personal... Born November 9, 1993 in Peoria, Ill... daughter of Steve and Laura Anglin ... nursing major... lists her Aunt Bridget as the most influential person in her life.

Why Iowa... I got into the Early Decision nursing program, which was a major deciding factor for me to attend Iowa. I want to be a nurse and earning a guaranteed spot in the nursing program as a freshman was the cherry on top of this beautiful campus and perfect distance from my family.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... I love the thrill of being in a boat with seven other rowers a giving 110 percent, trying to out-row the other boats that are next to you in the water. I love being able to see the improvement that I have made and knowing that my hard work is paying off.

What made you want to become a rowing... The fact that I had a chance at fulfilling my dream of being a Division 1 athlete was the main reason I wanted to try rowing. I came to know about rowing when Susie Stralina and April Podbregar approached me in the bookstore and told me I looked athletic and should join the team.

DEANNA ARPS S O P H O M O R ER I V E R S I D E , I O W AH I G H L A N D

2012-13... Competed in all three fall events... placed fifth in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed 15th in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Rock... placed 12th in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in two spring events... placed second in the 1N8 and helped team take home second place in the final team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed seventh in the 1N8 and helped team take home sixth place in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Four-time letterwinner in swimming and diving at Iowa City West High School... member of the National Honors Society... graduated in the top ten percent of her class... honor roll member... class valedictorian... Service Cord honoree... high school coaches were Robert Miecznikowski and Jordan ODonnell.

Personal... Born April 28, 1994 in Cedar Rapids... daughter of Dennis and Rene Arps... parents are University of Iowa alums... chemical engineering major... lists her parents as the most influential people in her life.

Why Iowa... The university fit well with my major and personality.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... I have made a lot of new friends.

What made you want to become a rower... I joined the novice team during my freshman year.


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CLAIRE BENSCHOTER S O P H O M O R EH A R T L A N D , W I S .A R R O W H E A D

2012-13... Competed in all three fall events... placed first in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed fourth in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Rock... placed seventh in the 1N8+ and third in the 1N4+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in two spring events... placed second in the 1N8 and helped team take home second place in the final team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed seventh in the 1N8 and helped team take home sixth place in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Four-year member of her school varsity girls hockey team... team finished with the best record in school history her junior year... three-year member of the Milwaukee West Team (Wisconsin Elite Hockey League)... four-year member of the honor roll.

Personal... Born January 24, 1994 in Chicago... daughter of Doug and Ann Benschoter... father, Doug, played football (1975-79) and wrestled (1975-76) at Iowa and was a member of the 1975 National Championship wrestling team... pre-nursing major... lists her parents as the most influential people in her life.

Why Iowa... I chose Iowa because right when I stepped on campus I fell in love and felt right at home. I knew thered be nowhere else that could compare to that feeling.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... The togetherness of the team along with the chance to constantly challenge yourself.

What made you want to become a rower... It was something completely different from anything I had done before. I got my start when a family friend suggested that I hade the perfect body type for it and that I check it out.

DANIELLE BOFFICE S O P H O M O R EE L K G R O V E , I L L .E L K G R O V E

Before Iowa... Member of high schools softball team... team made it to state semi-finals as a senior... National Honor Society member... high school coaches were Ken Grams, Dick Trent, Brian Lee.

Personal... Born May 23, 1994 in Chicago... daughter of Alan & Ann Boffice... winner of the University of Iowa National Scholar award... business analytics and information systems majors.

Why Iowa... I am the first of three siblings to go out of state for college and I received direct admission to the Tippie College of Business.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... Being able to see constant improvement day by day and trying new things every time you get on a boat.

What made you want to become a rower... I watched the team last year practice on the river while I studied. When the e-mail came around for walk-ons I took the opportunity to try it out realizing I missed doing sports during my freshman year.


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KATIE BROWN S O P H O M O R EF O X L A K E , I L L . G R A N T C O M M U N I T Y

2012-13... Competed in all three fall events... placed first in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed fourth in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Rock... placed seventh in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in two spring events... placed second in the 1N8 and helped team take home second place in the final team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed seventh in the 1N8 and helped team take home sixth place in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... Named to the 2012-13 Deans List... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Member of the National Honors Society... high honors recipient... Illinois State Scholar... Scholar Athlete... Illini Girls State member.

Personal... Born February 28, 1994 in Prairie Ridge, Ill... daughter of Mike and Chris Brown... psychology/pre-med major... lists her mom as the most influential person in her life.

Why Iowa... I chose Iowa because when I visited I knew this was where I was meant to be.

RACHEL CHAMBERS S O P H O M O R EG L E N V I E W , I L L .N E W T R I E R

Before Iowa... Participated in club gymnastics... national qualifier in 2010... place fourth on uneven bars, eighth on floor, and sixth in all-around... four year honor roll member... club coach was Teri Crumley

Personal... Born August 12, 1994 in Chicago... daughter of Tim Chambers and Donna Primack... mother, Donna, is an Iowa alum... elementary education major.

Why Iowa... I chose to attend the University of Iowa because I loved the overall atmosphere of the campus and all of the people here made me feel welcome instantly. It gives me the experience of a Big Ten school, while also giving me the comfort of knowing that I can have individual help and small class sizes if I need them. Additionally, I have always been a Hawkeye fan because my mom attended the university in part of her undergraduate years.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... My favorite aspect about rowing is that it is a team sport. I have never been a part of a team sport before and its exciting to see a team working all together. Additionally, since I am a coxswain, I like that I get to be a leader on the team.

What made you want to become a rower... I joined rowing because I wanted to try something new that I had never done before. I attended the informational meeting and wanted to try out a sport besides gymnastics, and I was ready for a new challenge!


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MORGAN DORSEY S O P H O M O R EJ O L I E T , I L L .P L A I N F I E L D C E N T R A L

Before Iowa... National Honor Society member.

Personal... Born June 30, 1994... daughter of Rollie and Victoria Dorsey... biomedical engineering major.

Why Iowa... The campus was beautiful and it felt like a perfect fit.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... Its challenging both mentally and physically.

What made you want to become a rower... I enjoy trying new things and rowing was something Id never done before, and it looked like a lot of fun.

EDWINA FLAKEMORE S O P H O M O R EH O B A R T , A U S T R A L I AT H E F R I E N D S S C H O O L

Before Iowa... Member of high schools rowing team... two-time captain of the 1V8 crew... state champions in the U/19 coxless quad... member of high schools netball team... two-time team captain... also a member of high schools basketball, soccer, and track and field teams... member of the Buckingham Rowing Club... represented Tasmania in the 2012 Australian U/21 Youth Cup in the eight, four, and pair... state champions in the U/18 eight... represented The Friends School and Buckingham Rowing Club at the 2011 Australian National Rowing Championships while placing sixth in the U/19 eight and quad... took first in the U/16 girls first eight at the Tasmanian Head of the River... awarded the Clemes Certificate for recognition in creativity, action, and service... awarded Service Half Colors in recognition of 50 hours of service to the school and community... involved in the Sculling Skills Program at The Friends School for teaching grade six how to row... high school coaches were Andrew Flakemore and Ian Jordan... club coach was Neil Stump.

Personal... Born August 2, 1994... daughter of Andrew and Kate Flakemore... health and human physiology major.

Why Iowa... I wanted an American college experience; Iowa has amazing athletic facilities and great support for student athletes.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... You get to be apart of something bigger than yourself.

What made you want to become a rower... Rowing has been in my family for a very long time. Both my Pa and Dad rowed and coached so I was brought up in a rowing family surrounded by the rowing culture. It was offered as a sport at my school in grade seven so I tried it out and I have been rowing ever since.


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CRISTY HARTMAN S O P H O M O R EB E R L I N , W I S . G E R M A N T O W N

Before Iowa... Member of the Milwaukee Rowing Club... club coach was Emily Caflisch... participated in the Head of the Charles with the V8... two-time letterwinner in track... letterwinner in cross country.

Personal... Born September 7, 1994 in Two Rivers, Wis... daughter of Todd and Cindy Hartman... exercise science major.

Why Iowa... I chose Iowa because of the great team atmosphere and the academics.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... the determination and discipline it takes to excel in the sport.

What made you want to become a rower... A friend really pushed me to join the Milwaukee club team. I thought it looked like a very graceful sport and would be fun to try.

NINA HENDRIKS S O P H O M O R ED E L F T , N E T H E R L A N D SS T A N I S L A S C O L L E G E

2012-13... Competed in two fall events... placed first in the collegiate singles and second place in the 1V8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed eighth in the 1V8+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in all three spring events... qualified for the 2V8+ petite finals and placed second at the San Diego Crew Classic... placed second in the 2V8+ and helped team take home second place in the team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed sixth in the 2V8+ and helped team take home sixth place in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... Named to the 2012-13 Deans List... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Placed third in the Junior Womens double sculls and fifth in the Junior Womens single sculls at the 2012 Dutch National Championships... placed second in the Junior Womens quadruple sculls at the Dutch National Championships in 2011... high school coaches were Rob van Oppenraaij, IJsbrand Haagsma, Jurriaan de Vries, Marie-Jose de Groot.

Personal... Born June 5, 1994... daughter of Michel Hendriks and Charlotte Leenaers... mathematics major.


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SKYLAR MCSORLEY S O P H O M O R ES A N L U I S O B I S P O , C A L I F .S A N L U I S O B I S P O

2012-13... Competed in all three fall events... placed fourth in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed tenth in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Rock... placed 11th in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in two spring events... placed second in the 1N8 and helped team take home second place in the final team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed seventh in the 1N8 and helped team take home sixth place in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... Named to the 2012-13 Deans List... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Member of two PAC-7 League volleyball championships... recipient of the teams Most Inspirational Award... three-time academic letter recipient... SLOHS Scholar Athlete, National AP Scholar with Honors... Golden Tiger Award recipient.

Personal... Born March 17, 1994 in Las Vegas... daughter of Ty and Julie McSorley... father, Ty, is an Iowa alum... speech and hearing science major... lists all of her former teachers and coaches as the most influential people in her life.

Why Iowa... I chose Iowa for its amazing speech and hearing program, and for the opportunity to try something completely new.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... The sports depth and versatility. It requires so much mental and physical strength, endurance, and cohesion as a team.

What made you want to become a rower... I walked onto the novice team my freshman year. I wanted to become a rower because I needed a way to stay active since I wasnt playing college volleyball, and my former teammate suggested that I try rowing. I was hooked as soon as I got in a boat for the first time.

NICOLE MITCHELL S O P H O M O R EA U C K L A N D , N E W Z E A L A N DP U K E K O H E

Before Iowa... Attended the University of Auckland for a semester before transferring to Iowa... qualified for rowing national championships... (high school) three year member high schools rowing team... qualified for North Island rowing championships for both school and club in 2009 and 2011... four year member of high schools cross country team... three-time cross country national qualifier... national cross country champion in 2005... three-time North Island athletic champion in both 800 meter and 1,500 meter from 2006-2008... member of high schools netball team... four-time regional netball team member... four-time overall school athletics champion... also member of high schools swim team... passed her senior with Merit and 20 percent overall in the country... passed both junior and sophomore years with excellence and five percent overall in the country.

Personal... Born July 18, 1993 in Pukekohe, New Zealand... daughter of Lewis and Belinda Mitchell... pre-law/economics major.

Why Iowa... I had always wanted to go to a university in America. The level of competition here for sports and the facilities and coaching staff that is available to us is amazing. It seemed like such an amazing experience and I thought that I would always regret not taking up the scholarship offer if I didnt come. Iowa also looked like an amazing place and I wanted to go to a university in a smaller town.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... It pushes you to your limits. I have never done a sport that is so mentally and physically tough, which makes it that much more rewarding.

What made you want to become a rower... I had been told that I had a good physique for rowing so when I saw rowing tryouts in the newsletter, I wanted to give it a shot.


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EMMA RAMIREZ S O P H O M O R EW O O D D A L E , I L L .F E N T O N

2012-13... Competed in all three fall events... placed fourth in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed tenth in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Rock... placed 11th in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in one spring event... placed third in the 3V4+ and helped team take home sixth place at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Named one of `Fentons Finest for involvement and grades... involved in Character Counts... high honor roll member.

Personal... Born September 17, 1993 in Carol Stream, Ill... daughter of Michael and Deb Ramirez...English secondary education major... lists her English teacher, Mr. Escobedo, as the most influential person in her life.

Why Iowa... I chose Iowa because it offered competitive learning in a college town environment. I also really appreciated that it was a Big Ten school with a lot to offer athletically.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... It is the only sport I know that not only pushes you to your fullest, but it also offers you a family of women who stand behind you and support you in your push. We all fight everyday, but its together.

What made you want to become a rower... I was always in love with being on the water, starting with kayaking. When I saw that rowing was offered at Iowa, I was drawn to the thought of it. I became a Novice Walk-On my freshman year.

ZOE RIBAR S O P H O M O R EC O L U M B U S , O H I OU P P E R A R L I N G T O N


Before Iowa... Four-year member of high school rowing team... coached optimist basketball... Link Leader freshman mentor and peer collaborator... high school coaches were Michael Rice and Chris Bock.

Personal... Born December 16, 1993 in Chicago... daughter of Donald and Tracee Ribar... graduated Magna Cum Lade... pre-physical therapy major.

Why Iowa... Rowing was not only a great opportunity at the University of Iowa, but Iowa is also home to a great selection of health sciences. Not to mention I thoroughly enjoyed the people and atmosphere here at Iowa.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... Not everybody can do it.

What made you want to become a rower... I wanted to do field hockey, but was convinced to do rowing instead. And I had never expected it to be such a life changing decision.


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HANNAH ROCHFORD S O P H O M O R EC E D A R R A P I D S , I O W AX A V I E R

2012-13... Competed in all three fall events... placed fifth in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed 15th in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Rock... placed 12th in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in one spring event... placed third in the 3V4+ and helped team take home sixth place at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Five-time first team All-State in gymnastics... won seven state gymnastics titles... Level 7 Iowa State Vault Champion as a freshman and sophomore... holder of five consecutive undefeated seasons in vaulting... owns a personal best 9.875 on the vault... named first-team All-Metro in the 100 meter dash in track as a senior... owns high schools 100m dash record with a time of 12.39 seconds... placed 10th in the 4x200m and ninth in the 4x100m at the 2012 Iowa State Track Meet... All-Academic in track and field... named and All-American in cheerleading... recipient of high schools Hall of Fame Award... Xaviers Female Ambassador of the Year Award winner... Listed in Whos Who Americas High School Students... member of the United States Achievement Academy... member of the National Honor Society.

Personal... Born March 8, 1994... daughter of Rock and Peggy Rochford... father, Rock, played free safety at Northern Iowa from 1981-82... pre-med and biomedical engineering major, physics minor... lists her younger sister, Liv, as the most influential person in her life.

Why Iowa... I fell in love with the sense of community and incredible pride held by everyone on campus.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... the constant mental and physical challenges I am privileged to work through with a family of teammates at my side.

What made you want to become a rower... I love to train and I love to compete. Coming to college, the opportunity to do both presented itself in the form of rowing.

JESSICA STREUR S O P H O M O R EG L E N C O E , I L L .N E W T R I E R


Before Iowa... Four-year member of her high schools rowing team... high school coaches were Rose Marchuck and Sandy Culver... took seventh place in the womens varsity at the Head of the Charles as a senior... took first place in the varsity 4 at the Scholastic Midwest and fifth place in the womens varsity at the Head of the Charles as a junior... took fourth place in the womens freshmen 8+ at the SRAA Nationals.

Personal... Born January 18, 1994... daughter of John and Stacy Streur... English major.

Why Iowa... I chose Iowa because I fell in love with the school on my official visit.

My favorite aspect about rowing is... Water time.

What made you want to become a rower... I learned to row my freshman year of high school. I was told to do it by my dad, who also rowed in college. Now I havent stopped rowing and hes started again.


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MARY STUMP S O P H O M O R EW E S T E R V I L L E , O H I OW E S T E R V I L L E C E N T R A L

2012-13... Competed in all three fall events... placed first in the 1V4+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed third in the 1V4+ at the Head of the Rock... placed third in the 1V4+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in all three spring events... qualified for the 1V4+ petite finals and placed third at the San Diego Crew Classic... placed first in the 2V4+ and helped team take home second place in the final team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed fourth in the 2V4+ and helped team take home sixth place at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Member of the Westerville Rowing Club... club coach was Trish Chase... two-time letterwinner in and soccer... three-time scholar athlete for soccer.

Personal... Born January 6, 1993 in New Castle, Del... daughter of Reene Petro... sociology/criminology major... lists her mom as the most influential person in her life.

Why Iowa... I chose Iowa because the people were just so nice and I couldnt help but feel like I was at home while I was on campus and visiting the boat house. At that moment, I knew I had to go to Iowa.

LAUREN SUBLER S O P H O M O R ET I P P C I T Y, O H I OT I P P E C A N O E

2012-13... Competed in all three fall events... placed first in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... placed fourth in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Rock... placed seventh in the 1N8+ and seventh in the 1N4+ at the Head of the Iowa... competed in all three spring events... qualified for the 2V8+ petite finals and placed second at the San Diego Crew Classic... placed second in the 2V8+ and helped team take home second place in the team standings at the Dale England Cup... placed sixth in the 2V8+ and helped team take home sixth place in the final team standings at the Big Ten Championships... letterwinner.

Before Iowa... Four-time letterwinner in swimming... qualified for the Division II State Swim Meet all four years... only girl from her school to qualify for the state meet all four years... three-time National Meet qualifier... hold school records in three relays, the 200 medley, 200 free and 400 free and in the 50 free individual... team won he CBC Conference title all four year... co-captain of schools swim team her senior year... three-time letterwinner in soccer... first-team All-Conference her senior year... Academic Scholar Award recipient... two-year member of the National Honors Society... high school coaches were Doug Rabe and Tim Rambeau.

Personal... Born December 19, 1993... daughter of Todd and Annette Subler... physical therapy major... lists Jesus as the most influential person in her life.

Why Iowa... I chose Iowa because of the opportunity to succeed in various ways... academically and athletically with a wonderful supporting team alongside you. The physical therapy school is also one the top schools in the nation.

My favorite aspect about rowing is... The mental and physical toughness you gain from it.


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REBECCA THOMPSON S O P H O M O R EF O N T H I L L , O N T A R I OE . L . C R O S S L E Y


Before Iowa... Rowed for E.L. Crossley for five years... awarded Overall Oarswoman in 2011 for SNRC... Won the Canadian Junior National Team Trails in 2010... as a senior, was the first lightweight womens crew to triple crown... earned two Schoolboy medals... earned two Schoolboy medals and one Henley Gold medal as a junior... earned two Schoolboy medals and one Stotesberry medal as a sophomore... member of the South Niagara Rowing Club... club coaches were Pay McNally, John Ruscitti, and Darcy Usborne.

Personal... Born September 9, 1993... daughter of Brian and Sherry Thompson... health and human physiology major... lists her club rowing coach, Pay McNally, as the most influential person in her life.

Why Iowa... I chose Iowa for its amazing athletic facilities and amazing academic support.

ALEXANDRA WEJNER S O P H O M O R EO S W E G O , I L L .O S W E G O

Before Iowa... Member of high schools badminton team... member of English Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society and Technical Honor Society... awarded for over 150 hours of community service.

Personal... Born April 30, 1994 in Farmington, Mich... daughter of Craig and Angela Wejner... computer science and art majors.

Why Iowa... I knew I wanted to go to college out of state, and when I took a tour of the campus, I loved the atmosphere. I also received a scholarship from the university.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... I love the competition and overall energy of the sport. Also, I liked the idea of getting to be a leader on the team as a coxswain.

What made you want to become a rower... When I came to Iowa, I really wanted to continue to be involved in sports. When my friend, who was on the team, told me about rowing, I became really interested.


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AMANDA WILLIAMS S O P H O M O R ES P I R I T L A K E , I O W AS P I R I T L A K E

Before Iowa... Three-year member of high schools golf team... took eighth place at the Iowa State Golf Meet as a junior... regional champions as a senior... awarded the Directors Choice Award in 2012... Vice President of Roots and Shoots, a charity and environmental group... member of the Academic Decathlon.

Personal... Born March 5, 1994 in Riverside, Calif... Daughter of Jason and Mindy Williams and Dennis and Shannon Dunham... sports and recreational management major.

Why Iowa... There is always something going on and there is always an opportunity to learn new things.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... the team aspect about rowing. Knowing that we are all following, working, and relying on one another to send the boat through the water is really special.

What made you want to become a rower... I wanted to expand my life experiences and I wanted a challenge. Rowing definitely hits both of the goals.

KIAH ALLENF R E S H M A NO T T U M W A , I O W AO T T U M W A

Before Iowa... Member of high schools softball team... three year honor roll member... Kiawanas Theater scholarship winner.

Personal... Born May 12, 1995... daughter of Bruce Allen and Terri Davis... pre-med/health and human physiology major.

Why Iowa... It has a great medical program and Ive always known I was going to be a Hawkeye!

My favorite aspect of rowing is... It pushes me farther physically then Ive ever been pushed in another sport or activity. I also love all the girls and the coaches!

What made you want to become a rower... I was ran down at my orientation by a girl with a giant oar....then I was run down AGAIN by a group of girls outside of Kinnick when I was going to Kick off at Kinnick for On Iowa. I figured I should probably at least go to the meeting after that.


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KELLY BELOW F R E S H M A NB U R N S V I L L E , M I N N .B U R N S V I L L E

Before Iowa... Member of high schools track and field team... team MVP as as senior(field)... placed third in shot put and fifth in discus at sections... member of high schools swim and soccer teams... science quiz bowl member... volunteered with Empty Bowls for Full Bellies... high school coaches were Kim Harrod(swimming), Jennifer Fetig(track), Josh Wolters(track), Dirk Wells(track), and Chris Adams(soccer).

Personal... Born October 3, 1994 in Austin, Texas... daughter of Paul Below and Kathleen Ireland... mother, Kathleen, ran track and cross country at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse... genetics major.

Why Iowa... For their academic programs.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... Getting to be out on the water.

What made you want to become a rower... I wanted to become a rower in order to try something new and challenge myself. I got involved when I was doing my college visit and saw the team was looking for girls to try out.

VICTORIA BRICKER F R E S H M A NR U N N E L S , I O W AS O U T H E A S T P O L K

Before Iowa... Member of high schools basketball team... member of 5A state championship team as a senior... led the 5A tournament in offensive rebounds and second in total rebounds... team made state semi-finals from 2011-13... named honorable mention eastern division as a senior and honorable mention all-conference as a junior... part of MaxPreps Tour of Champions... member of high schools volleyball team... holds school records for individual single season blocks (92 in 2012), single season blocks per game and career serve aces (154)... team made it to state regional finals as a senior... named second team Eastern Division, second team all-conference as a senior and honorable mention all-conference as a junior... National Honors Society... graduated in top three percent of her class... earned academic letter in 2011... member of Student Activity Leadership team, National Council for Youth Leadership and FCA... high school coaches were Tracey Daily (basketball) and Matthew Parker (volleyball).

Personal... Born December 22, 1994 in Des Moines... daughter of Lance and Pam Bricker... radiation therapy major.

Why Iowa... Being a Hawkeye has always been in my family and with the University of Iowa being the only school in Iowa with a radiation therapy program, it made the choice of coming here easier.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... Pushing my body to new levels. Also, being a part of a team and competing.

What made you want to become a rower... Coach Quoss was after me to try-out and my doctor told me that rowing would be great for therapy for my knee, so I decided to give it a try!


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COURTNEY CAPPALLI F R E S H M A NK I L D E E R , I L L .S T E V E N S O N

Before Iowa... Level 10 gymnast from 2011-2013 and two-time level 10 state qualifier... member of the St. Charles Gymnastics Academy senior year... 2013 state qualifier for level 10... three year member of the Illinois Gymnastics Institute... 2012 state qualifier for level 10... placed 19th in the all-around at the state meet... 2011 state and regional qualifier for level 9... at state placed 4th on vault, 2nd on floor, and 11th in the all-around... for regionals, placed 10th on vault, 6th on bars, 8th on floor, and 9th in the all-around... placed 2nd on vault, bars and All-Around at 2010 state competition and qualified for the Regional competition placed 12th all-around and 6th on vault all for level 9... Honor Roll member all four years of high school... National Honor Society member... club coaches were Tony Toms, Maureen Medel, and Margaret Koczwara.

Personal... Born June 17, 1995... daughter of Robert Cappalli and Jackie Cappalli... father, Robert, played football at James Madison University... sister, Lexi, is a member of the gymnastics team at the University of North Carolina... biology major.

Why Iowa... I love the atmosphere and the people at UI. The academic and athletic opportunities are amazing. I am so excited to be a part of the prestigious Honors Program here while also representing my school in sports.

My favorite aspect of rowing... It is not only physically challenging, but also very mentally challenging. I have been pushed to both my physical and mental limits like never before and I love it. Also the sport is so rewarding. Hard work really pays off.

What made you want to become a rower... I was originally recruited by a few schools for gymnastics. I hurt my back my senior year so I was unable to compete anymore, but I am so competitive I knew I wanted to find something that I was just as passionate about as gymnastics. Rowing has become my new passion. This sport pushes me to my limits and I am so thankful that I have two amazing coaches that have helped me begin to realize who I am and why I joined this sport.

BEC CLAYTON F R E S H M A NM E L B O U R N E , A U S T R A L I AR U Y T O N G I R L S S C H O O L

Before Iowa... Member of high schools rowing team... team took the silver medal in the coxed quad scull in the senior school girls division 1 at both the 2013 Victorian Head of School Girls Regatta and the NSW State Championships... team took the bronze medal at the 2013 Division 1 Australian National School Rowing Championships and 10th place in 2012... holds school records for being the first crew at Ruyton to ever place at the Australian National Rowing Championships and for the quickest 2k erg time held at Ruyton (7:29.9)... took first place at the 2012 Loretto Regatta in the open Division 2 single scull... also a member of high schools cross country, Australian Rules Football (AFL), track and field (javelin, high jump, and 100 meters), basketball, and soccer teams... high school coach was Matt Wilson.

Personal... Born December 26, 1995 in Launceston, Tasmania... daughter of Ian and Janine Clayton... exercise sports science major.

Why Iowa... To be able to complete my study while participating in sport at a high grade has always been a dream to me. Iowa City appealed to me as it not only is a beautiful town, but it has first class rowing facilities with a reputable coaching staff and support crew. It will give me the opportunity to complete my dream of rowing and studying at such a competitive and high level.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... I love the bonds formed through rowing in addition to the actual rowing itself. Theres nothing better than the feel of a full crew, finding that rhythm, and pushing to the end with determination. Its both a physically and mentally demanding sport, yet so very rewarding.

What made you want to become a rower... Rowing appealed to me as a sport as it gave me the ability to push myself, test my physical fitness and interact with others on a social basis.


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MCKINZIE COWLEY F R E S H M A NU R B A N D A L E , I O W AV A L L E Y

Before Iowa... Member of Des Moines Rowing Club... two-time team captain... Three year member of high schools debate team... four-year honor roll member... four-time academic letterwinner... graduated in top 3 percent of graduating class with a 4.2 GPA... science scholar winner... club coach was Jessica Lambert.

Personal... Born August 19, 1995 in Bethlehem, Pa... daughter of Scott and Tina Cowley... grandfather played football, basketball, and baseball at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn... has a cousin who wrestles at Oregon State... pre-dentistry major.

Why Iowa... I choose to attend Iowa because they have a well-established and successful dental program which I would like to, eventually, attend.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... The constant challenge and the sense of community. More than any other sport I have ever played, you are always learning and always challenged to grow as an athlete.

What made you want to become a rower... My friend convinced me to try rowing when I was in high school and I fell in love with the sport.

ELLEN CRANBERG F R E S H M A NM I L W A U K E E , W I S .N I C O L E T

Before Iowa... Member of high schools student government, band, and Spanish club... recipient of the University of Iowa Presidential scholarship.

Personal... Born July 3, 1995... daughter of James Cranberg and Judith Cranberg... father, James, is an Iowa alum... English and Spanish majors.

Why Iowa... Scholarships.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... It is both a team and an individual sport, where your individual ability is clear from best splits but there is still a deep-seated team mentality on the water.

What made you want to become a rower... I wanted to be involved in athletics despite being uncoordinated, and was excited at the idea of leading a crew (coxing).


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KAITLYN DAUGHERTY F R E S H M A NF A I R F I E L D , I O W AF A I R F I E L D

Before Iowa... Member of high schools cross country team... two-time varsity letterwinner... two-time team captain and voted teams Most Improved member junior year... Coaches Award winner senior year... member of high schools soccer team... two-time varsity letterwinner... also a member of high schools basketball team... named Southeast Conference All-Academic team for all three sports... National Honor Society member... Student Council member... graduated with a cumulative 4.0 GPA... National Society of High School Scholars award winner... 4-H president... high school coaches were Jerrod Belzer(cross country), Roeland Hekker(soccer), Billy Strickler and Mick Flattery(basketball).

Personal... Born August 27, 1995 in Iowa City... daughter of Joe and Stacey Daugherty... pre-med/chemistry major.

Why Iowa... I chose to attend the University of Iowa because of all of the opportunities that are available here. There are more clubs, organizations, and ways to get involved than anyone could possibly imagine.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... The team aspect. I have gotten to know my teammates in a way that would not be possible otherwise.

What made you want to become a rower... I wanted to become a rower to challenge myself both physically and mentally. I was approached by my coach at orientation about rowing. I had not considered rowing before, but I thought I would give it a shot.

LAUREN FRENCH F R E S H M A NC E D A R R A P I D S , I O W AX A V I E R

Before Iowa... Member of high schools cross country team... set a personal best at the Mississippi Valley Conference meet with a time of 17:00 in the Womens 4K as a junior... honor student all through high school... member of the art club, Thespians, theater club, and key club... high school coaches were Brian Ernst and Michael Hopp.

Personal... Born October 17, 1994... daughter of Joe French and Leslie French... biochemistry major.

Why Iowa... I chose the University of Iowa because I love the atmosphere of Iowa City and I like the campus; it feel like home to me.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... Being apart of a team and working together to achieve our goals.

What made you want to become a rower... I wanted to continue athletics in college and rowing was something I hadnt tried before. I came to a clinic and summer camp at the University of Iowa.


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KRISTEN GARCIA F R E S H M A NS A C R A M E N T O , C A L I F .E L C A M I N O F U N D A M E N T A L

Before Iowa... Member of high schools swim team... four-time team MVP... 500 freestyle finalist all four years... team placed seventh at the CIF Sac-Joaquin sections in 2013... placed 14th out of 76 girls overall in the 500 freestyle at the 2013 CIF Sac-Joaquin Championships... holds personal best in the 500 freestyle (5:11.92), 100 freestyle (:54.57), and 200 freestyle (1:58.01)... holds Capitol Athletic League records in the 200 free and 200 free relay... two-time scholar athlete... National Honor Society member... California Scholarship Federation winner (Sealbearer)... Presidents Award winner for Educational Excellence... Academic Block letterwinner... member of iLead (Freshmen orientation leader), jazz, pep, and concert band... high school coaches were Matt Paige and Kyle Keller.

Personal... Born November 29, 1995... daughter of Larry and Sheri Garcia... marketing major.

Why Iowa... I thought that since I was going away for college anyways, why not really go somewhere. My sister went to college in Alabama, so Iowa didnt seem like that far away to me. Also, when I visited the campus for my recruit trip, I absolutely fell in love. The campus, the people, the environment, everything about Iowa is so refreshing and its nice a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of California life.

My favorite aspect of rowing is... The team environment is on another level! Swimming is definitely more of an individual sport and when I first got into rowing, the first thing I noticed was how much you depend on your teammates. Not only do they push you but they also encourage you to try your hardest. Its hard to have a bad attitude in this sport when there are about 40 other girls in the same boat as you.

What made you want to become a rower... I was a swimmer for 13 years and it was basically my life. For the majority of my high school career I thought I was going to go on to swim in college, but once the University of Iowa contacted me about rowing in my senior year, it opened up a whole new door for me. Beth found my `BeRecruited swimming profile online and contacted me from there! It was a big decision to stop swimming but I think change is good--especially when youre going into something as new and exciting as college. I was nervous at first when I saw how strong the rowing girls were and didnt think I could handle it! Once you get into the workouts and you see how hard everyone else is working, its impossible not to try your hardest, and thats what I love about rowing.

KASIA GNIATCZYK F R E S H M A NG L E N E L L Y N , I L L .G L E N B A R D S O U T H

Before Iowa... Two-time swimming state qualifier, two-time tennis state qualifier and four-time state track and field qualifier... holds the Glenbard South school record in the 50 free... member of the Key Club... involved in newspaper and band.

Personal... Born in August 1995... daughter of Margaret and Jerry Gniatczyk... health and human physiology major.

Why Iowa... I chose the University of Iowa for its academics and atmosphere. It feels like home.

What made you want to become a rower... It is such a beautiful sport to watch, and I knew right away that it was what I wanted to do.


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MORGAN GRASTORF F R E S H M A NN A P E R V I L L E , I L L .W A U B O N S I E V A L L E Y

Before Iowa... Four year member of high schools basketball team... three-time team captain and MVP... team made All-State Final Four as a junior... named All-Conference as a junior... posted a triple-double with career best 20 points, 13 rebounds, and two assists as a senior... member of the Bolingbrook Panthers traveling team... also a two-year member of high schools volleyball team... high school coach was David Owles.

Personal... Born April 18, 1995 in Aurora, Ill... daughter of Grant Grastorf and Ann Buonamici... father, Grant, played basketball at North Park University... cousin, Gary Cornish, was a member of the baseball team at Saint Marys College of California... elementary education major.

Why Iowa... I chose to attend the University of Iowa because from the moment I stepped on campus, I could tell it was a perfect fit. The campus is right in the heart of the town, which is a lot like my hometown so it has that homey feel. It offers the major I was looking for and it just so happens to one of the top in the country for the teaching program. Plus, everyone here is so friendly and inviting. And who doesnt love a Big Ten school?

My favorite aspect of rowing is...

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