Bucknell University Athletics
Bucknell Women's Rowing Announces 20-Person Recruiting Class
6/29/2005 8:00:00 AM | Women's Rowing
June 29, 2005
LEWISBURG, Pa. - Bucknell head women's rowing coach Stephen Kish announced Wednesday the addition of 20 student-athletes who will join the Bison in the fall. The Class of 2009, which boasts impressive athletic accomplishments as well as high academic standards, comprises the largest recruiting class in the history of the Bucknell women's rowing program and features student-athletes from 12 different states and England.
The recruits fall into one of three categories: coxswains, lightweights and openweights.
Tara Hankinson, Lauren Ruddy and Jeweliet Yost comprise the first group of experienced coxswains Kish has recruited. The trio will join sophomore Coral Swartz to give the Bison a solid quartet of coxswains.
"The added depth of having four experienced coxswains will go a long way in helping us raise the competitive level of the program," stated Kish.
The lightweight recruits are Caitlin Doolin, Whittney Henry, Drew Paolucci, Renee Perry and Sarah Wohlman. All five of the rowers competed at the Junior or Scholastic National Championships this past spring. Kish expects the group to have an immediate impact on the Varsity Lightweight Eight, which is no small task considering the success the Bison lightweights have experienced over the past few years, including winning gold and silver medals at the Dad Vail Regatta and being selected to represent the program at the 2004 Henley Women's Regatta in England.
"Our lightweight program is aiming to compete with the top three crews in the country and these women are going to be part of that effort," said Kish. "They have all had a hand in the growth and competitive success of their teams which will prepare them well for rowing at a Bucknell program that is on the rise."
The openweight group of recruits is the largest, featuring 12 student-athletes. Anna Boero, Christa Budney, Lauren Comegys, Alison Cutting, Lindsey Harriss, Amanda Hoes, Page Kannor, Katherine London, Kimberly Loser, Julia Martin, Nancy Miyake and Abigail Neff comprise the openweights.
"The openweight recruits come to us with a wide variety of rowing experiences and I believe each student-athlete will be able to grow and have success within our program here at Bucknell," explained Kish. "Our openweight eight has been improving dramatically over the past three years and we will add much-needed depth with this group of recruits. These freshmen will definitely have an impact when it comes to improving on our fourth-place finish at last year's Patriot League Championships. I can't wait to have everyone on the water."
Bucknell's 20 recruits will join 28 returning rowers to form the 2005-06 Bison women's rowing squad. Christine Drasba, Courtney Luzzi, Amanda Roof and Alexis Will will comprise the senior class.
BUCKNELL WOMEN'S ROWING 2005 RECRUITING CLASS
| Name | Hometown/High School |
| Anna Boero | Wilton, Conn./Wilton |
| Christa Budney | London, England/London Central |
| Lauren Comegys | Tampa, Fla./Berkeley Preparatory School |
| Alison Cutting | Lansing, N.Y./Lansing |
| Caitlin Doolin | Pennsauken, N.J./Bishop Eustace |
| Tara Hankinson | Kennett Square, Pa./Unionville |
| Lindsey Harriss | Greenwich, Conn./Greenwich Academy |
| Whittney Henry | Mathews, Va./Mathews |
| Amanda Hoes | Bedford Hills, N.Y./Lawrenceville |
| Page Kannor | Boise, Idaho/Boise |
| Katherine London | Newton, Mass./Newton North |
| Kimberly Loser | Carmel, Ind./Brebeuf Jesuit |
| Julia Martin | Rockville, Md./Holy Cross |
| Nancy Miyake | Poughkeepsie, N.Y./Arlington |
| Abigail Neff | Darien, Conn./King + Low-Heywood Thomas |
| Drew Paolucci | Haddonfield, N.J./Haddonfield Memorial |
| Renee Perry | Hamlin, N.Y./Aquinas |
| Lauren Ruddy | Rye, N.H./Phillips Exeter Academy |
| Sarah Wohlman | Northbrook, Ill./Glenbrook North |
| Jeweliet Yost | Ventnor, N.J./Atlantic City |
Anna Boero (Wilton, Conn./Wilton)
High School: Competed in Varsity Eight for Norwalk River Rowing Association ... first at Head of the Schuykill in 2003 and 2004 ... second at Head of the Connecticut in 2004 ... first at Newport Rowing Festival in 2004 ... second at Northeast Regionals in 2005 ... seventh at Junior Nationals in 2005 with the Maritime Rowing Club ... honor roll member all four years ... principle flute at Manhattan School of Music 2003-04 ... recognized as national youth leader by the National Youth Leadership Council.
Personal: Full name is Anna Natasha Boero ... born Aug. 3, 1987 in San Francisco, Calif. ... daughter of Jean and Giorgio Boero ... brother Paolo ... majoring in music.
Christa Budney (London, England/London Central)
High School: Competed for Annapolis Rowing Club 2002-04 ... competed for Marlow Rowing Club in Buckinghamshire, England 2004-05 ... president of National Honor Society ... Maryland Distinguished Scholar ... four-time recipient of the Student Leadership Award.
Personal: Full name is Christa Marie Budney ... born Oct. 26, 1986 in Monterey, Calif. ... daughter of Michael and Susan Budney ... father, Michael, was a member of the United States Naval Academy hockey team from 1976-80 ... uncle, David Doughty, graduated from Bucknell in 1978 ... sister Kaitlyn ... major is undecided.
Lauren Comegys (Tampa, Fla./Berkeley Preparatory School)
High School: Finished third, fifth and fourth in Varsity Four at Florida State Championships in 2003, 2004 and 2005, respectively ... named MVP as sophomore and junior ... elected team captain as a junior and senior ... Dean's List member all four years ... Headmaster's List as a senior.
Personal: Full name is Lauren Kilbourne Comegys ... born Oct. 9, 1986 in San Francisco, Calif. ... daughter of Lawrence and Jocelyn Comegys ... sister Blythe ... considering major in marketing.
Alison Cutting (Lansing, N.Y./Lansing)
High School: Member of volleyball team as a junior and senior ... rowed all four spring seasons ... IAC Champions 2004 ... Class IV Champions 2003 and 2004 ... third in Varsity Four at 2005 New York State Championships ... junior class president ... 2005 SADD president ... 2005 student council president ... member of high honor roll all four years ... New York State Attorney General's Triple C Award ... President's Award for Educational Excellence ... Drama Award ... 2004 Sage Award winner.
Personal: Full name is Alison Merrick Cutting ... born March 26, 1987 in Ithaca, N.Y. ... daughter of Robert and Marcia Cutting ... sisters Meredith and Victoria ... Meredith is a member of Bucknell's class of 2006 ... major is undecided.
Caitlin Doolin (Pennsauken, N.J./Bishop Eustace)
High School: Field hockey captain ... first-team all-conference and second-team all-parochial on three-time conference champion field hockey team ... most improved swimmer in 2003 ... finished 10th at 2005 Junior Nationals in rowing ... honor roll member all four years ... Dean's List member in 2004 and 2005.
Personal: Full name is Caitlin Joan Doolin ... born Nov. 12, 1986 in Mt. Holly, N.J. ... daughter of Dr. Edward and Maryellen Doolin ... sister Elizabeth ... considering major in mechanical engineering.
Tara Hankinson (Kennett Square, Pa./Unionville)
High School: Competed for Wilmington Youth Rowing Association ... varsity coxswain in 2004 ... first varsity coxswain in 2005 ... team co-captain as a senior ... distinguished honor roll member ... founder and president of equine club.
Personal: Full name is Tara Denise Hankinson ... born Sept. 12, 1986 in White Plains, N.Y. ... daughter of Denise and Michael Hankinson ... brother Mike ... sister Savannah ... considering major in management.
Lindsey Harriss (Greenwich, Conn./Greenwich Academy)
High School: Most valuable rower and captain in 2004-05 ... Golden Hammer Award winner for best 2K erg and technique ... honor roll member.
Personal: Full name is Lindsey Chase Harriss ... born June 20, 1987 in Bronxville, N.Y. ... daughter of Lucinda and Brian Harriss ... brothers Brett and Peter ... major is undecided.
Whittney Henry (Mathews, Va./Mathews)
High School: Varsity letterwinner in cross country, volleyball and rowing ... multiple gold medals in Lightweight and Junior Fours at Stotesbury Regatta and Canadian Schoolboy Regatta ... second at Scholastic Nationals in Junior Fours in 2003 ... attended Virginia Girls State ... Chesapeake Bay Governor's School Program ... National Merit Scholar.
Personal: Full name is Whittney Amber Henry ... born Feb. 4, 1987 Henrico, Va. ... daughter of Chris and Tammy Henry ... brother Chris ... considering major in biology.
Amanda Hoes (Bedford Hills, N.Y./Lawrenceville)
High School: Gold medal in Varsity Eight at Scholastic Nationals in 2005 ... reached semifinals of Henley Women's Regatta ... 2005 Harding Award recipient in 2005 for "loyalty, sportsmanship and ability" ... second at Stotesbury in Junior Varsity Four in 2004 ... three-year member of Dean's List.
Personal: Full name is Amanda Squier Hoes ... born Sept. 21, 1986 in Greenwich, Conn. ... daughter of Alexander and Donna ... brother Alexander ... considering major in art history.
Page Kannor (Boise, Idaho/Boise)
High School: Member of tennis team ... active in multiple elite-level choirs ... honor roll member ... silver and gold Boise award for academic achievement.
Personal: Full name is Page Cerullo Kannor ... born Aug. 11, 1987 in Augusta, Ga. ... daughter of Bob Kannor and Deborah Cerullo ... brother Luke ... considering major in animal behavior.
Katherine London (Newton, Mass./Newton North)
High School: Competed for Community Rowing Inc. ... sixth-place finish at Head of the Charles in 2004 ... honor roll member ... Stephen Bottomly Photography Award winner.
Personal: Full name is Katherine Sara Spivak London ... born Aug. 25, 1987 in Boston, Mass. ... daughter of Barbara Spivak and Howard London ... brothers Eric and Adam ... sister Elizabeth ... considering major in political science.
Kimberly Loser (Carmel, Ind./Brebeuf Jesuit)
High School: Competed for Indianapolis Rowing Center ... fourth-place at Midwest Junior Championship in 2004 ... high honors ... National Merit Commended Scholar ... National Honor Society member.
Personal: Full name is Kimberly Kaitlin Loser ... born Feb. 21, 1987 in Indianapolis, Ind. ... daughter of Randy and Cindy Loser ... brother John ... considering major in environmental studies.
Julia Martin (Rockville, Md./Holy Cross)
High School: Member of equestrian, cross country and rowing teams ... most valuable rower in 2005 ... team captain in 2005 ... National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society member.
Personal: Full name is Julia Brady Martin ... born Oct. 16, 1987 in Washington, D.C. ... daughter of Don Martin and Mary Jean Brady ... brother Chris ... major is undecided.
Nancy Miyake (Poughkeepsie, N.Y./Arlington)
High School: Two-year letterwinner in swimming ... four-year rowing letterwinner ... Oarswoman of the Year in 2005 ... Empire State Games finalist ... honor roll member ... honor key.
Personal: Full name is Nancy Eri Miyake ... born July 16, 1987 in New Haven, Conn. ... daughter of Masashi and Carol Miyake ... sister Joyce ... considering major in psychology.
Abigail Neff (Darien, Conn./King + Low-Heywood Thomas)
High School: Competed for Norwalk River Rowing Association ... first at Head of the Schuylkill in 2003 ... third at 2003 Head of the Connecticut ... first-place finish in Second Varsity Eight at Northeast Regionals in 2003 and 2004 ... 2005 Courage Award winner ... honor roll member.
Personal: Full name is Abigail Gehring Neff ... born April 8, 1987 in Greenwich, Conn. ... daughter of John and Gretchen Neff ... brother Brendan ... major is undecided.
Drew Paolucci (Haddonfield, N.J./Haddonfield Memorial)
High School: Led swimming team to state championship in 2003 ... Second Varsity Eight city champions in 2004 ... rowing team captain in 2005 ... honor roll member ... National Honor Society member ... Spanish Honor Society.
Personal: Full name is Drew Amelia Paolucci ... born Aug. 4, 1987 in Camden, N.J. ... daughter of Frank and Denise Paolucci ... sisters Jen, Lucia and Sophia ... considering major in business.
Renee Perry (Hamlin, N.Y./Aquinas)
High School: Competed for Pittsford Crew club team ... second at New York State Championships in 2003 and 2004 ... first at New York State Championships in 2005 ... yearbook editor ... Kathleen Lynd and Stoltz scholarship recipients ... attended National Student Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
Personal: Full name is Renee Nicole Perry ... born Nov. 3, 1986 in Rochester, N.Y. ... daughter of Kim and Lynne Perry ... sister Erica ... considering major in chemical engineering.
Lauren Ruddy (Rye, N.H./Phillips Exeter Academy)
High School: Member of soccer, track and field and rowing teams ... earned academic honors in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Personal: Full name is Lauren Sutherland Ruddy ... born Sept. 3, 1987 in Exeter, N.H. ... daughter of Mark and Donna Ruddy ... brother Chase ... major is undecided.
Sarah Wohlman (Northbrook, Ill./Glenbrook North)
High School: Competed for Lincoln Park Juniors ... seventh at Junior Nationals in 2004 ... first at Midwest and Southwest Championships in 2005 ... fifth at Junior Nationals in 2005 ... honor roll member all four years.
Personal: Full name is Sarah Jane Wohlman ... born April 24, 1987 in Chicago, Ill. ... daughter of Alan and Pamela Wohlman ... considering major in engineering.
Jeweliet Yost (Ventnor, N.J./Atlantic City)
High School: Captain of tennis team that were Cape Atlantic League and South Jersey champions ... awarded Outstanding Woman Athlete honor ... rowed at both Atlantic City High School and with the Ventnor City Rowing Club ... fourth in Lightweight Eight at Stotesbury in 2003 ... sixth-place finish in JV8 at Stotesbury in 2004 ... National Honor Society member.
Personal: Full name is Jeweliet Alexandra Yost ... born July 17, 1987 in Atlantic City, N.J. ... daughter of Jude and Clyde Yost ... brother Joel ... considering major in chemical engineering.
