Bucknell University Athletics
Bucknell Women's Rowing Announces Lightweight Recruits
6/16/2008 8:00:00 AM | Women's Rowing
June 16, 2008
LEWISBURG, Pa. - Three days after releasing a list of 12 coxswain and openweight recruits, Bucknell head women's rowing coach Stephen Kish on Monday announced 13 lightweight recruits who will complete the Bison Class of 2012. The largest recruiting class in program history features lightweight rowers from eight states and England. Three of the lightweights hail from Pennsylvania.
Hilary Dabney, Joanna Freeman, Katharine Leonard, Cassie Mastrostefano, Elizabeth Munson, Katlynn Pentecoste, Nicole Pilling, Emily Ralen, Hanna Rozowski-Vogt, Molly Schneider, Sari Schwartz, Hilary Strong and Caitlin Vogelsang are the 13 lightweight recruits. Once again Kish expects his incoming recruits to have an immediate impact on the overall team, as well as the lightweight group, which recently finished fourth at the IRA National Championship Regatta. It was the third straight trip to the Grand Final for the varsity lightweight eight, which won the first national title in school history in 2007 at the IRA Regatta.
"The lightweight program has been steadily developing with four appearances at the IRA in the last five years," said Kish, a 1992 graduate of Bucknell. "With our largest and most talented group of incoming lightweights ever, we look forward to furthering our lightweight rowing tradition. This class will help to make that group larger, stronger and deeper."
Bucknell's 25 total recruits will join 48 returning rowers to form the 2008-09 Bison women's rowing squad. Gillian Carter, Caitlin Doolin, Whittney Henry, Page Kannor, Beth Mooney and Jeweliet Yost will form the six-person senior class.
BUCKNELL WOMEN'S ROWING 2008 RECRUITING CLASS (Lightweights)
Name - Hometown/High School
Hilary Dabney - Milwaukee, Wis./Whitefish Bay
Joanna Freeman - London, England/The American School
Cassie Mastrostefano - McLean, Va./McLean
Elizabeth Munson - Winnetka, Ill./New Trier
Katlynn Pentecoste - Islip Terrace, N.Y./St. Anthony's
Nicole Pilling - Wayne, Pa./Radnor
Emily Ralen - Wayland, Mass./Wayland
Katharine Leonard - Blue Bell, Pa./Mount St. Joseph's Academy
Hanna Rozowski-Vogt - Rocklin, Calif./Loretto
Molly Schneider - Mars, Pa./The Ellis School
Sari Schwartz - Westfield, N.J./Westfield
Hilary Strong - Weston, Mass./Weston
Caitlin Vogelsang - Rancho Cordova, Calif./St. Francis
Hilary Dabney (Milwaukee, Wis./Whitefish Bay)
High School: Member of the Milwaukee Rowing Club ... third in the Varsity Eight and first in the Novice Eight at the Chicago Sprints and first in the Varsity Eight and second in the Varsity Four at Badger States in 2007 ... made the semifinal of the Varsity Eight at Canadian Henley in the summer of 2007 ... first in the Varsity Eight and the Varsity Four at the Milwaukee River Challenge and third in the Varsity Eight at the Greater Chicago Rowing Championships in 2008 ... High Honor Roll member all four years.
Personal: Full name is Hilary Anne Dabney ... daughter of D. Lyle and Janet Dabney ... born July 31, 1990 ... has two sisters: Meghan and Laura ... intends to pursue a major in psychology.
Joanna Freeman (London, England/The American School)
High School: Member of the American School in London Rowing Team ... first at the Ball Cup in the J18 2x ... won the Hammersmith Regatta in the Novice Four in 2007 and the J18 4+ in 2008 ... United Kingdom National Schools participant ... member of the high honor roll ... won nine varsity letters and three junior varsity letters in track, soccer, cheerleading and rowing ... named Most Valuable Player for track and field in 2005 and 2006 ... selected as all-league and all-section in track and field.
Personal: Full name is Joanna Watson Freeman ... daughter of Mary and Varel Freeman ... born April 26, 1990 ... has two brothers: Thomas and William ... intends to pursue a major in biology and possibly a minor in neuroscience.
Katharine Leonard (Blue Bell, Pa./Mount St. Joseph's Academy)
High School: Member of the Mount St. Joseph's crew team ... first at the Philadelphia City Championships and the Stotesbury Cup Regatta and second at Nationals in the Junior Varsity Eight in 2006 ... first at the Navy Day and Frostbite and second at the Kings Head Regatta in the Lightweight Eight in the fall of 2006 ... stroked the Lightweight Eight to an undefeated regular season in 2007, including a first-place showing at the Mercer Lake Sprints, New Jersey State Rowing Championships, Philadelphia City Championships, Stotesbury Cup and Nationals ... won a bronze that same year in the Lightweight Eight at the US Rowing Youth National Championships ... rowed for Whitemarsh Boat Club in the summer of 2007, winning the Philadelphia Youth Regatta in the Junior Eight ... first at the Navy Day and the Frostbite Regattas in the Lightweight Eight in 2007 ... first at the Mercer Lake Sprints, New Jersey State Rowing Championships, Philadelphia City Championships, silver at Nationals and bronze at Stotesbury Cup in the Lightweight Eight in 2008 ... qualified for US Rowing Youth National Championships in the Lightweight Eight for 2008 ... 2007 Whitpain Greens Director's Cup Award Winner for good work ethic, coachability and leadership.
Personal: Full name is Katharine Rose Leonard ... daughter of Marie and William Leonard ... born June 13, 1990 ... has four brothers: William, John, Joseph and Michael, and a sister Kelly ... intends to pursue a major in animal behavior.
Cassie Mastrostefano (McLean, Va./McLean)
High School: Member of the McLean Rowing Club ... Virginia State Champion in 2006 and 2007, second in 2008 ... third at the Stotesbury Cup in 2006, seventh, fifth, and ninth in 2006, 2007, and 2008, respectively at Scholastic Nationals ... team captain in 2008 ... varsity field hockey member in 2008.
Personal: Full name is Cassie Mastrostefano ... daughter of Sherry Gray and Michael Mastrostefano ... born March 6, 1990 ... has two sisters: Samantha and Angela, and two brothers: Christopher and Matthew ... intends to pursue a major in English.
Elizabeth Munson (Winnetka, Ill./New Trier)
High School: Member of the New Trier Rowing varsity and lightweight teams ... gold medal in the Varsity Eight at the Midwest Scholastic Rowing Championship in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2008 ... second place in the Varsity Eight Midwest Scholastic Championship Regatta in 2007... first place in Varsity Eight SRAA National Championship Regatta 2007... competitive swimmer ... avid hiker/backpacker.
Personal: Full name is Elizabeth Munson ... daughter of James and Melinda Munson ... born July 19, 1989 ... looking for an amazing scholar-athlete experience ... undecided on major.
Katlynn Pentecoste (Islip Terrace, N.Y./St. Anthony's)
High School: Member of the St. Anthony's crew team ... second in the Junior 8+a the Head of the Charles ... first at the Strong Island Sprints indoor rowing race in the Junior Lightweight Women's event for three consecutive years from 2006-2008 ... third in the Senior Lightweight 2+ at US Rowing Club Nationals ... first at the Long Island Rowing Championships for four consecutive years: 2005-2008 ... team captain ... National Honor Society member.
Personal: Full name is Katlynn Michelle Pentecoste ... daughter of Raina and Anthony Pentecoste ... born Dec. 5, 1989 ... has a sister, Kristi ... intends to pursue a major in chemistry.
Nicole Pilling (Wayne, Pa./Radnor)
High School: Member of the Radnor Girls Crew Club ... fourth in the Senior Four at the Stotesbury Cup, fifth at New Jersey State Championships and sixth at the Philadelphia City Championships in the Varsity Eight in 2008 ... third at the Navy Day Regatta in the Varsity Four in 2007 ... fifth at the Philadelphia City Championship in the Novice Eight in 2005 and the Lightweight Four in 2007 ... fifth in the Novice Eight at Nationals in 2005 ... team captain ... National Honor Society member ... distinguished honor roll member ... varsity cross country team member.
Personal: Full name is Nicole Pilling ... daughter of Andrea and Bill Pilling ... born Nov. 4, 1989 ... has two brothers: Rafe and Andrew ... intends to pursue a major in international relations.
Emily Ralen (Wayland, Mass./Wayland)
High School: Member of the Wayland/Weston crew team ... second at the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic District Championship in the Lightweight Eight, which qualified her for Nationals ... Massachusetts state champion in the Lightweight Eight in 2007 and 2008 ... second in 2005, first in 2006 and second in 2007 in the Lightweight Eight at Northeast Regionals ... recipient of the Buzz Bowers Sportsmanship Award in 2007 ... member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Full name is Emily Ralen ... daughter of John and Sally Ralen ... born May 21, 1990 ... has a brother Ben ... major is undecided.
Hanna Rozowski-Vogt (Rocklin, Calif./Loretto)
High School: Member of Capital Crew ... qualified for Nationals in the Lightweight Four in 2008 ... second in the Lightweight Four and third in the Lightweight eight at the Southwest Regional Championships in 2007 ... sixth in the Lightweight Four and the Lightweight Eight at Nationals in 2005.
Personal: Full name is Hannah Kelsey Rozowski-Vogt ... daughter of George Vogt and Therese Rozowski ... born Feb. 16, 1990 ... has a brother, Max, and a sister, Angela ... considering a major in international relations or political science with a minor in French or business.
Molly Schneider (Mars, Pa./The Ellis School)
High School: Member of Row Pittsburgh ... first at the Midwest Junior Rowing Championships in 2006 and 2007 in the 2x ... fourth at the Head of the Charles in the Junior Women's 2x ... first at the Pittsburgh Indoor Sprints in the Women's Lightweight JV Event and 14th at CRASH-B's in the Junior Women's Lightweight Event ... fifth at the US Rowing Club National Championships in the Women's Junior A 1x ... voted Most Competitive by her senior class.
Personal: Full name is Molly Louise Schneider ... daughter of Mary Jane and David Schneider ... born May 17, 1990 ... major is undecided.
Sari Schwartz (Westfield, N.J./Westfield)
High School: Member of the Westfield High School Rowing Team ... also a member of her high school's track and soccer teams ... distinguished honor roll member.
Personal: Full name is Rachel Sari Schwartz ... born Dec. 21, 1989.
Hilary Strong (Weston, Mass./Weston)
High School: Member of the Wayland-Weston crew team ... fifth in the Lightweight Eight at US Rowing Youth Nationals as a sophomore ... stroked the Lightweight Four to a second-place finish at US Rowing Youth Nationals as a junior ... placed 19th, ninth, and seventh in the Junior Eight at the Head of the Charles during sophomore, junior and senior years, respectively ... team captain ... member of the Varsity Eight since the fall of sophomore year, earning six varsity letters ... member of the National Honor Society and a three-year Scholar-Athlete ... recipient of a community service award freshmen, sophomore and junior years ... member of the varsity swim team all four years of high school and a two-time sectional qualifier.
Personal: Full name is Hilary Catherine Strong ... daughter of Sarah and Simon Strong ... born April 21, 1990 ... has a sister, Audrey, and a brother, Graham ... intends to pursue a major in cell biology/biochemistry.
Caitlin Vogelsang (Rancho Cordova, Calif./St. Francis)
High School: Member of Capital Crew ... second in the Lightweight Eight at Southwest Junior Regionals ... sixth at the US Rowing Youth National Championships in 2005 ... first in the Lightweight Four at Southwest Junior Regionals, third at the US Rowing Youth National Championships in 2006 ... second in the Lightweight Four and third in the Lightweight Eight at Southwest Junior Regionals and sixth in the Lightweight Four at US Rowing Youth National Championships ... qualified for Nationals in the Lightweight Four in 2008 ... captain of her team in 2007-2008 ... member of National Honor Society and California Scholarship Federation.
Personal: Full name is Caitlin Vogelsang ... daughter of John and Lisa Vogelsang ... born Feb. 16, 1990 ... has two sisters: Nicole and Alison ... major is undecided.
