Bucknell University Athletics
Bucknell Women's Rowing Welcomes 17 Recruited Freshmen to Program
9/9/2010 8:00:00 AM | Women's Rowing
Sept. 9, 2010
LEWISBURG, Pa. – The Bucknell women's rowing team is already two weeks into its important fall practice, but on Thursday Bison head coach Stephen Kish announced the 17 recruits the program welcomed with the start of the 2010-11 academic year. The recruits hail from 10 different states, with six New York natives making that the most common home location.
Bucknell Women's Rowing Recruited Freshmen – Class of 2014
Madeleine Armstrong – New York, N.Y./Bronx High School of Science
Victoria Catharine – Burnt Hills, N.Y./Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
Bethany Dunn – Oak Ridge, Tenn./Oak Ridge
Laura Even – Blue Bell, Pa./Germantown Academy
Jennifer Fish – Boston, Mass./Thayer Academy
Gabriella Fleming-Shemer – Austin, Texas/Stephen F. Austin HS
Jen Gerard – Wilmington, Del./Archmere Academy
Annie Goldman – Scarsdale, N.Y./Scarsdale
Sarah Goldman – Oakland, Calif./Piedmont
Christina Hanlon – Manhasset, N.Y./Phillips Exeter Academy
Victoria Kielty – Bryn Mawr, Pa./Methodist Ladies College
Sarah Riessen – Hanover, N.H./Hanover
Ashley Rooney – Huntington, N.Y./Cold Spring Harbor
Stephanie Snoich – Sterling, Va./Thomas Jefferson
Emily Rose von Hoffmann – Trabuco Canyon, Calif./Santa Margarita
Katherine Weidel – Lambertville, N.J./Hun School
Stephanie Wyld – Rensselaer, N.Y./Canterbury School
Rower Bios:
Madeleine Armstrong
High School: Rowed for New York Rowing Association ... gold and silver at Mercer Sprints 2009-10 ... rowed in New York State Championships (2009, 2010) ... qualified for Junior Nationals 2010 ... former School of American Ballet dancer and member of high school cross country team.
Personal: Daughter of Peter and Marie Armstrong ... born on July 13, 1992 ... has one younger sister, Nina ... has two cats, Savannah and Pepper ... undecided major with interest in English and environmental studies.
Why I chose Bucknell: “I loved the atmosphere of Bucknell from the moment I stepped on the campus and the rowing team was ideal. It had a lightweight program and I could focus on my studies as well as becoming a competitive college athlete.”
Victoria Catharine
High School: Rowed for Burnt Hills Rowing Association … three-year member of the Varsity Eight … team captain as a senior … Scholastic Nationals in 2007- 2010 ... Royal Canadian Henley 2007-2009 ... bronze, silver, gold at New York States 2008-2010 ... bronze at the Canadian Scholastic Nationals 2009 … gold at Adirondack Erg Sprints 2007-2009 … gold at the Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints 2007 & 2008 … Head of the Charles 2007-2009 … Royal Canadian Henley 2007-2009 … member of the National Honor Society … member of the Green Club … member of SADD … president and editor of the school yearbook.
Personal: Full name is Victoria Justine Catharine … daughter of Don and Debbie Catharine … born Dec. 19, 1991 … has one brother, Robert … intends to pursue a major in engineering.
Why I chose Bucknell: “I wanted a challenging learning environment that doubled with a competitive rowing program.”
Bethany Dunn
High School: Rowed for Atomic Juniors Rowing Club ... three-year member of the Varsity Eight ... USRowing Youth Nationals 2009 & 2010 ... Head of the Charles 2008 & 2009 ... bronze at Southeast Regionals 2010 ... Southeast Development Camp in Chattanooga Tennessee ... medals at Tennessee Indoor Erg Sprints 2008 & 2009 ... published in the literary works Kudzu, Young American Poets, A Celebration of Young Poets, A Celebration of Young Writers, and placed second in the Kentucky State Poetry Contest.
Personal: Full name is Bethany Rose Dunn ... daughter of James E. Dunn Jr. and Patricia Dunn ... born Sept. 19, 1992 ... middle child of six with twin sister Leslie ... intends to pursue a major in environmental studies.
Why I chose Bucknell: “I wanted a small school setting with competitive athletic program, but still have the opportunity to focus on academics.”
Laura Even
High School: Rowed for Germantown Academy ... Varsity Quad 2010 … Scholastic Nationals 2010 ... Stotesbury Regatta 2009 & 2010 … gold at Philadelphia City Championships 2009 … gold at Dr. White Memorial Regatta 2009 ... recipient of community service and chemistry awards … member of Cum Laude Society … editor of school newspaper.
Personal: Full name is Laura Marie Even … daughter of Ralph and Kim Even … born Dec. 23, 1991… intends to pursue a major in biomedical engineering.
Why I chose Bucknell: “I wanted a school that would continuously challenge me, in both my academic and athletic pursuits.”
Jennifer Fish
High School: Rowed for Community Rowing Inc. (CRI) as a senior ... member of Lightweight Eight ... gold at 2010 USRowing Youth National Championships with a time of 6:38.576 (setting new course record by 11 seconds) … golds at USRowing Northeast District Championships, Lowell Invitational, Oakland Invitational, Kent Invitational and St. Paul's Invitational ... competitive tennis player at US Tennis Association tournaments for four years prior to senior year … served as a campus tour guide … participated in Habitat for Humanity … member of the Cum Laude Society.
Personal: Full name is Jennifer Frances Fish … daughter of John and Cynthia Fish … born Feb. 19, 1992 … has two sisters, Christina and Caroline … major is undecided.
Gabriella Fleming-Shemer
High School: Rowed for Austin Rowing Club ... team co-captain as senior ... gold in singles sculls and bronze in double sculls at US Rowing Club Nationals 2009 ... Most Valuable Rower Award 2008 ... triple gold at Texas State Championships 2008 ... gold at USRowing Youth Nationals 2007 ... double-silver at CanAmMex International Regatta 2007.
Personal: Full name is Gabriella Tamar Fleming-Shemer ... born in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 20, 1990 ... youngest of seven children ... full-time vegetarian and foreign-film watcher ... undecided major with interest in film studies.
Jen Gerard
High School: Rowed for Wilmington Youth Rowing Association …team captain … three-year member of Varsity Four … Head of the Charles 2008 & 2009 … gold at Baltimore Invitational 2008 & 2009 … medaled at Mercer Sprints 2009 & 2010 ... bronze at Cooper Cup 2010 … editor of school yearbook … National Spanish Exam state finalist 2009 & 2010.
Personal: Full name is Jennifer Lynn Gerard ... daughter of John and Neila Gerard … born Sept. 8, 1991 … has one sister, Emily … intends to pursue a major in biology and go on to medical school to study neurology.
Why I chose Bucknell: “I was looking for a school that would allow me to pursue a balanced and competitive experience in athletics and academics.”
Annie Goldman
High School: Rowed for Pelham Community Rowing Association and for Scarsdale High School ... four-year team captain of both ... Head of the Charles 2009 ... USRowing Youth Nationals 2010 ... silver at Cooper Cup 2009 ... bronze at Riverfront Regatta 2009 ... two-year New York State scholar-athlete award recipient.
Personal: Full name is Anne Spencer Goldman ... daughter of Robin Schuman and Martin Goldman ... born July 2, 1992 ... has one sister, Jessica ... undecided major with interest in environmental science and law.
Why I chose Bucknell: “With a strong focus on a student-athlete oriented education, Bucknell will allow me to excel in rigorous courses while pursuing my interests in athletics.”
Sarah Goldman
High School: Rowed for Oakland Strokes ... medals at Southwest Regional Championships 2007-10 ... USRowing Youth Nationals 2008 & 2010 … USRowing Club Nationals 2009 ... Southeast Junior Development Camp 2009 … golds at San Diego Crew Classic 2007, Head of the American 2008, Newport Autumn Rowing Festival 2008, Long Beach Invitational 2010 … lifetime member of the Piedmont High School Honor Society … co-founder of Blue Crew Community Service organization for Children's Hospital Oakland.
Personal: Full name is Sarah Rebecca Goldman ... daughter of Mona Goldfine and Jay Goldman ... born Dec. 8, 1991 ... has a sister, Isabel ... major is undecided.
Why I chose Bucknell: “For college, I wanted to row on a strong, competitive, Division I team far from California in an environment that would support and help me focus on my academic interests.”
Christina Hanlon
High School: Rowed for Phillips Exeter Academy ... gold at Northeast Interscholastic Rowing Association Championships 2009 & 2010 ... USRowing Club Nationals 2008 & 2009 ... Canadian Henley 2008 ... President of Phillips Exeter's chapter of Best Buddies ... two-year member of the Exeter varsity soccer and track teams ... play both the piano and the flute ... member of Exeter AIDs Awareness, Heartbreakers and worked on the business board of the Exonian ... two-year Relay-For-Life captain.
Personal: Full name is Christina Marie Hanlon ... daughter of Christopher and Cecilia Hanlon ... born July 18, 1991 ... has two sisters, Kathleen and Allison, and one brother, Michael ... intends to pursue a major in economics.
Why I chose Bucknell: “I wanted a lightweight program where I could compete at the highest level while still being challenged academically.”
Victoria Kielty
High School: Rowed for St Catherine's School and Methodist Ladies College in Melbourne, Australia before finishing at Episcopal Academy and Fairmount Rowing Association in Philadelphia ... Australian National Rowing Championships 2008 & 2009 ... bronze at Victorian State Championships 2009 ... Vice Captain of Snowsports at Methodist Ladies College 2009 ... Level 3 Sports Colours 2008 & 2009 ... The Danks Singing Scholarship 2008 and Singing Award 2009 ... Dramatic Arts Colours 2008 & 2009.
Personal: Full name is Victoria Emily Kielty ... daughter of Andrew and Susanna Kielty ... born Dec. 16, 1991 ... has younger sister, Annabelle, and younger brother, Daniel ... intends to pursue a major in theater and the performing arts.
Why I chose Bucknell: “Bucknell really chose me, the moment I stepped onto campus I got the chills. I looked at my dad and said 'this is incredible'. The highly competitive Division I program and the real team feel throughout the squad were the two factors that made the biggest difference when it came to decision time.”
Sarah Riessen
High School: Rowed for Hanover High School Crew ... three-year member of the first Varsity Eight ... Northeast Interscholastic Rowing Association grand finals 2009 ... member of the Class committee.
Personal: Full name is Sarah Jean Riessen ... daughter of Bob Riessen and Francie Prosser-Riessen ... born April 24, 1992 ... has an older brother, Dylan, and a younger sister, Emma ... intends to pursue a major in international relations.
Why I chose Bucknell: “I wanted a place where I could pursue rowing at a competitive level, yet be able to keep my academics as my priority.”
Ashley Rooney
High School: Rowed and coxed for Cold Spring Harbor High School and Long Island Rowing Club ... Head of the Charles 2008 & 2009 ... Royal Canadian Henley Regatta 2009 ... medals at Head of the Harlem and Snowflake Regatta ... fourth at C.R.A.S.H-B World Indoor Rowing Championships 2010 ... multiple track and field school records as sprinter and pole vaulter ... All-County pole vaulter ... AP Scholar with Honor ... High Honor Roll each quarter of high school ... member of National Honor Society and American Classical League ... recipient of Bailey Ginsberg Memorial Scholarship, Social Studies Award and Latin Award ... captain of Debate Team ... multiple medals in NY State Speech and Debate Championships ... competed at Speech and Debate National Championships in Omaha, Neb., in 2010.
Personal: Full name is Ashley Christina Rooney ... daughter of Frank J. Rooney and Vincenza Rooney ... born on Oct. 12, 1992 ... has two younger brothers, Sean and Kyle ... enjoys playing classical piano ... intends to major in history and classics.
Why I chose Bucknell: “I chose Bucknell because it encourages its Division I athletes to focus on academics and to also enjoy other co-curricular aspects of the university – including Quidditch.”
Stephanie Snoich
High School: Rowed for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology … captain in senior year ... Virginia State Champion 2008 … silver at Stotesbury Regatta 2008 … silver at Mid Atlantic Erg Sprints 2009 ... All-Met 2010 … gold at Head of the Occoquan and Occoquan Chase 2008 & 2009 ... US Rowing Club Nationals 2010.
Personal: Full name is Stephanie Marie Snoich … daughter of Tom and Judy Snoich … born March 2, 1992 … has one brother, Kyle … intends to pursue a major in mechanical engineering and to become an astronaut.
Why I chose Bucknell: “Bucknell offers amazing opportunities in both rowing and academics I fully intend to take advantage of.”
Emily Rose von Hoffmann
High School: Rowed for Newport Aquatic Center ... fourth at 2010 USRowing Youth Nationals in lightweight eight ... second at 2010 Southwest Regionals in lightweight double ... Head of the Charles 2010 ... National Merit Commended Student ... AP Scholar with Honor ... National Honor Society ... Student Ambassador ... International Baccalaureate Certificate Candidate ... co-editor/author of "Mandala" poetry magazine ... varsity equestrian team captain.
Personal: Full name is Emily Rose von Hoffmann ... daughter of Mayre and Gerard von Hoffmann ... born June 24, 1992 ... has one sister, Kaitlin ... intends to major in philosophy.
Why I chose Bucknell: “I wanted to belong to a program with inspiring people who are committed to high achievement in academics and athletics.”
Katherine Weidel
High School: Rowed for The Hun School of Princeton ... four-year member of the varsity four ... fifth, ninth & seventh at Scholastic Nationals ... USRowing Youth Nationals 2010 ... gold at Mercer Lake Super Sprints 2010 ... silver at USRowing Mid-Atlantic Jr Districts 2010 ... Honor Roll.
Personal: Full name is Katherine Melissa Weidel ... daughter of Richard and Abigail Weidel ... born Feb. 13, 1992 ... one sister Elizabeth, and one brother, Richard.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I wanted to row for a team that was making strides using enthusiasm and commitment. I wanted to row for a program that valued speed in the water as much as numbers on the erg."
Stephanie Wyld
High School: Rowed for Canterbury School ... Coach's Award, Most Valuable and captain as a senior ... New England Interscholastic Rowing Association Regatta 2009 ... Scholastic Nationals 2010 ... SRAA ... Canterbury Honor Society ... writer for school newspaper.
Personal: Full name is Stephanie Lynn Wyld ... daughter of Robert and Sandra Wyld ... born March 23, 1992 ... has one older brother, Matthew and one older sister, Heather ... intends to major in Business Administration as a student in Bucknell's School of Management.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I chose Bucknell because I believe it provides the perfect blend of academic and athletic excellence with characteristics of a residential college experience."
