Bucknell University Athletics
Bucknell Women's Rowing Welcomes 36 Freshmen to Program
10/21/2011 8:00:00 AM | Women's Rowing
Oct. 21, 2011
LEWISBURG, Pa. –The Bucknell women's rowing team is two days away from its fall debut at the Head of the Charles Regatta, but on Friday Bison head coach Stephen Kish announced the 36 freshmen the program welcomed at the start of the 2011-12 academic year. The recruits hail from 10 different states, with eight Pennsylvania natives making that the most common home location.
Bucknell Women's Rowing Freshmen – Class of 2015
Emily Apathy – Devon, Pa./Conestoga
Kathryn Ayoob – Palos Verdes, Calif./Chadwick School
Heather Bothwell - Bronxville, N.Y./Bronxville
Margo Boyd - Orinda, Calif./Miramonte
Taylor Brooks - Cherry Hill, N.J./Cherry Hill
Liz Brown - New Hope, Pa./The Hun School
Emily Browning - Manhasset, N.Y./Friends Academy
Amanda Chikowski - Media, Pa./The Episcopal Academy
Jessica Cook - Robbinsville, N.J./Peddie School
Helena Craig - Bethesda, Md./Walt Whitman
Brigid Crispi - New City, N.Y./Rockland Country Day School
Tatham Dilks - Absecon, N.J./Peddie School
Alanna Fitzpatrick - Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield Ludlowe
Ally Flessel - Hillsborough, Calif./Sacred Heart
Melissa Gonzales - Pasadena, Calif./Mayfield
Katherine Heffron - Haddonfield, N.J./Haddonfield Memorial
Kathleen Hickes - Fogelsville, Pa./Parkland
Kara Hoppes - Baldwin, Md./McDonogh
McKenzie Kelly - Dallas, Pa./Dallas
Ledia Koco - Chelsea, Mass./Chelsea
Gloria Lee - Greenwich, Conn./Convent of the Sacred Heart
Kumari Lewis - Atlantic Beach, Fla./Peddie School
Hannah Lindgren - Doylestown, Pa./Germantown Academy
Anna Maassel - Saint Leonard, Md./Calvert
Bridget McCusker - Glen Ridge, N.J./Montclair Kimberley Academy
Stephanie Merenbach - Belmont, Calif./Castilleja
Alex Pavelich - Redmond, Wash./Holy Names Academy
Erica Rubino - Newton Square, Pa./Nortre Dame
Hayley Schultz - Macungie, Pa./Perkiomen
Anne Scott - Dayton, Ohio/Stivers School For the Arts
Andrea Seifert - Shaker Heights, Ohio/Hathaway Brown
Meili Sohl - Potomac, Md./Winston Churchill
Jessica Tatham - Fairhaven, N.J./Blair Academy
Jaclyn Tules - Plainfield, Conn./Pomfret
Kelly Udelsman - Woodbridge, Conn./Amity Regional
Allison Wright - Poway, Calif./Francis W Parker
Rower Bios:
Emily Apathy
igh School: Member of the Conestoga Crew Club ... member of lightweight double in 2010-2011 ... member of varsity quad in 2009 ... third in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in 2011 ... four-time medalist in Philadelphia City Championships 2008-2011 ... third at Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association Championships ... medaled in Mercer Lake Sprints four times (2008-2011) ... US Rowing Youth National Championship 2009-2011 participant ... US Rowing Club Nationals 2008 ... member of National Honor Society ... AP Scholar with Honor.
Personal: Emily Kathryn Apathy ... daughter of John and Susan Apathy ... born Nov. 30, 1992 ... has two siblings, Joe and Caroline Apathy ... enrolled in the management school ... interested in financial management.
Why I chose Bucknell: "Bucknell has the spirit of a large school, yet in a small liberal arts school environment. The challenging academics were a huge draw for me, as well as the highly competitive lightweight rowing program."
Kathryn Ayoob
High School: Member of the varsity water polo team ... water polo team captain as a senior ... helped team to three league championship titles ... earned second-team all league and third-team All-CIF as a junior and senior ... also a member of the varsity swim team.
Personal: Kathryn Denise Ayoob ... daughter of John and Laurie Ayoob ... born March 10, 1993 ... intends to pursue a major in biology.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I have not found one other school where 30-something girls can walk on to the most successful team on campus and be given an opportunity to actively participate in a sport they may have never played before. This is one of the reasons why I chose Bucknell - for its complete compassion for its students and allowing their involvement in a variety of activities."
Heather Bothwell
High School: Member of varsity soccer and boys' varsity ice hockey teams ... soccer state title in 2010 ... National AP Scholar.
Personal: Heather Nicole Bothwell ... daughter of Eric and Cindy Bothwell ... born May 22, 1993 ... intends to pursue a major in biomedical engineering.
Why I chose Bucknell: "Bucknell is more than a place of academic and athletic excellence. It is a place where students are given opportunities and they make the most of them. The students and faculty love where they are, love what they are doing, and love who they are with, and it is that atmosphere that makes Bucknell such a great place to be."
Margo Boyd
High School: Member of varsity volleyball and varsity track and field teams ... member of the California Scholarship Federation ... National AP Scholar ... National Merit Finalist and scholarship recipient.
Personal: Full name is Margo Elizabeth Boyd ... daughter of Liz and Bob Boyd ... born Jan. 16, 1993 ... major is undeclared.
Why I chose Bucknell: "What makes Bucknell so amazing is that it provides a well-rounded liberal arts education with the advantages and resources of a larger university, while also offering numerous enriching extracurricular opportunities."
Taylor Brooks
High School: Injured and unable to participate in sports ... Blood Drive Chairperson 2009, 2010, 2011 ... FOP Holiday Party Chairperson 2009, 2010, 2011 ... Volunteer of the Year 2009 ... Honor Roll 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 ... Academic Achievement Award 2011.
Personal: Taylor Alison Brooks ... daughter of Kyle and Stephanie Brooks ... sister of Devin Brooks ... pursuing a major in neuroscience.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I chose Bucknell because of the high academic quality and because of the people. I knew that I would be happy and successful in both academics and sports at Bucknell."
Liz Brown
High School: Rowed for The Hun School of Princeton ... placed first in 2010 Mercer Sprints ... placed first in 2010 Mid-Atlantic Junior Rowing Championships ... placed fifth in Philadelphia State Championships ... four-year Honor Roll member.
Personal: Elizabeth Jane Brown ... daughter of Jeff and Lynn Brown ... born May 25, 1993 ... has an older brother, Eric, who attends Lehigh University, and a younger sister, Caroline ... major is undeclared.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I wanted a school where I could successfully balance competitive athletics and challenging academics."
Emily Browning
High School: Rowed for Friends Academy ... three-time NY State Champion in Junior Quad ... two-time winner/ one-time second place at Head of the Schuylkill Regatta in High School Quad ... 2010 Scholastic National Champion in Junior Quad ... fourth, third, and second places at Stotesbury Regatta in 2008, 2009, & 2010 in Junior Quad ... top-10 at Head of the Charles in Youth Double ... team captain during junior and senior years ... NY State Scholar-Athlete.
Personal: Emily Browning ... daughter of Stephanie Baas and John Browning ... born Feb. 21, 1993 ... has two older sisters, Laura and Louise ... intends to pursue a major in marketing, innovations, and design.
Why I Chose Bucknell: "Aside from the perfect campus, Bucknell offers me the opportunity to compete on a Division 1 level while still having the ability to focus on my school work, and eventually study abroad."
Amanda Chikowski
High School: Member of Episcopal Academy Rowing Team ... 2011 stroke of Varsity Quad ... first-place finish in the Philadelphia City Championships, the Scholastic Rowing Association National Championship, and the Inter-Academic League Championships ... third-place finish in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta ... first-place finish in Varsity 8+ at Inter-Academic League championships in 2009 and 2011 ... USRowing Youth Nationals 2011 ... 2009 member of JV8+ ... third in Philadelphia City Championships ... fifth at Stotesbury Cup Regatta ... sixth at Scholastic Rowing Association Nationals ... also rowed for Fairmount Rowing Association during the summers of 2010 and 2011 ... fourth in Junior Quad at Canadian Henley 2011 ... three-year letterwinner in crew ... winner of the Oar Award and Scholar-Athlete award for crew in 2011 ... 2011 All-Inter-Ac team for crew ... four-year letterwinner in swimming ... winner of the Mind, Body, Spirit prize in swimming for 2011 ... two-year letterwinner in water polo ... captain of water polo team as a senior ... selected to the Eastern's All-Prep-School-Tournament team for water polo in 2011.
Personal: Amanda Catherine Chikowski ... daughter of Ann and Gene Chikowski ... born July 20, 1993 ... has one younger brother, David ... major is undeclared.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I wanted a college with a strong community that would help me succeed both on and off the water."
Jessica Cook
High School: Member of the Peddie Varsity Rowing Team ... placed first in the 2009 Mercer Sprints, 2010 MAPL Cup and the Philadelphia City Championships ... placed fourth in the Stotesbury Cup ... previously a member of Peddie soccer and lacrosse teams ... First Degree Black Belt ... AP Scholar ... president of the Peddie Environmental Club.
Personal: Full name is Jessica Cook ... daughter of Joe and Mary Ann Cook ... born Feb. 8, 1993 ... two younger sisters: Emma (15) and Audrey (11) ... very interested in the sciences ... majoring in biology ... exploring the possibility of a double major in animal behavior or environmental science and thinking of going pre-vet.
Why I chose Bucknell: "Bucknell had everything I was looking for. The University has a strong science and engineering program as well as a great rowing program. My official visit was what made me certain that Bucknell was my first choice. I loved the team dynamics and I absolutely loved the campus. I was looking for a place where I could excel and challenge myself academically and also be on a team where I could push myself and improve as a rower."
Helena Craig
High School: Rowed for Walt Whitman High School 2009-2011 ... team co-captain as a senior ... won gold at WMIRA (Washington, D.C. area) Championship in 2010 and 2011 ... two golds at Maryland State Championship in 2011 ... rowed for the American School in London in 2008-2009.
Personal: Helena Sophie Craig ... daughter of Sean Craig and Christianne King ... born April 28, 1993 ... has two older brothers, Francis and Peter ... undeclared major.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I loved the atmosphere at Bucknell and the balanced approach to academics, athletics, and other activities on campus."
Brigid Crispi
High School: Member of varsity basketball, varsity tennis, and varsity soccer teams ... team captain for varsity basketball team in 2009 and for varsity soccer in 2008 ... received Most Valuable Player Award for basketball and Female Athlete of the Year Award in 2010 ... AP Scholar with Honors, High Honor Roll in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 ... 2007 Faculty Scholarship Award ... Victor L. Ridder Scholarship in 2011 ... 2011 Book Award for French ... Certificate of Artistic Merit Rockland Country Day School in 2009 ... 2011 Susan Shelton Award (contribution to life of the school community) ... volunteered with Red Cross ... member of the Congressional Youth Council, 18th Congressional District NY ... studied and taught photography at the School of Cinema and Performing Arts, New York City and Vermont.
Personal: Brigid Mary Crispi ... daughter of Dorothy Keogh and Pat Crispi ... born Feb. 25, 1993 ... has three sisters: Aisling, Maeve, and Katie ... interested in biology and chemistry.
Why I Chose Bucknell: "Bucknell's plethora of opportunities, both academic and extra-curricular, will allow me to grow into the best possible version of myself. Here, I am stretched to think in different ways and try many new things."
Tatham Dilks
High School: Member of the varsity basketball and lacrosse teams ... team captain for basketball and lacrosse teams in 2011 ... All-Prep Third Team basketball 2011 ... ESPN Rise National High School Basketball Invitational champions 2010 ... basketball MAPL conference and state (prep A) champions 2009 and 2010 ... lacrosse state (prep A) champions 2010 ... lacrosse MAPL champions in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 ... member Peddie Gold Key ... Peddie Langford Scholar ... National AP Scholar.
Personal: Tatham Elise Dilks ... daughter of Lisa Caruso and Wayne Dilks ... March 11, 1993 ... has a twin brother, Eric ... major is undeclared.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I chose Bucknell because it is a strong school both academically and athletically. I like the emphasis the students' place on academics first while staying committed to maintaining a competitive sports environment. I like having a small campus especially in the Lewisburg area because it makes the community that much closer."
Alanna Fitzpatrick
High School: National AP Scholar ... National Honor Society member ... Spanish International Honor Society member ... Science National Honor Society member ... gold medal winner at FCCLA International STAR event ... Environmental Service Project Competition ... Founder and President of Growing Green Environmental Club ... Headmaster's List member ... Spanish Achievement Award Winner ... Connecticut Academic Performance Test Scholar ... varsity field hockey team member ... tennis team member ... team co-captain for tennis, FCIAC doubles runner-up.
Personal: Alanna Burns Fitzpatrick ... daughter of Paul and Michelle Ann Fitzpatrick ... has one sister, Colleen Fitzpatrick ... intending to pursue a major in environmental studies.
Why I chose Bucknell: "The strong academics, especially in the area of environmental sciences, coupled with the wide variety of clubs and athletic opportunities drew me to the school, and the strong sense of community is ultimately what led me to make Bucknell my first choice."
Ally Flessel
High School: Member of varsity water polo and swim teams ... co-captain of the water polo team ... section champion in 2008, 2009, and 2010 ... water polo: second-team all-league and second-team all-section ... Swimming: first-team all-league ... recipient of Sacred Heart Prep Athlete of Distinction Award ... president of Crystal Springs National Charity League Chapter ... National AP Scholar with Honor ... yearbook editor in 2011.
Personal: Alexandra Flessel ... daughter of Mark and Laura Flessel '83 ... born March 11, 1993 ... intends to pursue a major in biology.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I decided to come to Bucknell because I wanted to experience something completely new during my four years away from home. I loved the campus size and atmosphere when I visited, and was impressed by the academics as well as the variety of extracurricular activities students participate in. I wanted to be a part of my university, and I believe Bucknell is a place where students can try anything."
Melissa Gonzales
High School: Member of the varsity cross country and varsity track and field teams ... team captain for cross country in 2009 and 2010 ... team captain for track and field in 2010 and 2011 ... cross country Division 4 southern section runners-up in 2008 ... third-place at cross country Division 4 state championships in 2008 ... received Most Valuable Athlete for track and field in 2009 ... recipient of the 2011 student-athlete award ... member of the National Honor Society ... National AP Scholar.
Personal: Melissa Kay Gonzales ... daughter of Dan and Elizabeth Gonzales ... born Nov. 30, 1992.
Why I Chose Bucknell: "With a strong balance between academics and athletics, Bucknell allows me to pursue my studies while also fueling my passion for sports."
Katherine Heffron
High School: Member of the Haddonfield Crew Club ... rowed freshman year and in the summers with South Jersey Rowing Club ... coxswain of the Women's Varsity Eight in 2011 ... first-place in Junior Varsity Eight at Cooper Cup Regatta 2010 ... second place in Junior Varsity Eight at NJ Scholastic Rowing Championship in 2010 ... sixth-best time in Junior Varsity Eight at Stotesbury Cup Regatta 2010 ... first place in Men's Club E Eight and Women's Open C Four at US Rowing Master's Championships in 2010 with Minneapolis Rowing Club and Mile High Rowing Club, respectively ... member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society ... member of the service organization Interact Club.
Personal: Katherine McTague Heffron ... daughter of John Heffron and Beth Henesey ... born June 25, 1993 ... has an older brother, Matthew ... majoring in biology.
Why I Chose Bucknell: "I chose Bucknell based on its highly regarded academic rigor and its equally matched Division 1 athletics program amongst a small liberal arts community."
Kathleen Hickes
High School: Member of the cross country and track and field teams ... competitive Irish Step Dancer ... member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and English Honor Society ... AP Scholar with Honor ... member of the band and chorus ... vice president of the student council.
Personal: Kathleen Anne Hickes ... daughter of Scott and Mary Ellen Hickes ... has two brothers who both attended Bucknell, Teddy and Charlie ... born Aug. 11, 1993 ... intends to pursue majors in economics and international relations.
Why I Chose Bucknell: "After watching my two brothers come through Bucknell, I decided that I would fit into the campus well, both socially and academically. I did not expect to become a member of the crew team, but I am so glad that I have an opportunity to participate in athletics during my four years at Bucknell."
Kara Hoppes
High School: Member of the varsity cross country, track, and softball teams ... cross country team captain in 2010 ... softball team captain in 2010 and 2011 ... cross country IAAM champions in 2010 ... track IAAM champions in 2009 ... softball IAAM champions in 2008 ... recognized in softball as IAAM All-Star in 2010 and 2011 ... female recipient of McDonogh School's C. Markland Kelly Jr. Award for Athletic Leadership and Service in 2011 ... recipient of McDonogh School's Character and Influence Award 2010 and 2011 ... graduated cum laude.
Personal: Kara Lindsey Hoppes ... daughter of Dana and Michael Hoppes ... born Feb. 3, 1993 ... major is undeclared. Why I Chose Bucknell: "Choosing Bucknell for me came down to the people. Everyone was so welcoming and accepting that I couldn't imagine being anywhere else."
McKenzie Kelly
High School: Member of varsity swimming and varsity tennis teams ... swimming team captain in 2009 and 2010 ... swimming district medalist in 2008, 2009, and 2010 ... received Most Coachable Award in swimming in 2009 ... received Most Improved Award in swimming in 2010 ... swimming Academic Award ... member of the National Honor Society ... member of Key Club International, Mini-Thon, and Class Steering Committee.
Personal: McKenzie Claire Kelly ... daughter of Michael and Yvonne Kelly ... born Feb. 12, 1993 ... intends to pursue a major in secondary education.
Why I chose Bucknell: "Bucknell offers an outstanding, well-respected, and challenging academic education in a spirited community environment."
Ledia Koco
High School: Member of the National Honor Society from 2009 to 2011 ... Tri-M Music Honor Society member in 2009-2011 ... Drama Club member in 2007-2011 ... Reading Club member in 2007-2009 ... cheearleader during basketball season in 2008-09 ... Cantare in 2010-2011 ... Student Representative of Class of 2011 ... president of the Interact Community Service Club 2008-2011 ... received the Harvard Book Award, AP Scholar Award and 2011 CHS Community Service Award ... completed 600 hours of community service 2009-2011.
Personal: Ledia Koco ... daughter of Manjola and Luan Koco ... born July 13, 1992 ... intends to pursue a major in international relations.
Why I chose Bucknell: "Apart from all the other schools I visited, Bucknell seemed to fit me best. The campus is beautiful, the classes small and individualized, the international relations program excellent, and the food delicious. A compilation of such reasons made me realize Bucknell had everything that I wanted in a school."
Gloria Lee
High School: Rowed for Convent of the Sacred Heart ... Head of the Charles participant in 2009 and 2010 ... NEIRA Championships in 2009, 2010, 2011 ... gold at Frostbite Regatta 2010 ... gold at Bill Braxton Regatta 2008, 2010 ... gold at Riverfront Regatta in 2007 ... C.R.A.S.H.-B. 2010 ... marathon at ergathon 2010 ... earned team's coach's award ... earned four varsity letters in crew and three in swimming ... honor roll student.
Personal: Full name is Seulah Lee ... daughter of Richard and Jennifer Lee ... born Nov. 30, 1993 ... has a younger brother, Dongju ... interested in becoming an orthodontist ... majoring in chemistry, pre-dental.
Why I Chose Bucknell: "I loved the atmosphere of the close-knit community and the emphasis placed on academics while maintaining competitiveness in rowing."
Kumari Lewis
High School: Member of the Peddie School rowing team ... member of the Varsity Four in 2008 ... third place at Head of the Charles in 2009 ... sixth place at Head of the Charles in 2010 ... fourth place at Head of the Charles ... member of the 2010 Henley Women's Regatta Double ... 2010 and 2011 Varsity Four third place at Stotesbury Cup Regatta ... 2011 Varsity Four third place at SRAA's ... 2011 Varsity Four fourth place at Youth Nationals ... member of the Peddie Academic High Honors ... previously a varsity race walker in indoor and outdoor track and field ... avid swimmer, biker, and runner.
Personal: Kumari Sophie Lewis ... daughter of Catherine and Benjamin Lewis ... born April 11, 1993 ... has two siblings, Mathew and Rudy Lewis ... interested in art history, humanities, anthropology, psychology ... major is undeclared.
Why I chose Bucknell: "Bucknell will allow me to explore and excel in my interests academically and athletically with a beautiful campus and wonderful community."
Hannah Lindgren
High School: Earned varsity letters all four years in both cross country and track and field ... team captain of both cross country and track teams as a senior ... received Captains Award in 2008 and Most Valuable Runner in 2009 as a member of cross country team ... received Most Valuable in the Field in 2010 as a member of track team ... member of the 4x400 relay team at the Penn Relays in 2009 and 2010.
Personal: Hannah Marie Lindgren ... daughter of Rory and Cheryl Lindgren ... born Aug. 13, 1993 ... younger siblings are Samuel, Sarah and Emily ... major is undeclared.
Why I Chose Bucknell: "I wanted a school that would be strong in academics and competitive in athletics."
Anna Maassel
High School: Member of the varsity soccer, swimming, and lacrosse teams ... varsity soccer captain in 2009 and 2010 ... varsity swimming captain in the 2010-2011 season ... 200 free relay record holder at Calvert High School ... earned scholar-athlete award each season ... earned most improved lacrosse player award in 2011 ... president of National Honor Society ... member of the wind ensemble ... active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... semifinalist in the Academic Achievement Category of the Maryland Distinguished Scholarship Program ... AP Scholar with Distinction.
Personal: Anna Kristine Maassel ... daughter of Paul and Shawn Maassel ... has two older brothers, Nicholas and Nathan ... born Jan. 21, 1993 ... intends to pursue a degree in chemical engineering.
Why I chose Bucknell: "The relationships that students got to have with their professors and other students amazed me, and I wanted to be a part of this close community."
Bridget McCusker
High School: Member of varsity soccer team from 2007-2010 ... team captain for the 2010 season ... New Jersey Prep State Champions in 2009 ... team's Most Improved Player in 2009 ... selected for the New Jersey All-Prep B team in 2010 ... National AP Scholar.
Personal: Bridget Astrida McCusker ... daughter of John and Joan McCusker ... born Aug. 19, 1993.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I wanted a liberal arts school that would challenge me and push me to exceed in all aspects of college life."
Stephanie Merenbach
High School: Member of varsity lacrosse and golf teams ... second-team all-league in 2010 and 2011 for lacrosse ... golf team captain in 2010 ... golf league champions in 2008, 2009, 2010 ... second place in regionals in 2010 for golf ... honorable mention in 2010 for golf ... Student Government Vice President 2010-2011 ... National Merit Scholarship Commended Student.
Personal: Stephanie Anne Merenbach ... daughter of Lisa and David Merenbach ... has two sisters, Rebecca and Danielle ... born May 10, 1993 ... intends to pursue a major in engineering.
Alex Pavelich
High School: Rowed four years in high school ... qualified three times for Youth Nationals Championships in the Lightweight Eight, Lightweight Four, and Varsity Eight ... placed fifth overall in the Lightweight Four as a junior ... won NW regional championship in the Lightweight Four and placed second in the Lightweight Eight and Varsity Eight ... two-time gold medalist in the NW Regional High School Eight event ... won gold medal at Head of the Lake in the Varsity Eight Seattle Washington Regatta ... placed 13th overall two years in a row in the Varsity Eight at The Head of the Charles Regatta ... played basketball for two years in high school ... team captain as a sophomore ... member of the National Honor Society and volunteer at the YMCA.
Personal: Alex Caitlin Pavelich ... daughter of Nick and Amy Pavelich ... has two siblings, Kelly Taylor and Ethan Riley ... interested in a career of nutrition or food science, but major is undeclared.
Why I Chose Bucknell: "I decided to come to Bucknell for its balance between athletics and academics."
Erica Rubino
High School: Attended Academy of Notre Dame de Namur ... member of Bachelor's Barge Club ... first place at Philadelphia City Championship in the quad 2008 ... fourth place at the Philadelphia City Championship in the quad in 2010 ... first place at the 2010 Cooper Cup in the quad ... fourth place in 2011 Philadelphia City Championship in the varsity double ... seventh place in the varsity double at the 2011 SRAA Nationals ... member of the National Honor Society ... writing center fellow ... Respect Life Club member ... Student Government Representative.
Personal: Erica May Rubino ... daughter of Eric and Deborah Rubino ... has two siblings, Rachel and Nicholas Rubino ... born Nov. 22, 1992.
Why I Chose Bucknell: "I wanted to row for Bucknell because the idea of a student-athlete balance was an important part of the college decision-making process for me. I wanted the opportunity to row at the collegiate level, yet enjoy my course load and become involved in my university in various ways."
Hayley Schultz
High School: Member of varsity tennis, varsity swimming and varsity softball teams ... tennis team captain in 2009 and 2010 ... started at second singles ... Tri-County League Camp in 2009 and 2010 ... swimming team captain in 2010 ... competed at Easterns in 2010 and 2011 ... softball team captain in 2011 ... starting catcher 2009-2011, Tri-County League Camps 2008-2011 ... member of the National Honor Society ... vice president of the student body.
Personal: Hayley Rebecca Schultz ... daughter of Karla and Scott Schultz ... born July 8,1993 ... intends to pursue a major in accounting.
Why I chose Bucknell: "To receive a promising education for the future."
Anne Scott
High School: Member of the Greater Dayton Rowing Association ... silver and gold at Hoover in 2009, 2010, and 2011 ... won gold at Head of the Eagle in 2010 ... US Rowing Youth Nationals in 2010 in Lightweight Double, and in 2011 in lightweight double and quad ... Club Nationals 2010 and 2011 ... Royal Canadian Henley 2010 and 2011 ... member of National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta ... AP Scholar.
Personal: Anne Jane Scott ... born on June 30, 1993 ... daughter of Jeffrey and Jerrilyn Scott ... has an older sister, Mary ... major is undeclared.
Why I Chose Bucknell: "I wanted to row for a competitive lightweight Division I program, and be challenged academically in a liberal arts environment."
Andrea Seifert
High School: Graduated from Hathaway Brown School for Girls ... rowed both junior and senior years ... varsity member of Cleveland Scholastic Rowing Association (CSRA) ... part of the Novice, Eight and Four, which won gold and bronze at the Genesee Regatta ... bowman for both the Varsity Eight and Novice Four, which won bronze and gold at the Speakmon Regatta ... finished senior year with the Midwest Junior Nationals Regatta as bowman for the Varsity Eight, which finished first in petite finals ... member of three choirs, a varsity swimmer and district qualifier, varsity debater in Model Congress, and actively involved in church ... held honors or high honors all four years ... currently a member of the Bison ROTC Battalion.
Personal: Andrea Seifert ... born on Aug. 12, 1992 ... daughter of Shelley and John Seifert ... lived most of life in Cleveland, Ohio, before moving to Pittsburgh, Pa., a week before coming to Bucknell ... only child ... intending to major in management, with a concentration in both financial and global management.
Why I Chose Bucknell: "I chose Bucknell because of the stellar academics and the first impression when I walked onto campus and felt like I was already home. `Ray Bucknell and Go Bison!"
Meili Sohl
High School: Member of the varsity soccer team ... member of varsity track and field team ... soccer division champions in 2009 ... regional finalists in 2009 and 2010 for soccer ... received bulldog (coaches) award in 2007 and 2009 for soccer ... member of National Honor Society ... AP Scholar with Distinction ... vice president of American Red Cross Club ... vice president of National Chinese Honor Society ... tutor for middle school students.
Personal: Full name is Meili Gayle Sohl ... daughter of John Sohl and Gayle Goff ... Born Jan. 8, 1993 ... has two sisters, Christa and Lia ... intends to pursue a major in civil engineering.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I wanted a school that had a strong academic reputation, especially in engineering and also an environment that encouraged me to expand my interests beyond academics."
Jessica Tatham
High School: Learned to row at Singapore Amateur Rowing Association in a single scull ... stroked Novice Eight to victories at Long Island Championship 2008 and New Jersey Scholastic Rowing Championship in 2008 ... went to Henley Women's Regatta and Reading Township Regatta in 2008 under Rumson Crew ... MVP for freshman season ... finalist at Founders Day Regatta and Mercer Lake Spring in Second Varsity Four as a sophomore for Blair Academy ... qualified for Nationals in 2010 with the First Varsity Four ... varsity swimmer for four years ... varsity swim captain in 2011 ... competed at the state level for swimming for years and at MAPL's (Mid-Atlantic Prep League ... primary swimming event was the 500 free ... earned Captains Trophy in 2011 for swimming ... prefect in underclassman dorm at Blair ... school ambassador tour guide, member of Multicultural Student Union, and Blair Academy Cultural Club ... hobbies include photography, surfing, swimming, and traveling.
Personal: Jessica Linda Tatham born June 22, 1993 ... daughter of Alison and Scott Tatham ... has one sister, Sasha ... originally from Sydney, Australia, but lives in Fairhaven, N.J. ... intending to major in anthropology with a minor in management.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I chose bucknell for the beautiful campus in which to study, the array of academic opportunities and the sense of community that is evident in all parts of life here."
Jaclyn Tules
High School: Rowed for Pomfret School ... team captain as a senior ... part of the St. Catharines Rowing Club in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada ... came in second at both the Ontario Championships and Canadian Henley in the Jr. B 4+ in 2009 ... won the U 23 lightweight 2x at the St. Catharines Invite and won the senior lightweight 8 at Canadian Henley in 2010 ... New England Prep School Div. 3 All-New England in cross country in 2007, 2009, and 2010 ... first-place finisher at the 2010 Div. 2 Canterbury Invitational cross country race ... captain of the cross country team as a senior.
Personal: Jaclyn Nicole Tules ... born on Feb. 14, 1993 ... daughter of Michael and Colleen Tules ... has one sibling, Ben Tules.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I chose Bucknell for the perfect mix of academics and athletics, and the opportunity to never have to compromise one for the other."
Kelly Udelsman
High School: Graduated with honors and a distinction for community service from Amity High School ... played competitive USTA tennis for six years, and achieved a top ranking of 54 in New England for the girls 18s division ... National AP Scholar and president of Amity Teen Teaching club ... certified rescue diver and emergency first responder.
Personal: Kelly Ann Udelsman ... daughter of Robert Udelsman and Nikki Holbrook ... born June, 3, 1993 ... intends to pursue a major in cell biology/biochemistry, as well as EMT and Divemaster licenses.
Why I chose Bucknell: "When I came onto campus for the first time it was love at first sight. Bucknell allowed me many undergraduate research options in my major. At the time I did not know I would be a student athlete, however I have always been an avid athletics fan and I was excited about attending all my friends' sporting events. I wanted to go to a school where the school spirit is omnipresent, and at Bucknell it is impossible to step outside of your dorm without seeing at least 10 people adorned in Bucknell attire."
Allison Wright
High School: Member of the varsity soccer team 2007-2010 ... soccer team captain for 2010 season ... CIF Sectional Champions in 2009 ... CIF All-Academic Team ... CIF second-team all-league ... member of the varsity lacrosse team in 2008, 2009 and 2010 ... member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Allison Elizabeth Wright ... daughter of David Wright and Darci Shaw ... born May, 31 1993.
Why I chose Bucknell: "I wanted a small liberal arts school that was far from home and that would challenge me and help me develop personally and academically."
