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The term “student-athlete” signifies some-thing extraordinary on the campus of Bucknell University.

Being a Bison means that you have the rare blend of physical skills along with the drive and passion needed to succeed at the highest level of collegiate athletics.

Being a Bison also means that you are a scholar first and foremost. You believe that values associated with Division I athletics, such as time management, leadership, teamwork and grace under pressure, are but a part of a well-rounded college experience.

At Bucknell, our students, faculty and staff pride themselves as national leaders in uphold-ing the scholar-athlete ideal that balances a chal-lenging academic program with the demands of successful Division I athletics. Being a Bison means that you have pledged to be a student-athlete in the purest sense. In doing so, you will be rewarded for a lifetime.

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“...Bucknell rowing has made me dis-cover a lot about myself as an athlete, person and student. But the most impor-tant thing I have taken from this team is when you dream big and sweat a lot, more than you can imagine is possible.”

— Junior Caitlin Doolin

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Awards and Honors• 1 All-American• 3 CRCA Lightweight All-Americans• Head of the Charles (V4), Murphy Cup, Patriot League Championship, ECAC Metro Champion-ship and IRA Lightweight National Championship titles• 4 CRCA All-Mid-Atlantic Region selections• 4 All-Patriot League selections• 1 Patriot League Boat of the Year• 1 Patriot League Coach of the Year• 1 CRCA Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year• 1 CRCA Lightweight Coach of the Year• No. 2 ranking in NCAA Mid-Atlantic Region

2007 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Region Ranking1. Princeton2. Bucknell3. Penn4. Navy5. Syracuse6. Columbia

Academic Excellence• 5 CRCA National Scholar-Athletes• 34 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll members• 25 Bucknell Dean’s List selections

Bucknell Bison AthleticsSetting the Standard of Excellence

Bucknell takes great pride in its commitment to excellence on and off the playing ields. From Presidents’ Cups to Academic All-Ameri-cans to graduation rates that are ranked annually among the nation-al top-10, Bucknell is clearly at the head of the class when it comes to upholding the scholar-athlete ideal.

According to federal data released in the fall of 2006 by the NCAA and reported on by the Associated Press and The Chron-icle of Higher Education, Bucknell’s four-year student-athlete graduation rate was highest in the nation among student-ath-letes who entered college between the 1996-97 and 1990-2000 academic years. Bucknell was one of four institutions to gradu-ate at least 90 percent of its student-athletes who enrolled dur-ing that four-year period. Bucknell posted a 93-percent rate, followed by Davidson (90 percent), Duke (90 percent) and Georgetown (90 percent).

Bucknell has claimed 108 Patriot League Scholar-Athletes of the Year since the league’s inception as an all-sports conference in 1990-91. That is more than twice the next-highest total.

Bucknell student-athletes comprised nearly one-fourth of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in 2006-07. A record to-tal of 360 Bison recorded a GPA of 3.2 or better during their sport’s competition season. Among all BU student-athletes, 243 made the Dean’s List with GPAs of 3.5 or better in the spring of 2007.

26 of Bucknell’s 27 varsity squads posted team GPAs of 3.0 or better in the spring of 2007.

In addition to the 114 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-Ameri-cans produced since 1970, Bucknell has also claimed 240 Aca-demic All-District honorees over the same span, including 20 last year.

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With six more Patriot League championships in 2006-07, Buck-nell has now earned 65 crowns in 17 years in the league. In ad-dition, Bucknell has had 85 conference players of the year, 76 PL coaches of the year and a whopping 442 individual league champions from sports such as cross country, track & ield, swimming & diving, tennis and golf.

Bucknell has captured the Patriot League Presidents’ Cup, sig-nifying the league’s all-sports champion, 13 times in the 17-year history of the af iliation, including nine of the last 10 years. Bucknell captured the overall, men’s and women’s Cup stand-ings in 2006-07, when the Bison teams won six Patriot League titles. It was the 10th straight year and the 13th time overall, that the Bison captured the women’s title. In 2006-07, Bucknell won titles in men’s soccer, women’s cross country, women’s in-door and outdoor track & ield, men’s golf and women’s rowing. The men’s basketball, women’s basketball and women’s soccer teams also captured Patriot League regular-season titles.

Bucknell ranks FIFTH in the nation (to Nebraska, Notre Dame, Penn State and Stanford) in total number of ESPN The Maga-zine All-America selections.

A major element in ensuring Bucknell’s commitment to athlet-ics excellence is the Kenneth G. Langone Athletics & Recreation Center, which opened fully in 2003. One of the inest collegiate athletics facilities of its kind, the center includes the 4,000-seat Sojka Pavilion, the Olympic class Kinney Natatorium, the Krebs Family Fitness Center and the Berger Family Weight Room. A new Hall of Fame area, a display of Bucknell’s Medal of Honor recipients, a sports medicine suite, modern of ices for coaches and staff , and new locker room and classroom space are also included in the facility’s layout.

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BUCKNELL WOMEN’S ROWING

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UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

Location: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 17837

Founded: 1846 as the University at Lewisburg

Enrollment: 3,400

Nickname: Bison

Colors: Orange and Blue

Affiliation: NCAA Division 1

Conference: Patriot League (Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lehigh, Navy)

President: Brian C. Mitchell

Director of Athletics: John P. Hardt

WOMEN’S ROWING INFORMATION

Head Coach: Stephen Kish (Bucknell ’92)

Assistant Coaches: Kate Strum, AJ Miller, Dan Wolleben

Volunteer Assistant Coaches: Christine Drasba, Marika Page

Women’s Rowing Phone: 570-577-3243

Women’s Rowing E-mail: [email protected]

Women’s Rowing Address: Bucknell Women’s Rowing, Bucknell Univer-sity, Lewisburg, PA 17837

Web Site: www.BucknellBison.com

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Women’s Rowing Contact: Todd Merriett

Phone: 570-577-3488

Fax: 570-577-1660

E-mail: [email protected]

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Admissions Phone: 570-577-1101

Application Deadlines: Regular Decision - Jan. 1, 2008; Early Decision I - Nov. 15, 2007; Early Decision II - Jan. 1, 2008; Financial Aid - Nov. 15 (ED)/Jan. 1 (Reg.)

Quick FactsQuick FactsBucknell Women’s Rowing RosterBucknell Women’s Rowing RosterName Cl. Hometown/High SchoolRenee Alemi So. Haddonfield, N.J./Haddonfield Memorial Justine Bailey So. Pittsburgh, Pa./Thomas Jefferson Elizabeth Barnett Fr. Huntington, N.Y./HuntingtonSara Baughn So. Yardley, Pa./Pennsbury Kate Bender Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Fox Chapel Sophie Bird Sr. Lincolndale, N.Y./Somers Katherine Brewster-Duffy Sr. Stonington, Conn./St. George’s School Jen Butler So. Hillsborough, Calif./St. Ignatius Prep Christina Cabiati Fr. Arlington, Va./Washington-LeeGillian Carter Jr. Elverson, Pa./Twin Valley Allegra Colandro Fr. Woodbridge, Conn./Amity RegionalKate Courtien So. Bay Shore, N.Y./Bay Shore Cara Cox-Steiner Sr. Bayport, N.Y./Bayport-Blue Point Laura Diamond Fr. Highland Beach, Fla./Pine CrestGina DiDomenico Fr. Ambler, Pa./Mount Saint Joseph’s AcademyCaitlin Doolin Jr. Pennsauken, N.J./Bishop Eustace Kelsey Dowd Fr. Manlius, N.Y./Christian Brothers AcademyVictoria Dudley Fr. San Francisco, Calif./St. Ignatius PrepCherith Elliott Fr. Wexford, Pa./North AlleghenyStephanie Frank Fr. Westerville, Ohio/WestervilleChrissy Friedlander Jr. River Edge, N.J./River Dell Amanda Gallina Sr. North Huntingdon, Pa./Norwin Sarah Germani So. Wilbraham, Mass./Minnechaug Ashley Gennings Fr. Leesburg, Va./Bishop O’ConnellJessica Glenn Sr. Topsham, Maine/Mt. Ararat Lauren Hallanan So. Saratoga Springs, N.Y./Saratoga Springs Kelly Henkler Jr. Lansdale, Pa./North Penn Whittney Henry Jr. Mathews, Va./Mathews Kathryn Humphrey Fr. La Plata, Md./Bishop IretonKathleen Janosco Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa./North AlleghenyAnna Johnson Fr. Watertown, N.Y./Phillips Exeter AcademyTaylor Jordan Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Pine CrestPage Kannor Jr. Boise, Idaho/Boise Brittany Kaplan Sr. Belmont, Mass./Belmont Katie Kessler So. Sayville, N.Y./St. Anthony’s Olivia Knodt So. Grosse Pointe, Mich./Grosse Pointe South Lauren Lesko So. Waynesboro, Pa./Mercersburg Academy Stefanie Marquette So. San Diego, Calif./Crystal Springs Diana McCullough So. Fleetwood, Pa./Fleetwood Devon Mitchell So. Medford, N.J./Shawnee Beth Mooney Jr. Rochester, N.Y./Gates-Chili Arin Mossovitz Fr. Lutherville, Md./St. Paul’s SchoolMeghan Murphy So. Cleveland, Ohio/Hawken Betsy O’Leary Fr. Holderness, N.H./HoldernessMeghan O’Reilly So. Willington, Conn./Edwin O. Smith Elizabeth Regan So. Smithtown, N.Y./St. Anthony’s Blair Rolnick Fr. Westfield, N.J./The Peddie SchoolBetsy Schneider So. Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla./Episcopal Carol Schoenecker Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Fox ChapelKerry Sullivan So. Redding, Conn./Mercy Jennie Trayes Sr. Hawley, Pa./Wallenpaupack Amy VanNostrand Sr. Babylon, N.Y./Babylon Kim Weaver So. Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny Lauren Weinstein So. Branchville, N.J./Blair AcademyMary Wilson So. Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown West Lauren Yee So. Armonk, N.Y./Byram Hills Jeweliet Yost Jr. Ventnor, N.J./Atlantic City

Credits: The 2007-08 Bucknell Women’s Rowing Media Guide was written, edited and designed by Todd Merriett, Bucknell Assistant Director of Ath-letic Communications. Editing assistance provided by Jon Terry. Photogra-phy provided by Marc Hagemeier, Chris Sciacca, Art Foxall, Sport Graphics and Kate Strum. Printing by Harmony Press, Inc., Easton, Pa.

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Senior Profiles

Sophie BirdSophie BirdSenior

Lincolndale, N.Y./Somers

2007: Six seat of the Second Varsity Eight ... recorded excellent 7-2 record, one of the losses coming to the Varsity Eight in a one-two defeat of Georgetown’s Varsity Eight ... won the boat title in the Second Varsity Eight for the first time and contributed to a sweep of the Patriot League Championship beating Navy by over five seconds ... won the ECAC Metro Regatta in the Second Varsity Eight and contributed to the overall points trophy for Bucknell by defeat-ing perennial power UMass and up-and-coming crews from Rhode Island and Buffalo ... won the Murphy Cup Regatta, contributing to the women’s and overall points trophies for Bucknell ... beat Boston College and claimed Bucknell’s first win in an eight over an Ivy League team with a victory over Penn ... honored at the March Women’s Sports Luncheon as Athlete of the Month in the Second Varsity Eight ... part of squad finishing the year ranked second in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Region ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Bow of the Varsity Eight ... won the boat, team and Patriot League Boat of the Year titles at the Pa-triot League Championships, defeating rivals Navy and Colgate ... third in the petite level final at the San Diego Crew Classic ... third at the Murphy Cup Regatta ... defeated both West Virginia and Cincin-nati at home ... seventh out of 39 at the Dad Vail Regatta, winning the petite final ... honored as one of Bucknell’s Lewisburg Hotel Bison Athletes of the Week in April ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2005: As a member of the Novice Eight, placed third at Murphy Cup ... defeated Fairfield and Drexel ... placed third at Patriot League Championships in Sec-ond Varsity Eight ... defeated George Mason, Loyola, Fordham and Temple at home ... placed fifth at Dad Vail Regatta, the best Novice Eight finish in program history.Personal: Full name is Sophie Carol Bird ... daugh-ter of Michael and Barbara Bird ... has two brothers, Zachary and Samuel ... born April 24, 1986 ... major-ing in economics and psychology.

Katherine Brewster-DuffyKatherine Brewster-DuffySenior

Stonington, Conn./St. George’s School

2007: First All-America selection in program history ... six seat of the Varsity Eight ... recorded a nearly flaw-less 8-1 record ... won the boat and team titles as well as the Patriot League Boat of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Patriot League Championship, defeating Navy by over five seconds ... won the ECAC Metro Regatta in the Varsity Eight and contributed to the overall points trophy for Bucknell by defeat-ing perennial power UMass and up-and-coming crews from Rhode Island and Buffalo ... won the Murphy Cup Regatta, contributing to the women’s and over-all points trophies for Bucknell ... beat Georgetown, Rhode Island and Boston College ... placed second in the Varsity Openweight event at Bucknell’s Erg Arma-geddon ... honored as Damon’s Bison Athlete of the Week in the Varsity Eight after winning the Patriot League Championship ... honored with Athlete of the Year award at the team’s annual awards banquet ... part of squad finishing the year ranked second in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Region ... named to All-Patriot League team ... named First Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region by CRCA.2006: Six seat of the Varsity Eight ... won the boat, team and Patriot League Boat of the Year titles at the Patriot League Championships, defeating rivals Navy and Colgate ... third in the petite level final at the San Diego Crew Classic ... third at the Murphy Cup Re-gatta ... defeated both West Virginia and Cincinnati at home ... seventh out of 39 at the Dad Vail Regatta, winning the petite final ... placed 10th at Bucknell’s Erg Armageddon in the Women’s Openweight event ... honored as one of Bucknell’s Lewisburg Hotel Bi-son Athletes of the Week in April. 2005: Won silver in the Novice Openweight Event at Erg Armageddon ... as a member of the Novice Eight, placed third at Murphy Cup ... defeated Fairfield and Drexel ... placed third at Patriot League Champion-ships in Second Varsity Eight ... defeated George Ma-son, Loyola, Fordham and Temple at home ... placed fifth at Dad Vail Regatta, the best Novice Eight finish in program history.Personal: Full name is Katherine Anne Brewster-Duffy ... daughter of Michael Duffy and Pam Brew-ster-Duffy ... born Sept. 28, 1986 ... majoring in art history and economics.

Cara Cox-SteinerCara Cox-SteinerSenior

Bayport, N.Y./Bayport-Blue Point

2007: Three seat of the Second Varsity Four ... re-turned from injury to defeat Boston College and Rad-cliffe Lightweights ... part of only Bucknell boat ever to defeat Princeton ... beat Penn State and Susque-hanna at home ... honored at the April Women’s Sports Luncheon as Athlete of the Month in the Sec-ond Varsity Four. 2006: Three seat of the Varsity Four ... second place at the Murphy Cup Regatta ... second behind Princ-eton at Princeton ... defeated crews from Duke, Navy, Temple, George Mason, Buffalo, West Virginia, and Colgate ... helped boat and team to first-ever Patriot League Championship ... fifth at the Dad Vail Regatta out of field of 54 ... member of Patriot League Aca-demic Honor Roll. 2005: As a member of the Varsity Four, went unde-feated in dual races against Dayton, Army, Colgate, Buffalo, George Mason, Loyola, Fordham, Temple and Susquehanna ... advanced to semifinal at Dad Vail Regatta ... awarded team’s Novice of the Year award ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.Personal: Full name is Cara H. Cox-Steiner ... daugh-ter of Gary and Jenny Cox-Steiner ... one brother, Colin ... born March 17, 1986 ... majoring in English - Creative Writing.

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Amanda GallinaAmanda GallinaSenior

North Huntingdon, Pa./Norwin

2007: Three seat of the Second Varsity Four/bow seat of the Varsity Four ... placed third in the Second Var-sity Four at the Murphy Cup Regatta and contributed to women’s and overall points trophies for Bucknell ... second only to the Varsity Four with a win over Georgetown’s Varsity Four ... beat Dartmouth and Penn at Princeton in the Varsity Four ... defeated Georgetown in the Second Varsity Four and Boston College in the Varsity Four ... honored at the March Women’s Sports Luncheon as Athlete of the Month in both the Varsity Four and the Second Varsity Four ... spare for Patriot League Championship Squad ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Bow of the Varsity Four ... second place at the Murphy Cup Regatta ... second behind Princeton at Princeton ... defeated crews from Duke, Navy, Temple, George Mason, Buffalo, West Virginia, and Colgate ... helped boat and team to first-ever Patriot League Championship ... fifth at the Dad Vail Regatta out of field of 54 ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2005: Won bronze in dash event at Erg Armaged-don ... as a member of the Novice Eight, placed third at Murphy Cup ... defeated Fairfield and Drexel ... placed third at Patriot League Championship in Sec-ond Varsity Eight ... defeated George Mason, Loyola, Fordham and Temple at home ... placed fifth at Dad Vail Regatta, the best Novice Eight finish in program history ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.Personal: Full name is Amanda Jade Gallina ... daughter of Ralph and Lisa Gallina ... has one sister, Maren, and one brother, Ben ... born July 15, 1986 ... majoring in psychology.

Jessica GlennJessica GlennSenior

Topsham, Maine/Mt. Ararat

2007: Stroke of the Second Varsity Four ... helped the Lightweight Eight to the national title at the IRA Na-tional Championship Regatta ... placed third at the Murphy Cup Regatta and contributed to women’s and overall points trophies for Bucknell ... second only to the Varsity Four with a win over Georgetown’s Varsity Four ... defeated Boston College and Radcliffe Lightweights ... part of only Bucknell boat ever to de-feat Princeton ... beat Penn State and Susquehanna at home ... honored at the April Women’s Sports Lun-cheon as Athlete of the Month in the Second Varsity Four. 2006: Six seat of the Second Varsity Eight ... competed as the Lightweight Eight at the IRA Regatta ... made program history by winning the Murphy Cup Regatta ... raced competitively against perennial power Princ-eton Lightweights ... defeated crews from Colgate, West Virginia, and Cincinnati at home ... second at the Patriot League Championship to contribute heav-ily to the team title ... silver medal in the JV Eight at the Dad Vail Regatta ... qualified for the Grand Final at the IRA Championships and finished sixth, the best performance by a Lightweight Eight in program history ... second in the Women’s Varsity Lightweight division of Bucknell’s Erg Armageddon ... honored as one of Bucknell’s Lewisburg Hotel Bison Athletes of the Week in April as well as an Athlete of the Month at the April Women’s Sports Luncheon. 2005: Won silver in the Novice Lightweight event at Erg Armageddon ... as a member of the Novice Eight, placed third at Murphy Cup ... defeated Fairfield and Drexel ... placed third at Patriot League Champion-ship in Second Varsity Eight ... defeated George Ma-son, Loyola, Fordham and Temple at home ... placed fifth at Dad Vail Regatta, the best Novice Eight finish in program history.Personal: Full name is Jessica Ashley Glenn ... daugh-ter of Robert and Phyllis Glenn ... has one sister, Mi-chelle ... born Feb. 10, 1986 ... majoring in environ-mental studies.

Brittany KaplanBrittany KaplanSenior

Belmont, Mass./Belmont

2007: Four seat of the Second Varsity Eight ... record-ed excellent 7-2 record, one of the losses coming to the Varsity Eight in a one-two defeat of Georgetown’s Varsity Eight ... won the boat title in the Second Varsity Eight for the first time and contributed to a sweep of the Patriot League Championship beating Navy by over five seconds ... won the ECAC Metro Regatta in the Second Varsity Eight and contributed to the overall points trophy for Bucknell by defeat-ing perennial power UMass and up-and-coming crews from Rhode Island and Buffalo ... won the Murphy Cup Regatta, contributing to the women’s and overall points trophies for Bucknell ... beat Boston College and claimed Bucknell’s first win in an eight over an Ivy League team with a victory over Penn ... placed sixth in the Varsity Openweight event at Bucknell’s Erg Armageddon ... honored at the March Women’s Sports Luncheon as Athlete of the Month in the Sec-ond Varsity Eight ... part of squad finishing the year ranked second in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Region ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Four seat of the Varsity Eight ... won the boat, team and Patriot League Boat of the Year titles at the Patriot League Championships, defeating rivals Navy and Colgate ... third in the petite level final of the San Diego Crew Classic ... third at the Murphy Cup Regatta ... defeated both West Virginia and Cincin-nati at home ... seventh out of 39 at the Dad Vail Re-gatta, winning the petite final ... finished sixth in the Women’s Openweight division of Bucknell’s Erg Ar-mageddon ... received “Athlete of the Month” honors at the April Women’s Sports Luncheon ... honored as one of Bucknell’s Bison Athletes of the Week in April ... awarded Most Valuable Rower at the team’s annual awards banquet ... one of four members of the team to be named to the All Patriot-League Team ... mem-ber of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2005: Won silver in the Mixed Doubles Event at Erg Armageddon ... as a member of the Novice Eight, placed third at Murphy Cup ... defeated Fairfield and Drexel ... placed third at Patriot League Champion-ships in Second Varsity Eight ... defeated George Ma-son, Loyola, Fordham and Temple at home ... placed fifth at Dad Vail Regatta, the best Novice Eight finish in program history ... awarded Athlete of the Month ... awarded Most Improved Novice.Personal: Full name is Brittany Eve Kaplan ... daugh-ter of Fred and Risa Kaplan ... father, Fred, played tennis at Union College ... has one brother, David ... born July 26, 1985 ... majoring in civil engineering.

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Jennie TrayesJennie TrayesSenior

Hawley, Pa./Wallenpaupack

2007: Seven seat of the Varsity Eight ... recorded a nearly flawless 8-1 record ... won the boat and team titles as well as the Patriot League Boat of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Patriot League Championship, defeating Navy by over five seconds ... won the ECAC Metro Regatta in the Varsity Eight and contributed to the overall points trophy for Bucknell by defeating perennial power UMass and up-and-coming crews from Rhode Island and Buffalo ... won the Murphy Cup Regatta, contributing to the women’s and overall points trophies for Bucknell ... beat Georgetown, Rhode Island and Boston College ... placed ninth in the Varsity Openweight event at Bucknell’s Erg Armageddon ... honored as Damon’s Bison Athlete of the Week in the Varsity Eight after winning the Patriot League Championship ... part of squad finishing the year ranked second in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Region ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.2006: Seven seat of the Varsity Eight ... won the boat, team and Patriot League Boat of the Year titles at the Patriot League Championships, defeating rivals Navy and Colgate ... third in the petite level final at the San Diego Crew Classic ... third at the Murphy Cup Re-gatta ... defeated both West Virginia and Cincinnati at home ... seventh out of 39 at the Dad Vail Regatta, winning the petite final ... finished eighth overall at Bucknell’s Erg Armageddon in the Women’s Varsity Openweight event ... honored as one of Bucknell’s Lewisburg Hotel Bison Athletes of the Week in April ... one of four members of the Bison named to the All Patriot-League Team ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.2005: As a member of the Novice Eight, placed third at Murphy Cup ... defeated Fairfield and Drexel ... placed third at Patriot League Championships in Sec-ond Varsity Eight ... defeated George Mason, Loyola, Fordham and Temple at home ... placed fifth at Dad Vail Regatta, the best Novice Eight finish in program history ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.Personal: Full name is Jennie Adele Trayes ... daugh-ter of Richard and Celia Trayes ... has one sister, Em-ily, and one brother, Ben ... born Sept. 24, 1985 ... majoring in economics and Spanish.

Amy VanNostrandAmy VanNostrandSenior

Babylon, N.Y./Babylon

2007: Bow of the Second Varsity Four … placed third at the Murphy Cup Regatta and contributed to wom-en’s and overall points trophies for Bucknell … sec-ond only to the Varsity Four with a win over George-town’s Varsity Four … defeated Boston College and Radcliffe Lightweights ... only Bucknell boat ever to defeat Princeton … honored at the April Women’s Sports Luncheon as April Athlete of the Month in the Second Varsity Four ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.2006: Bow of the Second Varsity Four/bow of the Lightweight Eight at IRA Championships ... second to the Varsity Four against Temple and George Mason at home ... defeated crews from West Virginia, Cincin-nati and Duke ... fourth at Patriot League Challenge ... qualified for the Grand Final at the IRA Champi-onships and finished sixth, the best performance by a Lightweight Eight to that point in program history. 2005: As a member of the Second Novice Eight, placed sixth at Murphy Cup...defeated Army at home...earned gold at Patriot Challenge ... member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.Personal: Full name is Amy Jeanne VanNostrand ... daughter of David and Jeanne VanNostrand ... has two sisters, Karen and Lynn ... born June 25, 1986 ... majoring in mathematics.

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Coaching Staff

Stephen KishStephen KishHead CoachBucknell ’92

The 2006-07 campaign was the 11th for Ste-phen Kish as head coach of the Bucknell women’s rowing team. A 1992 Bucknell graduate and native of Miami, Fla. (Palmetto High School), Kish served as president of Bucknell rowing his senior year and received the Most Valuable Rower award, as well. After graduation, Kish remained in Lewisburg to serve as an assistant coach under Jimmy King ‘90.

In 1993 Kish relocated to New England, where he served as head coach at the University of Rhode Island, supervising three assistant coaches and over 70 rowers in the men’s and women’s pro-grams. Kish led three crews to medals at the New England Championships in 1995, and the men’s novice eight placed fourth at the Champion Inter-national Collegiate Regatta.

Since Kish returned to lead the Bison program in 1996, the women’s rowing team has made a name for itself, winning nine varsity medals (three gold, five silver, one bronze) at the Dad Vail Regat-ta, competing twice (2000 and 2004) at the Henley Women’s Regatta in England, and winning two consecutive Patriot League Championships in 2006 and 2007. In addition to the Patriot League title, the Bison posted a program-best showing at the Dad Vail Regatta in 2006 and the first team

win at the ECAC Metro Championship in 2007.In 2007, Kish led the Bison rowing team to its

best year yet. The squad won its second consecutive Patriot League Championship by sweeping all three events for the first time and went on the following weekend to sweep the varsity events at the ECAC Metro Championship and win the Overall Points Trophy. Coaching primarily the varsity eight, Kish led the boat to a highly successful season that fea-tured an impressive 8-1 record, including a season-opening victory at the Murphy Cup Regatta. The Bison claimed Boat of the Year accolades for the second year in a row at the Patriot League Champi-onship. In 2007 Kish received his second consecu-tive Patriot League Coach of the Year honor, was named the Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year by the CRCA and earned Lightweight Coach of the Year plaudits as well after leading Bucknell to the IRA National Championship.

Recent program developments under Kish in-clude the construction of a boathouse, a much-im-proved equipment inventory, including quadruple sculls and singles, a full-time, four-person coaching staff, and an ever-increasing number of opportu-nities for Bucknell student-athletes to develop as leaders.

EDUCATION

High School: Palmetto High School (Miami, Fla.) ’88

College: Bucknell ’92

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Bucknell: 1992-93, Novice Women’s Coach

Rhode Island: 1993-96, Head Coach

Bucknell: 1996-Pres., Head Coach

AWARDS

Patriot League Coach of the Year: 2006, 2007

CRCA Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year: 2007

CRCA Lightweight Coach of the Year: 2007

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Kate StrumKate StrumAssistant Coach

Bates ’03

Kate Strum, who completed her second year as an assistant coach at Bucknell in 2006-07, is a 2003 graduate of Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, where she received a degree in English and

was captain of the rowing team. While there she was the recipient of the Emily E. Dorrance Memo-rial Award, given to the female athlete who encour-ages athletic excellence in both her teammates and herself.

A coxswain during her final two years of col-lege, Strum has guided Bucknell’s varsity fours to unprecedented success over the past two years. In Bucknell’s first contest against Ivy League compe-tition this season at Princeton, the fours led the way, with wins over Penn and Dartmouth in the varsity four and the only outright win of the day, beating Princeton in the second varsity four. The varsity four went on to win its second consecutive Patriot League Championship and first ECAC Metro Championship, contributing to both the team’s second straight Patriot League title and the Overall Points Trophy at the ECAC.

Under Strum’s guidance in 2006 the varsity four opened the year with a second-place finish at the Murphy Cup, enjoyed an undefeated home season and posted a win at the Lake Wheeler Invi-tational. The varsity four continued its success by winning at the Patriot League Championships and contributing heavily to the team’s first-ever con-ference title. Additionally, the varsity four placed fifth out of 54 entries at the Dad Vail Regatta.

Prior to arriving at Bucknell, Strum was an as-sistant coach for the women’s rowing team at the University of California, Davis, as well as a certi-fied personal trainer. Primarily a novice coach, Strum assisted with the varsity squad and was also the primary recruiting contact. She helped guide the first novice eight to a third-place finish at the WIRA Championships in 2005, while the second novice eight claimed first. The first novices also won the petite finals at the Pac-10 Championships to secure a seventh-place finish.

Strum started her coaching career with the Community Rowing Program at Yale University in 2002. She taught and coached rowing to students at the American School for the Deaf and Special Olympic athletes.

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AJ MillerAJ MillerAssistant Coach

William Smith ’07

AJ Miller embarks upon her first season at Bucknell in 2007-08. Her main duties will be as-sisting with the varsity and serving as recruiting coordinator.



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Marika PageMarika PageVolunteer Assistant CoachCalifornia-San Diego ’97

Christine DrasbaChristine DrasbaVolunteer Assistant Coach

Bucknell ’06 M’08

Christine Drasba, a 2006 Bucknell graduate with a degree in English and a minor in biology who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in education, will serve in the role of student assis-tant coach with the Bison program in 2007-08.

The Lake Grove, N.Y., native was a member of the team in 2006-07 when she was the five seat of the varsity eight that posted an impressive 8-1 re-cord and won Boat of the Year honors at the Patriot League Championship. The winner of the team’s Most Valuable Rower award at the conclusion of the 2007 campaign, Drasba earned the Robert A. Latour Service Award at the Bucknell Department of Athletics and Recreation’s 46th Annual Senior Recognition Dinner last May. The award is given to a senior student-athlete “for extraordinary ser-vice to Bucknell and local communitites.”

Drasba, who transferred to Bucknell from Maryland after her freshman year, was a member of the Bison novice eight in 2004. She then missed the entire 2004-05 campaign with an injury, but bounced back to be a valuable member of the var-

A 1997 graduate of the University of Califor-nia, San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in sociol-ogy, English and Spanish literature, Marika Page will enter her fifth year as a volunteer assistant in 2007-08. In 2002-03 she coached the varsity four, while she worked with the team on improving flex-ibility and core strength. During land training the last two winters she again worked with the team on flexibility training.

The head men’s and women’s rowing coach at Brookline High School in 1999-2000, Page is an accomplished sculler who won the Championship Doubles race at the 2004 Head of the Charles. She also earned a position on the United States Na-tional Team in 2005 and represented the U.S. at the World Rowing Championships in Gifu, Japan the same year.

Currently an assistant fitness director and personal trainer at Healthworks Fitness Center in Boston, Mass., Page served as an intern on her alma mater’s coaching staff in 2000-01.

Coaching Staff

Dan WollebenDan WollebenAssistant Coach

Fordham ’04

Dan Wolleben is another first-year member of the Bison coaching staff in 2007-08. He will work mainly with the novices.

Wolleben was an accomplished rower at Ford-ham, where he graduated from in 2004. The two-year team captain helped lead the Rams to three Dad Vail Regatta gold medals, one ECAC National Championship varsity lightweight eight

gold, three New York State Championships first-place finishes and he posted a victory at the Senior Men’s Lightweight Four at U.S. Rowing Nationals. Additionally, he helped Fordham’s open four and varsity four to a pair of top-six showings at the IRA Regatta.

Following graduation, Wolleben spent three years as the head men’s rowing coach at the Ford-ham Prep School. In his time at the helm of the program, he helped the squad to four top-three finishes at the New York State High School Cham-pionship and the 4+ to a ninth-place showing at Scholastic Nationals.

Wolleben was an assistant coach with Ford-ham’s women’s rowing team at the same time he headed the Fordham Prep School program. His first year he was an assistant novice women’s row-ing coach, while the last two years he was been the head novice women’s rowing coach and recruiting coordinator. During that time Wolleben’s main re-sponsibility was been to coach the novice eight and second varsity eight, while also assisting the head coach with the varsity eight. In 2006, Fordham’s first and second novice eight both posted their best finishes in school history at the Atlantic 10 Championships.

Miller spent 2006-07 completing her degree at William Smith while also volunteering with the men’s crew team at Hobart. Prior to that, she was the head women’s novice coach at Fairfield for one year. She helped guide the Stags to numerous first-place finishes, including a gold medal perfor-mance by the novice eight at the Metropolitan In-tercollegiate R.A. Spring Championship in 2006. The novice four, which posted first-place showings four times throughout the season, took second at that event. Both the novice eight and novice four closed out the campaign with berths in the semifi-nals of the Dad Vail Regatta.

From 2000 to 2002, Miller served as assistant women’s rowing coach and head novice coach at Southern Methodist University. In addition to as-sisting the head coach in winter training, she cre-ated and applied the fitness rowing program for the team, helped coordinate travel and was instru-mental in practice scheduling, regatta organization and race coordination.

Miller started coaching at the college level at Colby College during the 1999-2000 campaign when she was an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s crew programs.

At William Smith, Miller was a four-year mem-ber of the varsity program, which earned the New York State Championship three times as well as the 1999 Division II/III national championship. She also earned the William Smith Coach’s Award for sportsmanship and the Betsy Smith Award for perseverance in 1999.

Following her collegiate career, Miller spent the summers of 2000 and 2002 competing with the New York Athletic Club. She trained and competed in eights, a quad and a straight four and won a silver medal in women’s intermediate quad at the 2002 U.S. Rowing Nationals. Additionally, she served as a juniors coach at the New York Ath-letic Club.

sity eight her final two years.Away from rowing, Drasba has been involved

with a host of volunteer organizations, including The Head Start program, The Giving Tree and Colleges Against Cancer.

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The Department of Athletics and Recreation strives to set the stan-dard of excellence for intercollegiate and intramural programs in higher education, thereby advancing and drawing attention to the mission, core values, and educational goals of Bucknell University.

The Department believes that student-athletes’ academic programs must be their first priority. It is therefore committed to maintaining Bucknell’s high national ranking for student-athletes’ graduation rates and for producing Academic All-Americans, and to continued leader-ship of the Patriot League in Academic Honor Roll nominations, based on grade-point averages. The coaches’ and staff’s paramount responsibil-ity is maintaining academic priorities and supporting student-athletes’ education, even while providing the rigorous and serious NCAA Divi-sion I athletic opportunities Bucknell student-athletes seek.

Further, the Department promotes the personal growth of student-athletes and the general student body by encouraging personal health, development, and balance among intellectual, social, civic, and physical pursuits; by celebrating challenge and competition; and by preparing par-ticipants for service and leadership in the world. Coaches and staff direct a rich array of athletic programs and recreational opportunities aimed at increasing student engagement, as well as strengthening character, healthy living, teamwork, sportsmanship, and spirit. In creating shared experiences for students, faculty, and staff, as well as alumni, family, and friends, the Department’s programs add substantially to Bucknell’s sense of community and foster life-long relationships with Bucknell.

The Department embraces the University’s decision to compete at the highest extramural level, in Division I of the National Collegiate Ath-letic Association (NCAA). Division I membership is valuable not only be-cause this level of competition maximally challenges student-athletes, but also because it signals clearly Bucknell’s high standards and seriousness of purpose in all extracurricular endeavors and it helps position Bucknell apart from other National Liberal Arts Colleges. Likewise, the competi-tive success the Department seeks, measured in part by consistent con-tention for the Patriot League’s student-athletes and the University alike, and it brings distinction and national recognition to Bucknell.

A student-centered operation, the Department is committed to pro-viding equitable opportunities to women and men, as well as members of minority and majority groups of all kinds. The Department subscribes to, and complies with, all principles and regulations of the Patriot League, the Eastern College Athletic Conference, and the NCAA.

The Department is proud that so many of today’s exemplary Bison scholar-athletes will be tomorrow’s outstanding leaders.

Bucknell Athletics Mission StatementBucknell Athletics Mission Statement

We, the women of Bucknell Women’s Rowing,are a team built on a foundation of unity and trust.

We respectfully commit to the highest level of motivation,education, and personal growth in our lasting eff orts to achieve

Competitive Greatness. We will build a positive, spirited and enriching atmosphere, while

pushing ourselves and each other to new levels of confi denceand awareness. On the water and in the classroom, we

believe our eff orts will create aTradition of Excellence.

Women’s Rowing Mission StatementWomen’s Rowing Mission Statement

2007-08 Season PreviewWhile the 2006-07 campaign was the most impressive in the history of

the Bucknell women’s rowing program, the Bison will aim even higher in 2007-08.

Behind an eight-person senior class, one of the largest in recent memory, Bucknell will embark upon an ambitious schedule in 2007-08. After the famil-iar fall training schedule and a winter training trip to Elberton, Ga., the Bison will hold the 12th annual Erg Armageddon inside Davis Gym in early Febru-ary. A second consecutive matchup with Alabama and a date with George Mason during the spring training trip kick off the demanding, but rewarding, spring slate.

After returning to the Northeast from Georgia, Bucknell will travel to Charlottesville, Va., for a matchup with Virginia and to Philadelphia, Pa., for the Murphy Cup as it tries to take the team trophy once again.

The first two weekends in April feature some stiff competition. The Bison will return to the Schuylkill River for the second straight weekend on April 5 to face Penn. The very next weekend they head west to Columbus, Ohio, to face big-name schools Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee and USC.

The only home event of the season is scheduled for April 19 when Dela-ware and RIT visit the Susquehanna River.

The Patriot League Championship the final weekend in April opens the busy championship portion of the schedule. Bucknell will be going for its third consecutive title, and, after winning each of the three races last year by more than five seconds, will aim to once again increase its margin of victory.

During May, the Bison will face another Ivy League crew in Princeton on Carnegie Lake and make a return to the Dad Vail Regatta after a one-year hiatus.

Bucknell, which finished the 2007 season second in the Mid-Atlantic Re-gion, hopes to have a legitimate shot at the NCAA Championships in 2008. They will be held May 30-June 1 in California.

The final event of the 2008 campaign held in the United States is the IRA National Championship, an event the lightweight eight won for the first time in program history last year.

Later in June the Bison will travel to the Thames River in England for the prestigious Henley Women’s Regatta, an event they last competed in four years ago.

The coaching staff, which features four full-time coaches and a handful of volunteer assistants, built a strong 18-person recruiting class to face the exciting schedule. The staff thinks if the team can stick to its core principles and focus on process for the majority of the season that it has the ability to continue to be a strong contender in the Patriot League and beyond.

The addition of more coaches in recent years as well as a heightened level of recruiting are just a couple of changes the Bucknell women’s rowing program has undergone. Another recent change is the addition of sculling, something that is rare in college rowing. Sculling is the best way to develop a young rower because it utilizes fine motor skills through the use of two oars, in comparison to sweep rowing, where each rower has one large oar. The skills gained from sculling during the fall pay dividends in the spring. The Bison first sculled in 2005 with the addition of 10 sculling boats to the program. The team mem-bers will once again be seen sculling on the Susquehanna River in 2007-08 as they prepare to raise their level of success even higher.

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Student-Athlete JournalsAs I look around me at the

Elberton boathouse, the Bucknell trailer, and Lake Russell, I can’t avoid the little grin that sneaks into the corners of my mouth. Although the aim of this trip is to focus on training our bodies and minds for the upcoming rac-ing season, I can’t help but reflect on my first mid-March excursion to Georgia four years ago. Having no idea what to expect out of the training trip or spring racing, I was all nerves and excitement, desper-ately hoping not to make too many mistakes. I am amazed to realize exactly how far Bucknell Rowing as a program, and I, as a rower, have come since then.

This year, we arrived in Elberton and hit the ground running, jump-ing into three-a-day practices and taking full advantage of the strokes that we hadn’t been able to take at home on the frozen Susquehanna. In this familiar setting, the usual preseason excitement quickly sweeps through the team. However, this year, my excitement is accompanied by a strong sense of urgency. This is my final time around. Bucknell Rowing is destined for big things - we are young, deep, driven, and gaining momentum. Our program is on the brink of something incredible- it seems that each season we are able to achieve what we dared not even dream of the year before. I want to see how far we can go THIS year.

In the seven weeks that are about to unfold, this team will be presented with more opportunities than any Bucknell crew has ever had before. We will be racing against an entirely new tier of opponents, and will have a chance to show some of the top crews in the nation what Bucknell Rowing is all about. Now is the time to put in the work. The triumphs of last year’s team, while hard-fought and well deserved, cannot yield way to complacency. We must always remember the fire that brought us to where we are today, and work with the hungry resolve of an underdog. We cannot afford to let a practice, a drill, or a stroke go by that does not improve our technique and our speed. We owe it to ourselves, as well as our formidable opponents, to challenge our expectations and row up. In order to compete and succeed at this new level, we must be willing to train smart, trust each other, and take some pretty big risks. This year, in every boat, in every race, we are going to redefine our speed and leave our mark on Bucknell Rowing history.

Elberton is the perfect location to prepare for the next seven weeks; we can sharpen our focus, bond with our teammates, and take a deep breath before we head back to campus and are flung into full throttle race mode. Before the racing starts, we have a chance to fully appreciate all of the opportunities for greatness that lay ahead of us. Now is the time to put in the work- to ensure that we make the most of each opportunity and to prepare for a season that will leave us grinning for years to come.

Christine Drasba ’06 M’08March 23, 2007

*** Bucknell University’s official athletic Web site, www.BucknellBison.com, features journal entries from women’s rowing team members throughout the season. The entries are updated regularly during the season and feature the thoughts of team members as the season progresses.

Recruiting ClassRecruiting ClassThe 18-person women’s rowing Class of 2011 is the second-largest recruit-

ing class in program history and features accomplished rowers from 10 differ-ent states.

“I am excited about our strongest recruiting class to date,” commented Bucknell head coach Stephen Kish when the class was announced in June. “The coaching staff and returning rowers cannot wait to start working with such a talented group of accomplished junior rowers. The sculling and sweep experience with some of the most prominent junior programs in the country will help this group have an immediate impact on the team’s speed.”

The recruits fall into one of three categories: coxswains, lightweights and openweights.

Laura Diamond and Arin Mossovitz comprise the third group of experi-enced coxswains Kish has recruited. The duo will join veterans Katie Kessler, Lauren Lesko, Mary Wilson, Lauren Yee and Jeweliet Yost to form a young, but experienced, coxswain contingent with two freshmen, four sophomores and one junior.

The lightweight recruits are Elizabeth Barnett, Kelsey Dowd, Cherith El-liott, Stephanie Frank and Blair Rolnick. Once again Kish expects his incom-ing recruits to have an immediate impact on the overall team, as well as the lightweight group, which has set the standard high with the lightweight eight winning the IRA National Championship in 2007. In addition to that pres-tigious title, the lightweight eight has won gold and silver medals at the Dad Vail Regatta in recent years and represented the program at the 2004 Henley Women’s Regatta in England.

The openweight list of recruits is the largest, featuring 11 student-athletes. Christina Cabiati, Allegra Colandro, Gina DiDomenico, Victoria Dudley, Ashley Gennings, Kathryn Humphrey, Kathleen Janosco, Anna Johnson, Tay-lor Jordan, Betsy O’Leary and Carol Schoenecker comprise the openweights, who will try to continue and improve upon the team’s success of last spring that featured team titles at both the Patriot League Championship as well as the ECAC Metro Championship.

NAME - HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL

Elizabeth Barnett - Huntington, N.Y./Huntington

Christina Cabiati - Arlington, Va./Washington-Lee

Allegra Colandro - Woodbridge, Conn./Amity Regional

Laura Diamond - Highland Beach, Fla./Pine Crest

Gina DiDomenico - Ambler, Pa./Mount Saint Joseph’s Academy

Kelsey Dowd - Manlius, N.Y./Christian Brothers Academy

Victoria Dudley - San Francisco, Calif./St. Ignatius Prep

Cherith Elliott - Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny

Stephanie Frank - Westerville, Ohio/Westerville

Ashley Gennings - Leesburg, Va./Bishop O’Connell

Kathryn Humphrey - La Plata, Md./Bishop Ireton

Kathleen Janosco - Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny

Anna Johnson - Watertown, N.Y./Phillips Exeter Academy

Taylor Jordan - Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Pine Crest

Arin Mossovitz - Lutherville, Md./St. Paul’s School

Betsy O’Leary - Holderness, N.H./Holderness

Blair Rolnick - Westfield, N.J./The Peddie School

Carol Schoenecker - Pittsburgh, Pa./Fox Chapel

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Patriot League ChampionshipPatriot League ChampionshipThe Patriot League Championship has been around for just three years,

but Bucknell has quickly cemented its place near the top of the standings, winning the title each of the last two years. In the 2007 Patriot League Pre-season Poll, the Bison were picked to finish first and they lived up to the expectations, becoming only the sec-ond team to sweep the varsity eight, second varsity eight and varsity four races.

Each of the three Patriot League Championships have been held on

Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Mass. Bucknell placed fourth at the inau-gural Patriot League Championship in 2005, but was just two points shy of third place.

ECAC Metro ChampionshipECAC Metro ChampionshipBucknell competed at the ECAC Metro Championship for the first time

in 2007. Less than a week after winning the Patriot League Championship, the team returned to Worcester, Mass., and Lake Quinsigamond, where it once again swept the varsity events over tough competi-tion from the likes of Buffalo, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In addition to the in-dividual titles in the varsity eight, second varsity eight and varsity four, the team totaled enough points to claim the overall points trophy at the competitive event.

Henley Women’s RegattaHenley Women’s RegattaBucknell has traveled to England twice in the last seven years to participate

in the prestigious Henley Women’s Regatta and is scheduled to return in the spring of 2008. The Bison are expected to double the squad size to two eights after bringing just one during the last trip in 2004. Bucknell will depart for Europe right after the IRA National Championship the first weekend in June and race at various locations throughout Europe in preparation for the Hen-ley Women’s Regatta, which begins June 23.

In 2000, the varsity four toured for three weeks, competing at three major regattas, before culminating with a second-place finish at the Henley Wom-en’s Regatta. To reach the finals, the varsity four had to win four head-to-head races in two days.

In 2004, the varsity lightweights competed in the openweight event and won their first two races before falling in the semifinals. Of the four American universities in the event (Boston University, Harvard and Colby College were the other three), Bucknell was the only one to advance past the first round.

LightweightsLightweightsThe Bucknell lightweights have been gaining momentum over the past de-

cade, culminating with a first-place finish at the IRA National Championship in 2007. That title, the first in program history, featured the Bison defeating second-place Princeton by more than three seconds. Three-time defending champion Wisconsin placed third.

The Bucknell lightweights made their first appearance in the grand final at the IRA National Championship in 2006. The lightweight eight had a phe-nomenal race in the heats, placing second to Radcliffe and charging through the finish line ahead of Georgetown, the silver medalist in the grand final. The Bison ended with a sixth-place finish in the grand final for its best show-ing in the event to that point.

The 1999 squad started the recent string of successes when the varsity lightweight eight won the Patriot League Challenge and the Mid-Atlantic Re-gional Championships. The 2001 novice lightweight eight also won the Mid-Atlantics, but in the varsity event. The 2002 novice lightweights won the Dad Vail Regatta in commanding fashion and then finished third at the Eastern Sprints behind only Princeton and Wisconsin. The varsity lightweights fol-lowed with a win at the Dad Vail Regatta in 2003, making history as Buck-nell’s first varsity crew to win a Dad Vail medal in an eight-oared event.

The Novice ExperienceThe Novice ExperienceAt the start of the fall semester, about one-quarter of the first-year women

on the Bucknell campus, will embark on a great adventure. Their journey typically begins at the interest meeting on the first Sunday night after classes start. In-spired by the varsity team and recruited freshmen, nearly 100 women with no rowing experience join the Bison women’s rowing team. Lasting nine weeks and culminating at the Head of the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Pa., the fall sea-son is designed to give walk-on student-athletes the chance to see if rowing is something they want to pursue.

Sneakers in place, the women meet outside the Kenneth Langone Athlet-ics and Recreation Center Monday through Saturday and begin to crosstrain. Guided by the coaching staff, freshmen are spotted running, climbing the stadium steps, doing body circuits on the field and learning to use the ergom-eters, or rowing machines as they are known to most people. Moving together, they learn the parts of the stroke and become familiar with the terms of the sport.

Soon the walk-ons find themselves on the Bucknell Bus, driving down Route 15 South, headed for the boathouse. They take oars down, carry the boat to the water and begin to take their first unbalanced strokes. By the end of October the group that came in with no experience find themselves rowing confidently down the Schuylkill River, competing against novice rowers from other teams at the country’s largest one-day fall race.

Fall RowingFall RowingIn the fall, the varsity program focuses on base aerobic training and tech-

nique, doing much of this work in smaller boats. The women train in singles, pairs and fours. Utilizing the smaller boats helps increase balance and body awareness while also challeng-ing the rowers to increase their technical proficiency. The work in the smaller, unstable boats prepares the rowers for the tran-

Inside the Rowing Program

Dad Vail RegattaDad Vail RegattaBucknell women’s rowing has established itself as a force to be reckoned

with at the Dad Vail Regatta. With upwards of 20,000 fans, 500 boats and 3,300 athletes, the Dad Vail Regatta is the largest intercollegiate regatta in the country. Since 2000, nine of Bucknell’s 16 varsity entries have won medals (three golds, five silvers, one bronze).



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Erg ArmageddonErg ArmageddonThe Erg Armageddon provides a perfect chance for many crews to come to

Bucknell University and measure their skills against other rowers during the offseason. Entering its 12th year, this race utilizes the same monitor system that is used at CRASH-B’s as well as a huge screen displaying the progress of each race. The Erg Armageddon offers events in al-most all conceivable categories, from the standard 2,000-meter race to 500-meter sprints. Competition is offered for rowers and coxswains, men and women varsity and novice, lightweight and heavyweight, and there is even a special mixed-doubles event. During the racing competitors and spectators can listen to play-by-play over the public address system, and medals are presented on an awards podium for first through third. Erg Armageddon has drawn rowers and crews from Fordham, Penn State, Susquehanna, SUNY Binghamton, Franklin and Marshall, Lafayette, Lehigh, and NYU. Year after

year, both per-sonal and event records are bro-ken as the com-petition pushes athletes to great-er heights and prepares them for faster spring boat speed.

Spring TrainingSpring TrainingThe beginning and end of winter training is highlighted by trips to vari-

ous parts of the United States to row. The Bucknell women’s rowing team has traveled to places such as Austin, Texas, Miami Beach, Fla., Augusta, Ga., and Elberton Ga., in recent years to take advantage of the warm weather. The student-athletes cherish the opportunity to row on various rivers and lakes during the cold winter months.

The winter training trip, which takes place during the opening weeks of January, serves as a jump start to the indoor winter train-ing, allowing the rowers to get in a few extra strokes in the water.

After two months of indoor training, the athletes will once again pack up and head south to explore a new body of water. The spring training trip takes place during Spring Break and allows the team to focus on intense training. The week-long trip includes double practices on the water as well as extensive land training. The trip culminates in a race against other crews who are also completing their spring training sessions. In 2008, Bucknell is expected to face Alabama in Elberton, Ga., for a second consecutive season.

Sideline Coaches ProgramSideline Coaches ProgramOne of the special programs that Bucknell offers in order to enhance the

student-athlete’s overall experience at the university is the Sideline Coaches Program. The program is a truly unique initiative in Division I college athlet-ics, and it includes the invitation of a member of the faculty, administration, staff or community by one of the 27 varsity teams.

The participant has the opportunity to discuss the overall program with the respective coaching staff , including practice preparation and strategy for the upcoming contest. The sideline coach will attend a practice session where he/she will be introduced to the team and gain a truly unique insight into the relationships that exist between player-coach and player-player. In addition, the practice session allows the participant to learn coaching techniques, strat-egy, terminology and the athletes’ true enthusiasm for the sport.

The participant will then attend the actual intercollegiate contest itself and be a part of the total event from pre-contest to post-contest, through time-out discussions and halftime teaching-learning methodology.

The purpose of the Sideline Coaches Program is to foster a better under-standing by the faculty and administration of the roles played by coaches and athletes in the university’s competitive intercollegiate athletic arena.

The Bucknell women’s rowing program has invited many professors, administrators and coaches of other sports to the launch to watch practice. Some even take the chance to go out in the boat and row along with team members.

Community InvolvementCommunity InvolvementThe Bucknell women’s rowing team is known to be a tight-knit, supportive

group that promotes excellence both academically and athletically within the Bucknell community.

Rowers are involved beyond the team in on-campus organizations and ac-tivities such as The Giving Tree, Colleges Against Cancer, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, work-study, sororities, and theater, dance and music groups.

Off campus, rowing team members volunteer at local animal shelters, are part of Head Start and student teach in area schools.

Inside the Rowing Program

Winter TrainingWinter TrainingOff the water you can find the team training in a variety of locations on

campus. In the erg room, rowers will find exclusive access to ergometers, as well as the Bucknell Rowing Hall of Fame, detailing the exploits of crews go-ing back to the early years of the team’s inception. For cross training, the team heads to the football stadium for stairs, the pool for aquatic cardio and the

fieldhouse for everything from sprints and body circuits to crab soccer. During indoor training, rowers take the monthly Tri-athlon Challenge, a Saturday-morning practice that begins with a 6,000-meter row, after which rowers head to the foot-ball stadium. There, they hurry their way around the stadium,

step-by-step, flight after flight. When they hit the last stair, they’re off to the bridge, running a 2.5-mile round-trip course back to the bench, where the clock stops and they count their blessings. Other highlights of the winter months include a 12-day winter training trip to a location as varied as Miami, Fla., Augusta, Ga., or Austin, Texas, and Bucknell’s own erg competition, Erg Armageddon.

sition into eights and fours and helps them stay motivated throughout the year by adding variety to the training program.

At Bucknell, fall rowing is about building skills and maintaining a bal-anced collegiate lifestyle that will allow the rowers to really push themselves to peak during the spring season.

Throughout the fall season the Bison may travel to regattas such as the Head of the Genesee, the Navy Day Regatta, the Head of the Charles and the Head of the Schuylkill.

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2006-07 Season in Review2006-07 Season in ReviewWithout question the 2006-07 season was the most successful one in the

history of the Bucknell women’s rowing program. The Bison captured team titles at both the Patriot League Championship, their second in a row, and the ECAC Metro Championship, which helped lead to finishing the year ranked second in the Mid-Atlantic Region, behind only 2006 national champion Princeton. Additionally, the lightweight eight won the IRA National Cham-

pionship, while com-bined with the men’s club-varsity program, the team won the overall points tro-phy at the Murphy Cup. The varsity four started the string of success in the fall with the first-ever vic-tory for a Bison boat at the Head of the Charles.

In addition to the unprecedented team success, a number of Bucknell rowers received individual accolades and recognition. Headlining that list was junior Katherine Brewster-Duffy, who became the first All-America selection in program history and was named the team’s Athlete of the Year. She also copped All-Patriot League and All-Mid-Atlantic Region honors along with a trio of sophomores who were also part of the highly successful varsity eight. Kelly Henkler, Whittney Henry and coxswain Jeweliet Yost joined Brewster-Duffy in receiving postseason recognition.

Brewster-Duffy was not the lone Bison to earn an All-America citation as Henry, Yost and senior Lauren Olsen were named Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association Lightweight All-Americans following the lightweight eight’s un-precedented national championship at the IRA Regatta.

Not limited to success on the water, seniors Meredith Henry, Laura Rob-erts and Susan Shadle, along with juniors Sophie Bird and Jennie Trayes were named Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association National Scholar-Athletes for posting grade-point averages better than 3.5.

Graduate student Christine Drasba was named the team’s Most Valuable Rower and also earned the Robert A. Latour Service Award at Bucknell’s 46th annual Senior Recognition Dinner.

In his 11th season, head coach Stephen Kish did not leave all the awards to the student-athletes as he picked up three separate coach of the year hon-ors. His first one came when he was named the Patriot League Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season. He then followed that with the Col-legiate Rowing Coaches Association Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year and the Lightweight Coach of the Year honors.

The varsity four set the tone for the impressive season by posting two first-place finishes and a runner-up showing in three events during the fall. In-cluded in those victories was a two-second victory over Penn State at the Head of the Charles, the first-ever win for the Bison at the prestigious event.

During the spring all the boats excelled, but the varsity eight stole the headlines, posting an 8-1 record with the lone loss coming to national powers Princeton, Dartmouth and Penn in the first race in program history againt Ivy League com-petition. The boat also earned Boat of the Year honors at the Patriot League Championship for the second consecu-tive season.

The second var-sity eight was nearly as impressive, going 7-2 during 2007 with one of the loss-

es to the varsity eight when both Bison boats beat Georgetown.The spring season opened in a dual with Alabama in Elberton, Ga., in

March. Bucknell won both the varsity eight and second varsity eight races against the Crimson Tide while competing at the 1996 Olympic Training Site. Both Bison boats won by wide margins with the 26-second victory by the sec-ond varsity eight the largest margin of the day.

After a week of training in Georgia over Spring Break, Bucknell returned to Pennsylvania and won the overall points trophy at the Murphy Cup on the Schuylkill River for the first time. The Bison varsity eight, second varsity eight and novice four each won their finals races, while the second varsity four helped equal the program record of four boats in the finals of the Murphy Cup with a third-place finish.

Bucknell returned to the Schuylkill River the following Saturday and faced Georgetown and Temple. The Bison won four of the five races, including all three featuring varsity crews.

The next day the varsity eight, second varsity eight and novice eight trav-eled to Lake Carnegie in Princeton, N.J., and faced the Princeton lightweights. Both the varsity eight and second varsity eight posted wins over the Tigers.

On April 7, Bucknell traveled to New England for the first time and faced Boston College, Rhode Island and the Radcliffe Lightweights on the Narrow River in North Kingstown, R.I. The Bison continued their success and won four of the five races. The varsity eight had one of its closest races of the first half of the season, but still won by an impressive six seconds over second-place Rhode Island.

Two of the next three weekends Bucknell rowed at home on the Susque-hanna River. The first home weekend featured the Bison sweeping the varsity eight, second varsity eight and novice eight from William Smith, a team that has competed in the NCAA Division III Championship five times. Two weeks later, with much of the squad preparing for the Patriot League Championship, the novice eight and second varsity four posted wins against Penn State and Susquehanna on the Susquehanna River. The Nittany Lions did claim the novice four race.

In between those two home dates, Bucknell per-formed well against No. 7 Princeton, No. 14 Dartmouth and Penn on Lake Carnegie. The sec-ond varsity four was the lone Bison boat to win on the day, but overall Buck-nell performed well against formidable foes, beating Dartmouth and Penn in the varsity four and Penn in the second varsity eight.

The final Sunday in April Bucknell made history by winning its second consecutive Patriot League title. The Bison became just the second team to sweep all three races as the varsity eight copped Boat of the Year plaudits and Kish Coach of the Year honors for the second straight year.

Behind finals victories from the varsity eight, second varsity eight and varsity four Bucknell made it two championship titles in two weeks on Lake Quinsigamond by easily winning the ECAC Metro Championship by 16 points over Buffalo, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which tied for second place.

While the ECAC Metro Championship completed the season for the ma-jority of the squad, the lightweight eight spent four weeks training together on campus prior to the IRA National Championship Regatta. The boat, which consisted of rowers from five of six regular-season crews, won its first-ever IRA title as it defeated Princeton and three-time defending champion Wisconsin in the grand final after winning its heat the day before. It was the second consecutive year Bucknell reached the grand final, improving upon 2006’s sixth-place showing.

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AwardsAwardsCRCA All-America2007 Katherine Brewster-Duffy

CRCA Lightweight All-America2007 Whittney Henry Lauren Olsen Jeweliet Yost

CRCA All-Mid-Atlantic Region (team in parentheses)2007 Katherine Brewster-Duffy (1) Kelly Henkler (2) Whittney Henry (1) Jeweliet Yost (cox) (1)

All-Patriot League2006 Kelly Henkler Brittany Kaplan Coral Swartz (cox) Jennie Trayes2007 Katherine Brewster-Duffy Kelly Henkler Whittney Henry Jeweliet Yost (cox)

Patriot League Boat of the Year2006 Varsity Eight2007 Varsity Eight

Academic All-District II1997 Sara Bloom2003 Julie Engel2004 Jill Harrington

CRCA National Scholar-Athlete2007 Sophie Bird Meredith Henry Laura Roberts Susan Shadle Jennie Trayes

Bison Athlete of the Week2006 Varsity Eight (May 1) Second Varsity Eight (Mar. 28)2007 Varsity Eight (April 30)

Women’s Rowing Athlete of the Month2007 Second Varsity Eight (March) Varsity Four (April) Second Varsity Four (April)

CRCA Lightweight Coach of the Year2007 Stephen Kish

CRCA Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year2007 Stephen Kish

Patriot League Coach of the Year2006 Stephen Kish2007 Stephen Kish

Patriot League Academic Honor RollPatriot League Academic Honor RollNearly 250 Bucknell University student-athletes earned Dean’s List honors for

the 2007 spring semester. Students must earn at least a 3.50 grade-point average for selection to the Dean’s List. Twenty-five members of the women’s rowing team were selected to the Dean’s List, while nine additional student-athletes garnered positions on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll with grade-point averages above 3.20.

(Dean’s List: DL, Honor Roll: HR)

Renee Alemi - Fr. (HR) Stefanie Marquette - Fr. (DL, HR)

Justine Bailey - Fr. (DL, HR) Diana McCullough - Fr. (DL, HR)

Sara Baughn - Fr. (HR) Devon Mitchell - Fr. (DL, HR)

Sophie Bird - Jr. (DL, HR) Beth Mooney - So. (DL, HR)

Gillian Carter - So. (DL, HR) Meghan Murphy - Fr. (HR)

Cara Cox-Steiner - Jr. (DL, HR) Meghan O’Reilly - Fr. (DL, HR)

Caitlin Doolin - So. (HR) Lauren Olsen - Sr. (DL, HR)

Chrissy Friedlander - So. (DL, HR) Elizabeth Regan - Fr. (DL, HR)

Amanda Gallina - Jr. (DL, HR) Laura Roberts - Sr. (DL, HR)

Sarah Germani - Fr. (DL, HR) Betsy Schneider - Fr. (DL, HR)

Jessica Glenn - Jr. (HR) Susan Shadle - Sr. (DL, HR)

Lauren Hallanan - Fr. (DL, HR) Kerry Sullivan - Fr. (HR)

Kelly Henkler - So. (HR) Jennie Trayes - Jr. (DL, HR)

Meredith Henry - Sr. (DL, HR) Amy VanNostrand - Jr. (HR)

Brittany Kaplan - Jr. (DL, HR) Kim Weaver - Fr. (DL, HR)

Katie Kessler - Fr. (DL, HR) Lauren Weinstein - Fr. (DL, HR)

Olivia Knodt - Fr. (HR) Mary Wilson - Fr. (DL, HR)

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Page Kannor and Jeweliet YostPage Kannor and Jeweliet Yost

Meredith Henry, Caitlin DoolinMeredith Henry, Caitlin Doolinand Jeweliet Yostand Jeweliet Yost

Lauren OlsenLauren Olsen Kelly HenklerKelly Henkler

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History of Bucknell RowingHistory of Bucknell RowingThe Bucknell University rowing program was firmly established in the 1980s,

yet BU’s crew history dates to 1873 when the first crew club was founded by David Jane Hill. Hill would later become the University’s president. The first venture in rowing was unsuccessful as the team was forced to dissolve after two years because of the conditions of the Susquehanna River near Bucknell. Revived by Randy Leavitt ’85 in 1982, the Bucknell rowing program found

a suitable spot for rowing down the river from campus, near Sunbury. The opportunity to row in this area was due to the support of the Skotedis family, owners of Tedd’s Landing Restau-rant . Not only did the Skotedis family allow the program to use its waterfront prop-erty, John Skotedis

became the head coach of the program in 1986.Led by Skotedis, men’s and women’s rowing began as a club program and

developed into a competitive and successful varsity team. During Skotedis’ tenure at Bucknell, the program competed at the San Diego Crew Classic for the first time and produced the first U.S. Olympian in the school’s history. Cindy Ryder ’88 made the 1992 U.S. Olympic Team one year after winning a gold medal at the 1991 Pan-Am Games. Finally, and most importantly, Skotedis led the men’s and women’s programs in their successful quest for varsity status in 1990.

Jimmy King ’90 became the program’s first full-time rowing coach in 1992. During his four-year tenure, the women’s rowing squad won its first national-level medal, a bronze at the 1995 Champion Regatta, now known as the ECAC Championship Regatta. King also led the men’s lightweight eight to its first gold medal at the same regatta.

In 1996, Stephen Kish ’92 took over the reigns and the program has continued to grow and prosper. Over the last eight years, the women’s rowing program has enjoyed unprecedented success. The Bison won their first medals at the Dad Vail Regatta in 2000 and have not stopped. From 2000-06, nine of Bucknell’s 16 varsity entries won medals (three golds, five silvers, one bronze). In 2000, the women’s varsity four traveled to the Henley Women’s Regatta and placed second while the women’s lightweight eight reached the semifinal in the openweight division in 2004.

The program has continued to grow in other areas as well. Bucknell’s first boathouse was completed in 1998. The inventory of equipment has been completely updated and doubled in the past few years. Additionally, all varsity student-athletes are provided with an abundance of rowing-specific practice gear.

In 2005 another milestone occured when Bucknell competed in the first-ever Patriot League Rowing Championships. The next year the program experienced unprecedented success by capturing its first Patriot League championship with a decisive win over defending champion Navy.

In 2007, the Bison made history by winning their second consecutive Pa-triot League title as well as the ECAC Metro Championship. Additionally, the lightweight eight won the IRA National Championship and the team combined with the Bucknell club-varsity men’s crew to win the overall points crown at the Murphy Cup. The varsity four got things started in the fall by posting the program’s first-ever victory at the Head of the Charles Regatta.

Bucknell has also become a yearly racing destination for numerous east coast crews in both the fall and spring. On land, Bucknell is in its 12th year of hosting the Bucknell Erg Armageddon indoor rowing championships, attended by more than 300 rowers from the Mid-Atlantic region every winter.

Tradition of GreatnessTradition of GreatnessCindy Ryder Matthes ’88 joined the rowing team as a sophomore walk-on, after competing on the cross-country team her freshman year. She continued to row competitively following graduation, switching from sweep to sculling to row in smaller club boats. In 1991 Cindy won the US Trials and the Pan-Am games in her single, and in 1992, she switched her energies to the double and became the first Bucknellian ever to represent the United States at the Olympics.

Sara Den Besten ’96 used her successful rowing career at Bucknell to launch herself onto the international rowing scene. After graduation, Sara earned a seat in the lightweight four, and went on to win US Nationals. For the next two years, she stroked the women’s lightweight eight and quad to the gold at Nationals, and in 1998, she extended her season to earn a silver at the World Championships. Refusing to be bested, she returned in the quad the following year for the gold, and became a World Champion. Sara is the first Bucknell graduate ever to win a medal (let alone two) at the World Championships.

Sara Bloom ’97 was a Top-10 finalist for the prestigious NCAA National Woman of the Year Award. A two-time team captain and three-time USRow-ing Academic All-American, Bloom was nominated to represent the state of Pennsylvania for her excellence in academics, athletics, and community leadership. Bloom was the first-ever rower to make it to the pool of 10 for the national award, and the second Bucknellian. She graduated from Bucknell with 3.7 GPA in biology and went on that summer to win gold medals at both the American Rowing Championships and the Royal Canadian Henley. She attended Tufts University Medical School and is now a medical resident at Georgetown Medical School.

Sara Bloom with ESPN commentators Ann Meyers and Robin Roberts at the 1997 NCAA National Woman of the Year Award presentation.

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The Patriot League, which was founded on the principles of admitting athletes who are academically representative of their class, is in its second decade of academic and athletic achievement. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education.

The Patriot League began as a successful Division I-AA football conference in 1986. Full League members include American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy. Associate members include Fordham (football) and Georgetown (football).

These member institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation. Alumni from Patriot League colleges and universities have played a leadership role in the shaping of our country.

In the classroom, the Patriot League’s full-member institutions, individually and collectively, consistently rank among the top Division I programs in the NCAA Gradu-ation Rates Report. For the sixth straight year the Patriot League ranked first among all Division I conferences in student-athlete graduation rates according to the NCAA Graduation Rates report.

League members have also dis-tinguished themselves on the field of play. The Patriot League sponsors championship competition in 23 sports (11 for men; 12 for women). Championship teams from 14 sports are guaranteed advancement into the NCAA Championships: baseball, men’s and women’s basket-ball, field hockey, football, men’s golf, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis and volleyball.

In the Patriot League’s history, more than 199 teams have been selected for post-season play in the NCAA, ECAC or National Invitational tournaments. The Patriot League also boasts 76 student-athletes who have qualified for NCAA Championships, the pinnacle of collegiate individual competition. A total of 193 Patriot League student-athletes have earned All-America honors.

Along the timeline of Patriot League history 268 of the Patriot League’s 364 Scholar-Athletes of the Year also received All-Patriot League status for their exemplary athletic performance. Additionally, 69 of the Scholar-Athletes honored were named Players of the Year or Performers of the Meet in their respective sport.

In the Patriot League’s history, 114 Patriot League student-athletes have been recognized as CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, while more than 8,600 more have qualified for the League’s Academic Honor Roll by accumulating a 3.2 grade-point average and earning a varsity letter. Twenty-seven student-athletes have received NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships. Additionally, Patriot League student-athletes have earned two Fulbright Scholarships, a Rhodes Scholarship, a Luce Foundation Scholarship, a Marshall Scholarship, three NACDA/Disney Scholarships, five National Football Foundation Scholarships and three ECAC/Robbins Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards among their many accomplishments.

“The Patriot League — Today’s Scholar-Athletes, Tomorrow’s Leaders” is still the League’s primary vision. However, the league is demonstrating annually that our student-athletes really can play.

The Presidents’ Cup was cre-ated in 1991 to signify overall excellence in the 23 sports spon-sored by the Patriot League, and Bucknell has captured the trophy 13 out of the 17 years it has been in existence.

The Presidents’ Cup is award-ed annually to the institution which accumulates the highest point total over the entire aca-demic year, with points awarded on the basis of finish in the standings of each of the 23 Patriot League sports.

Buoyed by the strength of six championships, including women’s rowing, in 2006-07, Bucknell claimed the trophy for the second consecutive year, and the ninth time in 10 years.

The Patriot League also awards men’s and women’s all-sports trophies, and Bucknell won the women’s trophy for the 13th time in 2007. It marked the 10th year in a row the Bison captured the women’s crown by a record 18 points over second-place Colgate. Bucknell’s men also topped the standings, marking the sixth time the Bison have won that trophy.

Year Overall Men’s Women’s1990-91 Bucknell Bucknell Lafayette1991-92 Bucknell Lehigh Lafayette1992-93 Bucknell Army Bucknell1993-94 Army* Army Army1994-95 Army# Army Bucknell1995-96 Bucknell Army Bucknell1996-97 Army# Army Colgate1997-98 Bucknell Army Bucknell1998-99 Bucknell Bucknell Bucknell

& Lehigh1999-00 Bucknell Army# Bucknell2000-01 Bucknell Bucknell Bucknell2001-02 Bucknell Army# Bucknell2002-03 Bucknell Bucknell Bucknell2003-04 Bucknell Bucknell Bucknell

& Navy2004-05 Army# Army Bucknell

& Army2005-06 Bucknell Lehigh Bucknell2006-07 Bucknell Bucknell Bucknell* Bucknell finished third # Bucknell finished second

13 Patriot League Presidents’ Cups in 17 Years 13 Patriot League Presidents’ Cups in 17 Years for Bucknell!for Bucknell!

Presidents’ Cup ResultsPresidents’ Cup Results

Patriot League Championship ResultsPatriot League Championship Results2005Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass. Pl. Team Pts.1. Navy 302. Colgate 223. Holy Cross 174. Bucknell 155. Lehigh 6Boat of the Year: Navy Varsity EightCoach of the Year: Mike Hughes, Navy

2006Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass. Pl. Team Pts.1. Bucknell 282. Navy 263. Colgate 184. Lehigh 115. Holy Cross 7Boat of the Year: Bucknell Varsity EightCoach of the Year: Stephen Kish, Bucknell

2007Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass. Pl. Team Pts.1. Bucknell 302. Navy 283. Colgate 164. Holy Cross 10 Lehigh 10Boat of the Year: Bucknell Varsity EightCoach of the Year: Stephen Kish, Bucknell

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The Bucknell University Department of Athlet ics and Recreation prides itself on setting the standard of excellence when it comes to success both on the playing fields and in the classroom. With 13 Patriot League Presidents’ Cups in 17 years, national leadership in graduation rates, 114 Academic All-Americans in 37 years and 108 Patriot League Scholar-Athletes in 17 years, Bucknell is clearly at the head of the class in terms of upholding the scholar-athlete model.

The addition of the Kenneth G. Langone Athletics and Rec-reation Center, one of the finest collegiate athletics and recreation venues of its kind, ensures the continuation of that success.

The facility enhances each of Bucknell’s 27 varsity programs and greatly expands the scope of its growing intramural and recre-ational sports offerings. A visually appealing structure located along Moore Avenue on the “downhill” side of campus, the Langone Athletics and Recreation Center was designed to reach out to all members of the campus commu-nity, including the student body, varsity student-athletes, faculty, staff and alumni.

Three primary venues lie within the facility: the Arthur D.

Kinney Jr. Natatorium, the 4,000-seat Gary A. Sojka Pavilion and the Krebs Family Fitness Center. Other features include a new location for the Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame, a display of Bucknell’s Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, a brand new display highlighting Bucknell’s all-time Academic All-Americans, a sports medicine and athletic training suite, classrooms, modern offices for coaches and staff and increased locker room space for varsity and recreational athletes.

The facility is named in honor of Ken Langone, a 1957 Bucknell graduate who, along with his wife Elaine, pledged $11 million toward the center’s construction. Langone was a member of the university Board of Trustees from 1980 to 1996.

One of the special qualities of the Langone Athletics and Recreation Center is the manner in which it supplements the pre-existing facilities. The construction surrounds Gerhard Fieldhouse and historic Davis Gymnasium, which has been restored as a competition venue for the Bison wrestling and volleyball teams, as well as intramural, recreation and other varsity practice activities.

As Bucknell continues to strive toward its mission of setting the standard of excellence in college athletics, the Langone Athletics and Recreation Center becomes the centerpiece in an already impressive cache of athletics facilities that includes the 13,100-seat Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium and its newly installed FieldTurf and 8-lane track surface; the scenic Bucknell Golf Club; Depew Field, the home of the Bison baseball team; the spacious West Fields for softball, Varsity Soccer Field and Graham Field, including the new Phase III portion of the West Fields project that includes covered grandstand seats, ticket and concession areas, team rooms, a training room and a press box area for soccer, field hockey and women’s lacrosse.

Kenneth Langone Athletics andKenneth Langone Athletics andRecreation CenterRecreation Center

Bucknell BoathouseBucknell BoathouseThe Bison rowing team operates

out of the Bucknell boathouse, which was established in 1998. The rowing fa-cility houses Bucknell’s varsity women and club-varsity men, the Susquehanna University club team and the Central Pennsylvania Rowing Association as well. Located on the scenic Susque-hanna River, it is less than 10 minutes south of campus at the junction of routes 11 & 15. The Susquehanna is the longest unnavigable river in the country, which means there are no barges or shipping traffic for the team to contend with. The Adam T. Bower Dam, the longest inflatable dam in the world, is located downstream from the boathouse and provides 10 miles of rowable water upstream. The lack of

commercial development, along with the 400-foot cliffs of Shikellamy State Park, provides student-athletes with one of the most beautiful rowing venues in the country.

Sojka PavilionSojka Pavilion Kinney NatatoriumKinney Natatorium Krebs Fitness CenterKrebs Fitness Center Gerhard FieldhouseGerhard Fieldhouse

Varsity Softball FieldVarsity Softball Field Varsity Tennis CourtsVarsity Tennis Courts

West Fields Phase IIIWest Fields Phase III Davis GymDavis Gym

Christy Mathewson-Memorial StadiumChristy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium

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About BucknellBucknell University is one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation. Our academic programs encompass:

• The traditional liberal arts disciplines—arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.• Professional programs in ac-counting, management, educa-tion, engineering, and music.• Preprofessional programs in law and medicine.

With 3,400 undergraduates and 150 graduate students, we com-bine the personal attention of a small college with the resources of a large university.

The Campus: Beautiful and Centrally Located• More than 100 facilities for learning, living, and recreation.• Recent additions: music building, residence hall, geology/psychology building, engineering building, and athletics center. The new West Fields complex is home to field hockey, lacrosse, and a new varsity soccer field.• Approximately 3 hours from Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.

Academics: Broad opportunities to learn• More than 50 majors leading to bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bach-elor of engineering, bachelor of science in education, bachelor of science in business administration, or bachelor of music.• Arts & Sciences Departments and Programs: Animal Behavior, Art and Art History, Astronomy, Biology, Cell Biology/Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Eng-lish, Environmental Studies, Foreign Language, Geography, Geology, History, International Relations, Latin American Studies, Management, Mathematics, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics and Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology and Anthropology, Spanish, Theatre and Dance.• Engineering Departments: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineer-ing, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechani-cal Engineering.

The Faculty: Focused on the students• 301 full-time faculty• 97% of faculty members hold doctoral degrees. • Undergraduate learning is highest priority.• Faculty members are active scholars who conduct research, produce cre-ative works, and publish their findings, often in collaboration with students.

Undergraduate Research: Hands-on learning• Students conduct research in the lab and off campus in conjunction with faculty mentors. • High degree of independence.• Great preparation for graduate school and career.

Campus Life: Never a dull moment• Learning outside of class: academically oriented student organizations, guest lecturers, campus publications, concerts, art exhibitions, theatre, trips off campus, and more.• More than 150 student-run organizations to suit nearly every interest, from a capella singing to Zen Buddhist meditation. • Volunteer and service projects on- and off-campus, including abroad• 13 fraternities and 6 sororities.• Diverse religious life programs.• Athletics: varsity intercollegiate program, club sports for both men and women, and intramural programs.

Residential Colleges: Housing options with an academic twist• Six themed programs open to first-year students: arts, environment, glob-al, humanities, social justice, and society and technology.• Students take a course together, live together, and participate in out-of-class activities such as informal discussions, guest lectures, and off-campus trips.

Career Services: Preparation for the future• Full-or part-time internships at companies, non-profits, or governmental agencies.• Resume writing and interviewing guidance.• Two-day job shadowing externships.• On-campus employment expos and off-campus networking nights.

Visit Campus: See Bucknell for yourself• Tours are offered five times daily on weekdays and three times on Satur-days. • No appointment is necessary for tours; other options may require reserva-tions.• Please go to www.bucknell.edu/admissions/calendar or call (570) 577-1101 for more information about visit options.

The Plan for BucknellBucknell is a unique national university where liberal arts and professional

programs complement each other, where 3,350 full-time students are educated for a lifetime of critical thinking and strong leadership. For 160 years, the University has remained true to its fundamental purpose: to educate and prepare students for lives that make a difference and have a positive impact on the world.

In keeping with that purpose, the University has developed The Plan for Bucknell, which includes its collective vision — “To provide students with the premier undergraduate experience in American higher education.”

The Plan comprises five strategies.Strengthen the Academic Core aims to ensure that a Bucknell education

is challenging and engaging, with openness to new ideas and a culture of in-novation;

Deepen the Residential Learning Experience will provide a residential learn-ing and living experience that complements the academic program, integrates the athletics and recreation program and promotes personal growth and development and civic and ethical responsibility;

Enhance Diversity is a commitment to diversity in all its forms within a civil and supportive environment of open exchange to prepare Bucknell graduates to live and work in a globally integrated and intercultural world;

Build Bridges will bring the world to Bucknell — through visiting scholars and sports teams, international students and alumni, guest speakers, international focus semesters, and electronic communications — and bring Bucknell to the world through strategic partnerships and community engagement activities as well as opportunities for off-campus study and faculty research;

Secure Our Financial Future will secure resources necessary to engage new opportunities, lessen dependence on tuition, and ensure our financial future.

The Plan for Bucknell was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees on April 29, 2006, having previously been approved by the students and faculty. We have begun implementing it and are determined to make it a reality over the next decade. To read the complete version of The Plan for Bucknell or to request a published version, see http://www.bucknell.edu/ThePlanforBucknell.

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Bison Good SportsBison Good SportsIn 2006, the Bucknell Department of Athletics and Recreation announced

its new “Bison Good Sports!” campaign, a sportsmanship awareness program designed to promote appropriate fan conduct at all Bison sporting events.

The objective of the campaign, according to Bucknell director of athletics and recreation John Hardt “is to thank fans for the tremendous energy and enthusiasm they bring to each Bucknell ath-letics contest while also empowering them as caretakers of the collegiate gameday experi-ence. While the extremes of unwanted be-havior and its impact on home and visiting fans are not commonplace at Bison athletics events, Bucknell and our visiting teams ask for our fans’ help in keeping their support of our teams positive and cheer with positive encouragement, rather than supporting an atmosphere of intimidation that attempts to degradeopposing players and teams. We hope that our fans will continue to join our players, coaches and staff in helping all spectators find creative and ingenious ways to positively support our Bucknell student-athletes.”

Life After BucknellLife After BucknellAccording to a Bucknell Career Development Center survey of the Class of

2006, 95.5 percent of the respondents were either employed or attending gradu-ate school six months after graduation. Of Bucknell’s 834 graduates in that class, 797 (96 percent) responded to the survey. Of that portion of the class, 69 percent were employed, 22 percent were enrolled in graduate school, four percent were both employed and in graduate school, and 4.5 percent were still seeking employ-ment.

Of those attending graduate school, 25 percent are pursuing degrees in social sciences and the humanities, 15 percent are in law school, 14 percent are pursu-ing advanced degrees in engineering and seven percent are pursuing advanced degrees in education.

The mean salary for the 2006 graduates responding to the survey was $45,444 and was highest for engineers. The mean salary for a graduate with a bachelor of science degree in engineering was $52,915, and the mean salary for a graduate with a bachelor of science degree in business administration was $50,537. Gradu-ates from the College of Arts and Sciences had a mean salary of $43,035.

Most 2006 graduates (69 percent) were employed in the Northeast, with Pennsylvania (19 percent), New York City (17 percent) and New Jersey (12 per-cent) leading the way. Among the most popular employers of Bucknell graduates were firms such as Accenture, AC Nielsen Bases, AmeriCorps, Bank of New York, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, General Electric, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Johnson & Johnson, KF’MG, Lockheed Martin, Merrill Lynch, Northrop Grum-man, Peace Corps, Picatinny Arsenal, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, SEI, Teach for America, The Vanguard Group, Turner Construction, UBS and Whiting-Turner Contracting, Co.

A total of 44 percent of the class respondents secured employment through Bucknell on-campus interviews, Career Development Center leads, networking or offers from former employees.

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee“The mission of the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance

total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image.”

The SAAC provides insight on the student-athlete experience and to offer input on the rules, regulations, and policies that affect student-athletes’ lives on NCAA member institution campuses.

The SAAC has been involved in various projects including: visits to local elemen-tary schools, hospitals, and housing authorities; promotion of B.A.A.D. (Bucknell Athletes Against Drugs and Alcohol); and helping to hire a part-time trainer for the Athletic Training Office.

Whittney Henry, Brittany Kaplan and Lauren Olsen were the women’s rowing team’s three SAAC representatives in 2006-07.

www.BucknellBison.comwww.BucknellBison.comBucknell University’s official athletic website is www.BucknellBison.com.

Fans, alumni, parents, current and prospective students and student-athletes can follow the Bucknell women’s rowing team, along with the other 26 Bison varsity sports through the website.

Bios, including pictures, of every team member are available through the website. Additionally, photo galleries and journal entries chronicling the current season are updated throughout the year. The most up-to-date schedule is always available, and a detailed recap with results is posted following every event, home or away.

Be sure to check out www.BucknellBison.com regularly for the most accurate and current information regarding the Bucknell women’s rowing program.

Did You Know?Did You Know?• Bucknell has students from 46 states and 41 countries• Bucknell’s average financial aid award is more than $22,000• Students receive more than $27 million in institutional finance aid each year• 88 percent of all students live on campus• 11-to-1 student-faculty ratio• More than 150 student organizations, 12 fraternities and six sororities• 24 percent of engineering students are women• Nearly 97 percent of regular faculty hold Ph.D. or equivalent degree• The most heavily populated states with Bucknell alumni, in order: Pennsylva-nia, New Jersey, New York, Maryland and California• 93 percent of student-athletes graduate within six years

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Admissions & ApplicationsYou can reach our Admissions Office by calling 570-577-1101. To receive an application, please call our admissions office or send a written request to : Bucknell Admissions Office, Freas Hall, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

CalendarA typical recruiting calendar for a prospective student-athlete interested in crew would go something like this:

** Summer 2008 — Make unofficial visits to schools of interest.** September 2008 — Contact the coaching staff if Bucknell falls within your top-five list of potential colleges. Send a letter expressing interest in the rowing program. It would be helpful to include a transcript and any videotape you may have available. Also, the student-athlete should be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse. See your high school athletics director or guidance counselor for information.** October 2008 — The coaching staff will be in contact regarding the student-athlete’s interest and possible visit date. The student-athlete and family should file CSS Financial Aid Profile Form. See your college guidance counselor for information.** November 15, 2008 — Deadline for Admissions Early Decision I and Financial Aid applications for Early Decision I candidates.** Late December, 2008 — Target date for Admissions letters to go out for Early Deci-sion I candidates.** January 1, 2009 — Deadline for Admissions Regular Decision and Early Decision II. Deadline for Financial Aid applications for Regular Decision and Early Decision II candidates.** Late January, 2009 — Target date for Admissions decision letters to go out for Early Decision II candidates.** Late March, 2009 — Target date for Admissions decision letters to go out for Regular Decision candidates.** Mid-April, 2009 — Target date for open house weekend for all accepted applicants.** May 1, 2009 — Deadline for securing spot in class of 2013 with deposit.

ClearinghouseThe NCAA mandates that all student-athletes interested in competing at the Division I or II level must be certified through the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. Contact high school coaches, athletics director or guidance counselor for necessary paperwork.

ContactsAs per NCAA by-law 13.02.3, a contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospect or the prospect’s parent or legal guardian and an institutional staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of a greeting. Any such face-to-face encounter that is prearranged or takes place on the grounds of the prospect’s high school, or at the site of organized competition or practice involv-ing the prospect’s high school, preparatory school, two-year college, or all-star team is considered a contact, regardless of the conversation that occurs. We are limited to 3 off-campus contacts per prospective student-athlete.

CorrespondenceIt is important that the prospective student-athlete get in touch with assistant coach AJ Miller at [email protected] as soon as possible. A simple letter of inquiry into the crew program will initiate the recruiting process. In the spring of your junior year or early senior year is the most appropriate time to contact the coaching staff.

DeadlinesNovember 15, 2007 -- Early Decision I Application deadlineJanuary 1, 2008 -- Early Decision II and Regular Decision Application deadlineFebruary 15, 2008 -- Financial Aid Application deadline

Early DecisionStudents who are absolutely, 100% confident Bucknell is their top college choice are encouraged to apply during the Early Decision process. Advantages are you’ll have an Admissions decision prior to Christmas and all students accepted during the early decision process are guaranteed financial aid for which they qualify.

EvaluationsAs per NCAA by-law 13.02.6.1, an evaluation is any off-campus activity designed to assess the academic qualifications or athletic ability of a prospect, including any visit to a prospect’s educational institution (during which no contact occurs) or the observation of a prospect participating in any practice or competition at any site. We are limited in our number of evaluations per prospective student-athlete.

Financial AidBucknell University does not offer athletic scholarships in the sport of rowing. All financial aid is awarded on the basis of need. Prospective student-athletes should complete the CSS “Profile Form” in the early Fall.

InterviewsThe coaching staff strongly encourages all prospective student-athletes to arrange for an on-campus interview with the Admissions Office. If it is not possible to interview on campus, alumni interviews are highly recommended. All interviews should be arranged through the Admissions Office by calling 570-577-1101.

Telephone CallsAs per NCAA by-law 13.1.3.1, institutional staff members may not telephone a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or legal guardians) prior to July 1 following the prospect’s completion of the junior year in high school. After July 1, institutional staff members may telephone a prospect once per week (measured Sunday through Saturday). The once-per-week limit applies to the entire institution.

Video TapesIn an attempt to make an accurate assessment as soon as possible, it is recommended videotapes be forwarded to the coaching staff’s attention as soon as possible. The video need not be an elaborate production. Some simple race or practice tape is sufficient.

VisitsOfficial: According to NCAA by-law 13.7.1.2, a prospect may not make more than five expense-paid visits to NCAA member institutions, regardless of the number of sports in which the prospect is involved. An institution may not provide an expense-paid visit to a prospect who has not presented the institution with a high school (or college) academic transcript and a score from a PSAT, an SAT, a PACTPlus, or an ACT test taken on a national testing date under national testing conditions. The official visit may not exceed 48 hours.

Unofficial: According to NCAA by-law 13.8.1, a prospect may visit an institution’s campus at the prospect’s own expense an unlimited number of times and may make an unofficial visit before the prospect’s senior year in high school.

If a prospective student-athlete and/or parent has any questions, please feel free to call assistant coach AJ Miller at 570-577-3243. Also, please feel free to forward any correspondence you feel will be helpful in her assessment of a prospective student-athlete.

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