2010 umass rowing recruiting guide

13-Time Atlantic 10 Champions

Table of CONTENTSGeneral Information 3Season Outlook 4Roster 5Head Coach Jim Dietz 6Assistant Coaches 7Varsity Profiles 8-11Florida Training Trip 12Minutewomen Honors 13Atlantic 10 Dominance 14-151871 Club 16Academic Services 17Athletic Training and Conditioning 18-19Tradition Of Winning 20-21A World Class University 22-23Amherst & The Surrounding Area 24-25Notable UMass Alumni 26

Quick FACTSUniversity & AthleticsLocation Amherst, Mass. 01003Founded 1863Enrollment 27,016Nickname UMass, MinutewomenColors Maroon & WhiteNational Affiliation NCAA Division IConference Atlantic 10President Dr. Jack WilsonChancellor Robert C. HolubAthletic Director John McCutcheonAthletic Department Phone (413) 545-9652Athletic Department Fax (413) 545-1727

UMass Rowing InformationHead Coach Jim Dietz Alma Mater Northeastern ‘72 E-Mail [email protected] Office Phone Number (413) 545-9441Assistant Coach Alex Binkowkski Alma Mater Wayne State ‘86 E-Mail [email protected] Office Phone Number (413) 545-9484Assistant Coach Laura Simon Alma Mater Massachusetts ‘98 E-Mail [email protected] Office Phone Number (413) 577-3970Graduate Assistant Andrea MorandAlma Mater Massachusetts ‘09Graduate Assistant Karen PlevockAlma Mater Massachusetts ‘09Mailing Address 234 Boyden Building

University of MassachusettsAmherst, Mass. 01003

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The 2010 University of Massachusetts women’s rowing guide is a publication of the UMass Media Relations Office. The guide was written by Matt Houde. Editing assistance provided by Jason Yell-in, John Sinnett, Dave Gunn, and Jillian Jakuba. Special thanks to Jim Dietz, Alex Binkowski, Lau-ra Simon, and the Atlantic 10 Conference office. Photography by Thom Kendall. Special thanks also to Kenny Santucci for his help with the video and photography for the team. Printing by Register Graphics, Randolph, N.Y.

Mar. 20 Coast Guard ScrimmageMar. 27 Yankee CupApr. 3 Holy CrossApr. 10-11 Knecht CupApr. 17 Atlantic 10 ChampionshipsApr. 24 MIT May 1 Double DuelMay 6-8 Dad Vail RegattaMay 21-22 US Rowing Collegiate ChampionshipsOct. 9 Head of the HousatonicOct. 23-24 Head of the CharlesOct. 30 Head of the FishNov. 6 Green MonsterNov. 13 Foot of the CharlesJan. 6-16 Florida Training Trip

Media MEMOPublicity and media information for the 2010 Massachusetts women’s rowing team will be han-dled by Matt Houde. Photographs, meet results, statistics and feature ideas are available from the UMass Media Relations Office. For coach and player interviews please contact Houde in the of-fice at (413) 545-9672.

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13-Time Atlantic 10 Champions2

With a 13th Atlantic 10 title under its belt, the UMass Women’s Rowing team is back in the driver’s seat in the Atlantic 10 Conference heading into the 2010 season. The Minutewomen reclaimed the conference crown last season, defeating Rhode Island 141-117 while earning five gold medals and having four ath-letes named to the Atlantic 10 All-Conference teams in the process.Coming off a successful fall season that saw UMass compete in the 45th Head of the Charles Regatta on the snowy Charles River in Boston, Head Coach Jim Dietz is looking for the Minutewomen to build on the success of the fall season and defend their Atlantic 10 title.Dietz, currently in his 16th season at the helm of UMass Rowing, will be inducted in the National Rowing Hall of Fame in March and was recently named the Vice President of USRowing.UMass will commence its spring season with a scrim-mage on the Connecticut River against the Coast Guard Academy before traveling to Kingston, R.I. to compete in the Yankee Cup. Following a race against Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., the Minutewomen will have three races in Camden, N.J. culminating in the A-10 Championships.

Coach Dietz on his team’s annual preseason Florida training trip:We worked on trying to polish our technique and how we apply our power, while also continuing to build our base. Despite the cold weather, we logged more miles than we ever had before. Where we are unique is that we do so much work in small boats; you will never find that at most other schools. The boats are the ones that really teach you the most about technique because the balance is so acute. The athletes have to think a lot more as they develop their core strength. We take our athletes out of their comfort zone by taking them out of the Eight Boat and put them in the small boat. I had 14 singles out in a row all down the lake, and we got to see the competi-tive nature of the athletes as some want to be in the front and others fall to the rear. A lot of personal responsibility comes in as part of the training process in the small boats. They all make quick strides in the small boats, and we really see it when we get to the large boats. It makes me really op-timistic this year going into the season. Most years I’ll know my first and second boats, but those decisions are going to be much more difficult to make this year.

Dietz on his two captains and the leadership that they will provide:I look to both Teresa O’Brien and Ana Tocco for a lot for leadership because I have upward of 65 women on the squad. The anchors of the program are really the captains because they stay in touch with the team. They identify who needs support, whether its train-ing or with academic services. The motivation always comes through our captains. The athletes are here to get to their highest level, and we rely highly on the captains. They actually have a job here, and they are actually working.

Coach Dietz on the new Atlantic 10 points system and his freshman class:We might have to look at the freshmen a lot more since the Atlantic 10 scoring has changed. In 2011, as we are no longer an emerging sport, the NCAA mandated that there will be automatic qualifiers in rowing, similar to many other NCAA Tournaments. Therefore the Atlan-tic 10 will have to produce a team to go to the NCAA Championships. In 2011, the NCAA defines a team as two Eights and a Four. So in the past where there were nine events that we had to work the fill, now the focus is just on three of those events. Therefore freshmen who have the ability to move to varsity boats will be looked upon to move up. There are two or three freshmen that could make the break and move up. Come March, depending on their erg testing, there are three freshmen that could possibly move up.

Dietz on which Atlantic 10 teams will pose a threat to the Minutewomen this season:The ones that are challenging the most are Rhode Island and St. Joseph’s. They have sufficient scholar-ships for their programs , they have really nice boat houses, and they are drawing in really good athletes. Those two teams will be the ones to give us the most problems in the Atlantic 10.

Coach Dietz on being inducted into the National Rowing Hall of Fame and what it means to the UMass program:For me, it’s the culmination of a lifetime of rowing, and it’s basically for my athletic performance. For the team, I think they’re very happy for me. There is some credibility that comes with longevity, the ability to turn out successful crews year after year, and a lot of that is based on what I learned as an athlete.


Name Class Height Hometown/High SchoolKatelyn Allocco So. 5-8 Summit, N.J./SummitShaynah Bassen Jr. 5-5 Lee, Mass./Lenox MemorialElizabeth Bempkins Jr. 5-3 Groton, Mass./Groton Kendall Bennett So. 5-11 Stoughton, Mass./StoughtonKathleen Berdensey Fr. 5-8 Gates Ferry, Conn./LedyardMolly Bogle Jr. 5-2 West Barnstable, Mass./Barnstable Emily Boucher So. 5-6 Lee, N.H./Oyster RiverAdrienne Breef-Pilz Fr. 5-6 Mansfield, Mass./Mansfield Ellis Brewster Jr. 5-11 Plymouth, Mass./Plymouth NorthSarah Brown Fr. 5-2 Melrose, Mass./Melrose Bridget Chisholm So. 5-8 Needham, Mass./NeedhamEm Chiu So. 5-3 Yarmouth, Mass./Dennis-Yarmouth RegionalJennifer Coyne Jr. 5-9 Brigantine, N.J./Holy Spirit Alexandra DiMatteo Jr. 5-9 Duxbury, Mass./Duxbury Jennifer Dolan Jr. 5-5 Boston, Mass./Boston LatinIsabella Donadio Jr. 5-8 Malnate, Italy/Lakeland Union Megan Donovan Sr. 5-5 Orange, Mass./Mahar RegionalAllison Donzanti Sr. 5-4 West Chester, Pa./The Agnes Irwin School Amanda Doolin So. 5-10 Duxbury, Mass./DuxburyTosca Drum So. 5-4 Marshfield, Mass./MarshfieldElizabeth Euiler Jr. 5-5 Meredith, N.H./Interlakes Dana Feldman Fr. 5-2 Springfield, N.J./Jonathan Dayton Heather Foley Fr. 5-1 Norwood, Mass./NorwoodKristin Gahagan Sr. 5-6 Winthrop, Mass./Savio PrepTory Gordan Fr. 5-4 Lambertville, N.J./South HunterdonEmily Grogan So. 5-7 Rochester, N.Y./FairportEmily Hagan Jr. 5-8 Needham, Mass./NeedhamAmber Henry Fr. 5-7 Gill, Mass./Turners FallsKristin Jones Sr. 5-9 Brockton, Mass./BrocktonMeredith Kearney Jr. 5-5 Wilbraham, Mass./Minnechaug RegionalKathryn Kern Sr. 5-7 Lexington, Mass./LexingtonKaitlyn MacKenzie Fr. 5-8 Lowell, Mass./Lowell Noreen McDonnell Fr. 5-7 Shrewsbury, Mass./Shrewsbury Amy Nash Jr. 5-5 Newton, Mass./Newton North Teresa O’Brien Jr. 5-6 Worcester, Mass./Doherty Memorial Caitlyn O’Leary Fr. 5-8 Wappingers Falls, N.Y./Roy C. KetchamLogan O’Sullivan Fr. 5-4 Avandale, Pa./KennettBeth Paret So. 5-8 Green Harbor, Mass./MarshfieldKimberly Patrick So. 5-4 Meredith, N.H./Inter-Lakes RegionalCarly Payne Jr. 5-4 Longmeadow, Mass./Longmeadow Brittany Ringler Fr. 5-5 Bolton, Mass./Nashoba RegionalMeghan Rodgers Jr. 5-8 Byfield, Mass./Triton RegionalKelsey Schachter Jr. 5-8 West Barnstable, Mass./Barnstable Samantha Schnoerr Jr. 5-8 Norwalk, Conn./Norwalk Samantha Smith Sr. 5-5 Bayville, N.Y./Locust ValleyRobin Snoey Jr. 5-8 Goshen, Conn./Wamogo Regional Rachel Spielberg Jr. 5-6 Barre, Mass./Quabbin RegionalJessica Stern So. 6-1 Concord, Mass./Concord Angela Stigliano Fr. 5-6 Malden, Mass./Mystic Valley Erin Stockman So. 5-3 Gloucester, Mass./GloucesterMichaela Streitfield Fr. 5-9 Fort Belvoir, Va./Mount VernonAna Tocco Sr. 5-4 Melrose, Mass./MelroseKatherine VonZweck Fr. 5-6 Beverly, Mass./Beverly Chelsea Wakeham Jr. 5-7 Pelham, N.Y./Pelham Memorial Katharine Wynkoop So. 5-7 Chelmsford, Mass./ChelmsfordKendra Zabele Fr. 5-4 North Reading, Mass./North ReadingAriadne Zamelis Fr. 5-10 Manlius, N.Y./Fayetteville-Manlius

Coaching STAFFHead Coach: Jim Dietz, 16th Season (Northeastern ’72)Asst. Coach: Alex Binkowski, 5th Season (Wayne State ‘86)Asst. Coach: Laura Simon, 6th Season (Massachusetts ‘98)Graduate Assistant: Andrea Morand (Massachusetts ‘09)Graduate Assistant: Karen Plevock (Massachusetts ‘09)


16th SeasonNortheastern ‘72

Now in his 16th year at the helm of the University of Mas-sachusetts women’s crew team, Jim Dietz has molded his pro-gram into one of the nation’s finest.

The only crew coach in UMass history, the Minutewomen have dominated regular-season racing and have captured 13 Atlantic 10 team championships, including the 2009 crown, un-der Dietz’s direction. His squads have produced 54 Atlantic 10 gold medals in 14 league championship events, including nine in 12 starts by his varsity eight boats. For his efforts, Dietz has been honored as Atlantic 10 Conference Coach of the Year on seven occasions, the last of which came in 2005.

Dietz led the Minutewomen to their 13th conference title in 2009, after finishing second in 2008 to Rhode Island. Mas-sachusetts defeated the defending champions by 24 points in last year’s Atlantic 10 Championships, 141-117. UMass took five gold medals in the championships, highlighted by a first place finish in the Second Varsity Eight. In addition to the team championship, three Minutewomen were named First Team All-Conference.

Recognized internationally for his coaching ability, Dietz will be inducted into the National Rowing Hall of Fame in March of 2010, and was also elected as the Vice Chair to the Board of Directors of USRowing in February of 2010. He guided UMass to a fourth-place team finish at the 1998 NCAA Championship in Gainesville, Ga., and his varsity eights earned silver medals at both the 1997 and 1998 NCAA meets. Six of his student-ath-letes have earned a total of seven Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association All-America citations.

Dietz’s success does not end on the water, though, as his program has produced a league-leading 32 Atlantic 10 Academ-ic All-Conference performers, 12 Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association National Scholar Athletes who have earned a total of 29 citations, and four U.S. Rowing Association Academic All-Americans. In addition, his teams annually lead UMass’ Atlan-tic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll selections.

Before coming to Amherst to start the UMass program from scratch, Dietz spent nine years as the head coach of the Coast Guard Academy crew program (1985-1994). Though his prima-ry responsibilities were with the men’s heavyweight eight, he was also in charge of the overall program which included four assistant coaches and over 90 student-athletes.

Dietz’s crew experience began in 1964, when he competed for the New York Athletic Club in all classes of rowing and scull-ing events. As a high school student, he won all United States and Canadian Scholastic championships in single and double sculls from 1964 through 1967, and won the first Junior World Championship in single sculls at Ratzeburg, Germany, in 1967.

During his competitive years, Dietz won 45 United States and 37 Canadian national championship titles. He was a mem-ber of almost every U.S. National Team from 1967-1983, in-cluding U.S. Olympic entries in 1972, 1976 and 1980. In ad-dition, Dietz captured medals at the Pan American Games in

1967, 1975, 1979 and 1983. He was also a member of seven World Championship teams.

A 1972 graduate of Northeastern University with a bach-elor of science degree in marketing, Dietz has been inducted into the Northeastern University Hall of Fame, as well as the New York Athletic Club (NYAC) Hall of Fame. A Veteran Award winner of the NYAC and a Power Ten Award winner of Manhat-tan, Dietz also earned the prestigious Athlete of the Quarter Century honor for his past performances at the Head of the Charles Regatta.

Since 1976, Dietz has been involved with the United States Olympic Committee, and in both 1988 and 1992 he served as the U.S. Olympic Quad coach in Seoul, South Korea, and Bar-celona, Spain.

In 1987, Dietz founded the Thames River Sculls, a non-profit sculling center. Over the years, members of this program have won numerous titles at the U.S. Scholastic championship and U.S.R.A. Elite Nationals. Several members have gone on to race for the United States on World and Olympic teams. The Thames River/Pre-Elite women’s crews have participated in the Nation’s Cup Regatta (under 23 World Champion- ships) winning the 1996 meet in Belgium.

Dietz coached the 2000 U.S. Olympic Team in Sydney, Aus-tralia, taking the bronze medal in the women’s lightweight double. In 1999, he coached the U.S. National Team, taking medals at both the Pan American Games and the World Row-ing Championships. In 2003, his women’s lightweight double finished fourth at the World Championship in Milan, Italy.

Dietz, and his wife Pamela, reside in Amherst with their two sons, James II (25) and Michael (22).

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Dietz’s Career Highlights• Has Won 13 Atlantic 10 Titles.• Seven-time A-10 Coach of the Year.

• Inducted into National Rowing Hall of Fame in 2010.

• Elected as the Vice Chair to the Board of Directors of USRowing in 2010.

• In 1997 & 1998, both varsity eights placed second at NCAA’s.

• Coached the 1988, 1992 and 2000 U.S. Olympic Teams.

• Member of the 1972, 1976 and 1980 U.S. Olympic Teams.


LauraSIMONAssistant Coach6th SeasonMassachusetts ‘98

AndreaMORANDGraduate Assistant1st SeasonMassachusetts ‘09

AlexBINKOWSKIAssistant Coach5th SeasonWayne State ‘86

Alex Binkowski is in his fifth year at UMass as an assistant coach. He has worked to develop the talent UMass has in its novice program to move up and fill slots on the varsity. The novice boats have continued to race well and his fall recruiting has resulted in one of the largest novice squads in recent years.

He joined the program after a stint at Indiana University, where he served as a volunteer assistant during the 2003 season. In 2001, Binkowski was a Women’s Junior Nation-al Team assistant coach. He coached the Junior Women’s Single to a victory in the C-Final and 13th place overall at the World Junior Rowing Championships in Duisburg, Ger-many. He then joined St. Ignatius College Prepatory School as head coach/associate program coordinator for the 2001-2002 school year.

Binkowski joined the Oak Ridge Rowing Association and worked as a volunteer coach with its nationally competitive high school program after moving to Tennessee. He became the head coach at Girls’ Preparatory School in Chattanooga, where he tripled the size of the program and oversaw the building of a new boathouse and dock. His GPS teams won three consecutive South East Region Junior Women’s Points Trophies and qualified multiple boats each year for the Youth Invite. After completing a Master’s degree at the University of Illinois, Binkowski began coaching the Kansas State Uni-versity high school squad and soon took over the duties as head coach for the collegiate team, where he helped revive the club. While in Kansas, he also began sculling and joined the Topeka Rowing Association/Washburn University team, where he coached collegiate and high school athletes.

Binkowski began his involvement in rowing as a a member of the last squad of varsity rowers at Wayne State University from 1982 to ‘84, and capped his undergraduate career row-ing in the varsity eight at Dad Vails to a fourth place finish. As a member of the Detroit Boat Club, he earned four na-tional championship medals competiting in the U.S. Rowing Nationals in 1983 and 1984 in the Senior Eight, Senior Four, Senior Lightweight Four, and Elite Lightweight Four.

Binkowski resides with his wife, Donna, and three chil-dren, Emma, Anastasia, and Shannon in Hadley, Mass.

Returning for the second time as a UMass assistant coach, Laura Simon has accumulated experience at both the Interna-tional, National and Division 1 levels of women’s rowing. With an energetic and dynamic coaching approach, Laura has the ability to develop the UMass team to a higher level. In addi-tion to her coaching duties, she is also a Coxswain Education Coordinator for The Foundation for Rowing Education and the US Junior Team’s Coxswain Coach. Simon coached the U.S. Jr. Team High Performance Team the summer of 2009 prior to being named the US Junior Team’s Coxswain Coach starting in 2010.

Simon is a published author in the sport of rowing, co-au-thoring The Coxswain’s Encyclopedia. She also presents to her peers at the US Rowing Annual Convention and smaller confer-ences on Coaching the Coxswain.

Prior to coming to UMass, Laura worked as a volunteer coach for the Juniper Serra High School team from 2003 to 2006. Dur-ing that time frame she was also the Head Rowing Coach and Summer Coach for BIAC Masters Rowing. Laura’s first time with UMass rowing as an assistant coach stretched from 1999 to 2002, in which she was responsible for the JV 8+ and Lightweight 8+. In the summer of 2002, she was also on the coaching staff of the US Women’s Worlds Rowing Team.

Laura’s athletic background includes acting as Varsity Cox-swain from 1992 to 1995 as part of the UC-Santa Barbara Wom-en’s Rowing Team. From 1995 to 1998 she was Varsity Coxswain for the UMass team and won both 2nd place Varsity 8+ NCAA titles during this time. From 1997 to 2002, she also acted as 2nd Coxswain for the US National Women’s Rowing Team.

Laura graduated from UMass Amherst with her degree in English in 1998 and went on to earn a Master of Education in Teacher Preparation and Curriculum Studies from UMass in 2001. She achieved a Level 1 Special Education Credential from San Jose State University in 2004. She lives in Hadley with her dogs, Kio & Tsunami, who are boathouse regulars.

Andrea Morand is in her first season as a graduate assistant, where she will coach the novice second and third boats. Morand graduted from UMass in 2009, and was a four-year letterwiner on the rowing team. As a junior she was in the second varisty eight boat that fin-ished first at the Atlantic 10 Championships. Morand was also a part of the second varsity eight boat that finished second at the A-10 Championships, helping UMass win its 12th consecutive conference title during her sopho-more season.

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KarenPlevockGraduate Assistant1st SeasonMassachusetts ‘09

Karen Plevock enters her first season as a Graduate As-sistant with UMass Rowing, where she will coach the novice second and third boats. Plevock is a 2009 grad from UMass where she was a four year member of the Minutwomen squad. She was named a Collegiate Rowing Coaches Asso-ciation National Scholar-Athlete following her sophomore, junior and senior seasons.


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Fall 2009: Was part of the Varsity Eight boat that finished third at the Head of the Fish Regatta with a time of 12:41.32 ... Member of the Varisty Eight boat that advanced to the championship race, fin-ishing 25th (18:16.967) at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston ... Raced in one of three Eights boats that placed seventh with a time of 17:20.391 at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Graduated from Summit High School in 2008 ... Was a member of the school’s soccer, basketball, and track and field teams ... Earned the Coaches Award for track as a senior.

Personal: Katelyn Marie Allocco ... Born Nov. 9, 1989 in Summit, N.J. ... Daughter of Dennis and Cathy Allocco ... Has one sis-ter, Danielle, who is on the track team at UMass ... An Economics major.

Katelyn ALLOCCOSophomore • 5-8Summit, N.J.Summit High

Kendell BENNETTSophomore • 5-11Stoughton, Mass.Stoughton

Fall 2009: Was part of the Junior Varisty Eight boat that finished third at the Head of the Fish Regatta (13:16.85) ... Raced in one of three Eights boats that placed tenth with a time of 18:17.161 at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Was a 2008 graduate of Stoughton High School ... Was a member of the school’s field hockey, basketball, and softball teams ... Named team MVP for basketball as a senior.

Personal: Kendall Victoria Bennett ... A Public Health major.

MollyBOGLEJunior • 5-2West Barnstable, Mass.Barnstable

Fall 2009: Coxswain for one of two Fours boats and the Junior Varsity Eight, which finished third (15:01.79) and third (13:16.85), respectively, at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Coxswain for one of three Fours boats and one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: A member of her school’s volleyball team for two years before join-ing Cape Cod Rowing during her sopho-more year.

Personal: Molly Bogle ... Born August 5, 1989 ... A Nursing major.

Fall 2009: Raced in one of three singles boats at the Head of the Fish Regatta, placing second with a time of 15:14.32 ... Part of the Lightweight 8+ boat that fin-ished eighth with a time of 18:42.843 at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston ... Member of one of three Eight Boats that competed in the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Rowed for the Durham Boat Club for three years ... Competed in the 2008 NEIRA’s and Club Nationals.

Personal: Emily Boucher ... Born Novem-ber 8, 1989 in Virginia to Phil and Penny Boucher ... Has one sibling, Katherine ... Majoring in Anthropology.

Emily BOUCHERSophomore • 5-5Lee, N.H.Oyster River

Ellis BREWSTERJunior • 5-11Plymouth, Mass.Plymouth North

Fall 2009: Raced in one of two Quads that finished first with a time of 13:13.55 and competed in a double at the Head of the Fish ... Was part of a Double with team-mate Jennifer Dolan that raced at the Head of the Housatonic, finishing fourth with a time of 24:48.226.

Before UMass: A member of Cape Cod Rowing during high school... also played basketball for two years for her high school.

Personal: Ellis Brewster ... Born Septem-ber 24, 1988 ... Has one sister, Hannah, who was a member of the UMass Rowing team, graduating in 2007 ... Majoring in Political Science.

Bridget CHISHOLMJunior • 5-8Plymouth, Mass.Plymouth North

Fall 2009: Competed in the Fours race at the Head of the Fish, finishing third with a time of 14:19.20 ... Raced in one of three Fours boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Was a 2007 graduate from Needham High School ... Rowed for Com-munity Rowing Inc. during all four years of high school.

Personal: Bridget O’Neil Chisholm ... Born July 3, 1989 ... Plans to major in Sociology with a concentration in criminal justice.

Fall 2009: Coxswain for varsity four at Head of the Housatonic and Head of the Fish ... Coxswain for the novice eight “B” at Head of The Fish.

Before UMass: Graduated from Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School in 2008.

Personal: Em Chiu ... Born July 20, 1990 in Hyannis, Mass. ... Majoring in Psycho-linguistics.

EmCHIUSophomore • 5-2Yarmouth, Mass.Dennis-YarmouthRegional

JenniferCOYNEJunior • 5-9Brigantine, N.J.Holy Spirit

Fall 2009: Member of one of two Fours boats at the Head of the Fish Regatta, fin-ishing third (15:01.790) ... Raced in one of three Fours boats, finishing seventh with a time of 18:45.486, and one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Rowed for Holy Spirit High School for three seasons, earning varsity letters following her junior and senior years ... Earned a seat on her Varsity Eight boat as a second year rower during her ju-nior season ... Helped the Spartans to two county titles during her junior and senior years while winning the State Champion-ship during her senior season.

Personal: Jennifer Lee Coyne ... Born April 9, 1989 in Philadelphia to Mark and Rita Coyne ... Has one sibling, Elliott ... Major-ing in Math and Interior Design.

AlexandraDiMATTEOJunior • 5-9Duxbury, Mass.Duxbury

Fall 2009: Part of a Fours boat that placed third (15:01.790) and the Varsity Eight boat that finished third (12:41.32) at the Head of the Fish ... Member of the Varsity Eight boat that finished 25th (18:16.967) at the Head of the Charles ... Rowed in one of three Eight boats and finished first in the Doubles race with a time of 20:12.495 at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Rowed for Duxbury High School for four years under coach Sara Doucett ... Held the stroke seat in her ju-nior and senior year ... Helped the Dragons to third place finishes in the Massachusetts State Championships during her junior and senior seasons ... Also a member of the la-crosse, swimming, and skiing teams while in high school.

Personal: Alexandra Brittany DiMatteo ... Born December 28, 1988 to Julie Catoneau ... Has one brother, Michael ... Majoring in Pre-Veterinary Medicine.


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Jennifer DOLANJunior • 5-5Boston, Mass.Boston Latin

Fall 2009: Raced in one of two Quads that finished first with a time of 13:13.55 and competed in a Double at the Head of the Fish ... Was part of a Double with team-mate Ellis Brewster that raced at the Head of the Housatonic, finishing fourth with a time of 24:48.226.

Before UMass: Rowed for five years with the Boston Latin Girls Crew team ... Won two Varsity Eight competitions.

Personal: Jennifer Dolan ... A Psychology and Sociology major.

Allison DONZANTISenior • 5-4West Chester, Pa.Agnes Irwin

Fall 2009: Rowed in the Lightweight Eight and Lightweight Four that finished first with a time of 15:70.54 at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Raced in the Lightweight Eight that finished eighth with a time of 18:42.843 at the Head of the Charles Re-gatta ... Competed in one of three Fours boats and one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Rowed for Agnes Irwin while in high school under Coach Liz Bergen ... Helped her team to the Inter-AC Champi-onship during her junior season ... Earned recognition as the most improved rower following her junior campaign ... Was also on the soccer, volleyball and swim teams while in high school

Personal: Allison Lauren Donzanti ... Born October 23, 1987 to Bruce and Sandra Don-zanti ... Has one sibling, Dave ... Majoring in Political Science and History.

Elizabeth EUILERJunior • 5-10Weymouth, Mass.Fontbanne Academy

Fall 2009: Made the Lightweight plaque with a time of 7:39.40 as well as the 2K plaque ... Raced in the Lightweight Eight and one of two Quads that finished first with a time of 13:13.55 at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Competed in the Lightweight Eight that finished eighth (18:42.843) at the Head of the Charles ... Raced in one of three Eight boats, one of two Quads and a Lightweight Single at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: A member of the Winni-pesaukee Rowing Club in her junior and senior year serving as the captain of the team ... Was also a member of her high schools volleyball, basketball, skiing, and softball teams.

Personal: Elizabeth Euiler ... Born January 10, 1989 ... A Kinesiology major.

Emily GROGANSophomore • 5-7Rochester, N.Y.Fairpoint

Fall 2009: Raced in the Junior Varisty Eight that finished third with a time of 13:16.85 at the Head of the Fish.

Before UMass: Captained her novice squad of the Fairview Crew Club team in 2008, helping them to State Championships in both 2007 and 2008 ... Ran track in high school ... Honored with the Presidential Academic Award from 2006 through 2008.

Personal: Emily Grogan ... Born Oct. 8, 1989 in Bridgeport, Conn. to Steven and Ann Grogan ... Has one brother, Andrew ... Currently undecided in her major.

Isabella DONADIOJunior • 5-8Malnate, N.Y.Lakeland Union

Fall 2009: Raced in the Junior Varsity Eight boat that finished third with a time of 13:16.85 at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Was a member of one of three Fours boats that placed seventh with a time of 18:45.486 and raced in one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Personal: Isabella Donadio ... Born May 24, 1989 ... Intends to major in Art History.

Megan DONOVANSenior • 5-5Orange, Mass.Mahar Regional

Fall 2009: Made the lightweight plaque with a time of 7:37.60 ... Rowed in the Lightweight Eight and the Lightweight Four that finished first at the Head of the Fish Regatta with a time of 15:70.54 ... Raced in the Lightweight Eight that placed eighth with a time of 18:42.843 at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston ... Competed in one of three Fours boats and one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Earned six letters playing soccer and basketball for the Mahar Re-gional Senators.

Personal: Meghan Elizabeth Donovan ... Born September 20, 1988 in Greenfield, Mass. to William and Jean Donovan ... Has two siblings, Tim and Lauren ... Majoring in Kinesiology.

Amanda DOOLINSophomore • 5-10Duxbury, Mass.Duxbury

Fall 2009: Rowed in one of three Fours boats that finished third with a time of 15:01.790 and in the Varsity Eight boat that placed third (12:41.32) at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Raced in the Open-weight Eight that finished 25th with a time of 18:16.967 at the Head of the Charless ... Competed in one of two Pairs boats and one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Rowed for two years in high school and was the Rookie of the Year in 2007 ... Helped Duxbury to a State Cham-pionship during her senior season and also set the fastest team-time for the 5K ... Also played soccer as a freshman, was a member of the ski team for a year, and swam in high school.

Personal: Amanda Noelle Doolin ... Born June 2, 1990 to Michael Doolin ... Has three siblings, Mike, Erin and Brett ... A Kinesiology major.

Kristin GAHAGANSenior • 5-6Winthrop, Mass.Savio Prep

Fall 2009: Raced in the Fours boat that finished 11th (15:46.92) at the Head of the Fish ... Raced in a Fours boat and an Eights boat at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: A member of the cross country, basketball and softball teams.

Personal: Kristin Gahagan ... Born Decem-ber 25, 1987 ... Majoring in Kinesiology.


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Emily HAGANJunior • 5-6Needham, Mass.Needham

Spring 2009: Member of the 4+ that won a silver medal at the A-10 Championships.

Personal: Emily Hagan ... Born August 12, 1988 ... Majoring in Business Management

KristinJONESSenior • 5-9Brockton, Mass.Brockton

Fall 2009: Raced in one of three Fours boats that finished 11th with a time of 15:46.92 at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Competed in one of three Fours boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Personal: Kristin Jones ... Born March 11, 1988 ... A Kinesiology Major.

CarlyPAYNEJunior • 5-6Longmeadow, Mass.Longmeadow

Fall 2009: Coxswain of the Lightweight Eight and the Lightweight Four that placed first with a time of 15:70.54 at the Head of the Fish Regatta ...

Before UMass: Member of her high school’s varsity field hockey team as well as a the indoor and outdoor track teams.

Personal: Carly Payne ... Born April 2, 1989 in Springfield, Mass. to Stephen Payne and Philippa Siegel ... Majoring in Accounting.

Meredith KEARNEYJunior • 5-5Wilbraham, Mass.Minnechaug

Fall 2009: Member of the Varsity Eight boat that finished third with a time of 12:41.32 at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Competed in the Openweight Eight at the Head of the Charles, placing 25th with a time of 18:16.967 ... Raced in one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Attended Minnechaug Re-gional High School, where she was a mem-ber of her schools cross country, ski and lacrosse teams

Personal: Meredith Majorie Kearney ... Born March 11, 1989 to Moss and Susan Kearney ... Majoring in Communication Disorders.

AmyNASHJunior • 5-5Newton, Mass.Newton North

Fall 2009: Competed in the Lightweight Four that finished first with a time of 15:70.54 and a Lightweight Eight at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Raced in the Lightweight Eight at the Head of the Charles, placing eighth with a time of 18:42.843 ... Was a member of one of three Fours boats and one of three Eights boat at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Rowed for Community Rowing, where she was a captain senior year ... Placed fourth at th U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals in the lightweight eight in 2006 and 2007 ... Represented the United States at the CanAmMex regatta in Mexico City in 2006.

Kathryn KERNSenior • 5-7Lexington, Mass.Lexington

Fall 2009: Raced in one of two Pairs boats and one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: A 2005 graduate of Lex-ington High School ... Competed in cross country as well as varsity indoor and outdoor track for shot-put and discus ... Received Most Improved Player award for indoor track in 2003.

Personal: Kathryn Kern ... Born July 23, 1987 ... A Math major.

TeresaO’BRIENCAPTAINJunior • 5-6Worcester, Mass.Doherty Memorial

Fall 2009: Raced as part of the Junior Var-sity Eight that finished third with a time of 13:16.85 at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Competed in one of two Pairs boats and one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: A member of her high school’s rowing team for six seasons ... Served as captain and won a state cham-pionship during her senior year... Placed 15th at Nationals... Also a member of her soccer and swim teams.

Personal: Teresa O’Brien ... Born Septem-ber 17, 1989 ... Majoring in Kinesiolgy.

BethPARETSophomore • 5-8Green Harbor, Mass.Marshfield

Fall 2009: Raced in the Junior Varsity Eight boat that finished third with a time of 13:16.85 at the Head of the Fish Re-gatta ... Competed in one of three Eight boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: A 2008 graduate of Marsh-field High School, where she rowed for two years.

Personal: Beth May Paret ... Born Febru-ary 4, 1990 to Richard and Kathleen Paret ... An Art History Major.

KimberlyPATRICKSophomore • 5-4Meredith, N.H.Melrose

Fall 2009: Competed in the Lightweight Eight at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Raced in one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Was a four-year letterwin-ner in both skiing and rowing ... Cap-tained the ski team as a junior and both teams as a senior ... Also participated in track and cheerleading.

Personal: Kimberly Mae Patrick ... Born May 5, 1990 in St. Charles, Mo. to Leo and Beth Patrick ... Has two siblings, Phil and Sam ... Intends to major in Food Science.

MeganRODGERSJunior • 5-6Byfield, Mass.Triton Regional

Fall 2009: Raced in the Varsity Eight boat that finished third at the Head of the Fish Regatta with a time of 12:41.32 ... Competed in the Openweight Eight that finished 25th at the Head of the Charles with a time of 18:16.967 ... Raced in one of three Fours boats that finished seventh with a time of 18:45.486 and in one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Was a member of the Varsity Cheerleading and Track and Field squads...was an All-State competitor for Pole Vault in 2006...was also a member of the National Honors Society.

Personal: Megan Rodgers ... Born May 8, 1989 ... Majoring in Civil and Environmen-tal Engineering.


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KelseySCHACHTERJunior • 5-8West Barnstable, Mass.Barnstable

Fall 2009: Raced in a Fours boat that came in third with a time of 15:01.790 and in the Varsity Eight boat that placed third with a time of 12:41.32 at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Competed in the Open-weight Eight that finished 25th with a time of 18:16.967 at the Head of the Charles ... Raced in a Fours boat that finished sev-enth with a time of 18:45.486 and in one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Rowed starboard for two years ... Won third place of Massachusetts public schools her senior year.

Personal: Kelsey Schachter ... Born July 4, 1989 ... Majoring in Nutrition.

Samantha SCHNOERRJunior • 5-8Norwalk, Conn.Norwalk

Fall 2009: Coxswain for the Varsity Eight boat that finished third with a time of 12:41.32 at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Coxswain for the Openweight Eight that finished 25th at the Head of the Charles with a time of 18:16.967 ... Coxswain for one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Coxswain for Maritime Rowing Club for four years ... Placed sec-ond at the Head of the Charles and U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships as a senior ... Earned the U.S. Rowing Associa-tion Scholar Athlete Award as a senior.

Personal: Samantha Schnoerr ... Born November 15, 1988 ... Majoring in Legal Studies.

RobinSNOEYJunior • 5-8Goshen, Conn.Wamogo Regional

Before UMass: Rowed for one year at Northeastern University prior to coming to UMass ... Rowed for three years at Wamogo Regional High School under Coach Rodney Meissner ... Also played field hockey and was on the swimming team in high school ... Was invited to the Girl’s Invitational as a swimmer and won the tri-athlete award following her sophomore, junior and se-nior seasons ... Won the Coaches Award and was named the Most Improved Player in field hockey during her senior year.

Personal: Robin Snoey ... Born September 22, 1988 to Robert and Marga Snoey ... Intends to major in Marketing and Com-munications.

RachelSPIELBERGJunior • 5-6Barre, Mass.Quabbin Regional

Fall 2009: Raced in the Varsity Eight boat that finished third with a time of 12:41.32 at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Com-peted in the Openweight Eight boat that placed 25th at the Head of the Charles with a time of 18:16.967 ... Raced in one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Attended Quabbin Re-gional High School, where she graduated in 2007.

Personal: Rachel Spielberg ... Born May 5, 1989 to Arnold and Pamela Spielberg ... Has one sibling- Samantha ... Majoring in Animation.

AnaTOCCOCAPTAINSenior • 5-9Melrose, Mass.Melrose

Fall 2009: Raced in the Head of the Charles in the Lightweight 8+ boat, and made the 2K plaque with a time of 7:35.30

Spring 2009: Went undefeated during the season in the Lightweight 4+ ... Captured the silver medal at the Dad Vail Regatta ... Set the course record in Camden, N.J. at the Atlantic 10 Championships.

Before UMass: Participated in soccer all four years in high school ... Played soccer for Providence College before transferring to UMass ... Attended Melrose High School, where she earned two letter in basketball and four in soccer.

Personal: Ana Tocco ... Born February 5, 1988 to Michael and Paula Tocco ... Has three siblings- Stefanie, Nicole and Mi-cheline ... A Kinesiology major.

Samantha SMITHSenior • 5-6Bayville, N.Y.Locust Valley

Fall 2009: Rowed in a Single and in the Varsity Eight boat that finished third (12:41.32) at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Competed in the Openweight Eight that placed 25th at the Head of the Charles with a time of 18:16.967 ... Rowed in a Single, placing fifth (22:09.628) and in an Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Transfer from Fordham Uni-versity ... Competed in US rowing nation-als in summer 2006 ... Rowed at the Head of the Charles in 2004.

Personal: Samantha Smith ... Born No-vember 26, 1986 ... Has four siblings ... An Economics major.

JessicaSTERNSophomore • 6-1Concord, Mass.Concord Carlisle

Fall 2009: Competed in the Dartmouth Novice Head.

Before UMass: Graduated from Concord-Carlisle High School in 2008, where she played varsity basketball for four years and won two varsity letters for volleyball ... Leading scorer, team captain and all-star in basketball and recipient of the Un-sung Hero award in volleyball during her senior year.

Personal: Jessica Lauren Stern ... Born November 10, 1989 in Concord, Mass. ... Daughter of Jim and Joanne Stern ... Has two siblings, Sam and Zach ... Majoring in Communications with a minor in English.

ChelseaWAKEHAMJunior • 5-7Pelham, N.Y.Pelham Memorial

Fall 2009: Raced in one of two Quads and in the Lightweight Eight at the Head of the Fish Regatta ... Competed in the Lightweight Eight that finished eighth at the Head of the Charles with a time of 18:42.843 ... Raced in a Lightweight Single, one of two Quads, and one of three Eights boats at the Head of the Housatonic.

Before UMass: Rowed for two years in high school ... Helped her team place sixth in the state championship her junior year ... Received a rowing gold medal in the girls’ varsity 4+ race her senior year.

Personal: Chelsea Leigh Wakeham ... Born February 2, 1989 to Edwin and Pat Wake-ham ... Intends to major in Psychology with a minor in Education.

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During winter break, the Minutewomen head to Deland, Florida to begin training for the spring season.

The annual ten-day trip on the St. John’s River gives the team a chance to work on sculling and sweep rowing to improve technique and performance.

The trip concludes with a coxswain-singles race in which the coxswains race each other in single boats.



Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association All-Americans

Lea Jakobsen 2005 (first team)Katie O’Brien 2004 (first team)Sarah Pollmann 2001,2002 (second team)Francesca Beaudoin 2000 (first team)Amy Lawless 1999 (first team)Neyla Leslie 1999 (first team)Sara Pragluski 1999 (second team)

Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association All-Region

Airlina Burrill 2009 (second team)Sarah Marsan 2008 (second team)Lea Jakobsen 2005 (first team) 2004 (second team)Lizzy Boyle 2004 (second team)Carrie Champigny 2004 (second team)Katie O’Brien 2003, 2004 (first team)Megan Mastropolo 2002, 2003 (second team)Sara Pollmann 2001, 2002 (first team)Heather Walker 2001 (second team)Sara Pragluski 2000, 2001 (second team)Francesca Beaudoin 1999, 2000 (first team)Amy Lawless 1999 (first team)Neyla Leslie 1999 (first team)Sara Pragluski 1999 (first team)

Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association National

Scholar AthleteAirlina Burrill 2008, 2009Emily Hagan 2009Erin Kelly 2008, 2009Kathryn Kern 2009Teresa O’Brien 2009Karen Plevock 2008, 2009Samantha Schnoerr 2009Rachel Spielberg 2009Sarah Marsan 2008Amanda Mawn 2008Amy Rayla 2008Hannah Brewster 2005Kristina Ferraro 2005Gabrielle Papineau 2005Catherine Gariepy 2004, 2005Katie O’Brien 2002, 2003, 2004Megan Mastropolo 2002, 2003Mila Gorzkowski 2001Sara Pragluski 1999, 2000, 2001Francesca Beaudoin 1999, 2000Kary Bredenberg 2000Alicia Conway 2000Gwen Callahan 1999

A-10 Conference Coach of the Year

Jim Dietz 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005

U.S. Rowing AssociationAcademic All-American

Francesca Beaudoin 1998, 1999Jennifer Strong 1996Michelle Borkhuis 1995Wendy Wilbur 1995

U.S. OlympiansSarah Jones 2000 (8+), 2004 (pair)Jim Dietz 1988, 1992, 2000 (Coach) 1972, 1976, 1980 (Rower)

A-10 Academic All-Conference Selections

2009 Airlina Burrill, Megan Donovan, Erin Kelly, Hilary Scheintaub, Samantha Schnoerr2008 Airlina Burrill, Sarah Marsan, Amy Rayla2007 Hannah Brewster, Abby Lively2006 Hannah Brewster, Abby Lively, Gabrielle Papineau2004 Katie O’Brien2003 Mila Gorzkowski, Megan Mastropolo, Katie O’Brien2002 Mila Gorzkowski, Megan Mastropolo, Alpana Sharma2001 Amy Folta, Sara Pragluski2000 Francesca Beaudoin, Sara Pragluski1999 Francesca Beaudoin, Sara Pragluski, Molly Wallace1998 Ilana Greenberg, Heather Putnam, Jen Strong1997 Melissa Allen, Heather Putnam, Jen Strong1996 Jen Strong

A-10 Student-Athleteof the Year

Canadian U-23 NationalTeam

Catherine Gariepy 2005

U.S. National TeamMembers

Michelle Borkhuis 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002Deanna Groark 1997, 1998Sarah Jones 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004Wendy Wilbur 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002Laura Simon 2002 (Coach)

German U-23 NationalTeam

Julia Richter 2008, 2009

A-10 All-Conference*Began in 2008

Julia Richter 1st Team 2009Airlina Burrill 1st Team 2008, 2009Erin Kelly 1st Team 2008, 2009Amanda Doolin 2nd Team 2009Sarah Marsan 2nd Team 2008Rachael Nealer 2nd Team 2008

Abby Lively 2007, 2008Erin Kelly 2009

The annual ten-day trip on the St. John’s River gives the team a chance to work on sculling and sweep rowing to improve technique and performance.


2005 ATLANTIC 10 CHAMPIONS



2009 ATLANTIC 10 CHAMPIONSAtlantic 10 All-Conference:Airlina Burrill - First TeamErin Kelly - First TeamJulia Richter - FIrst TeamAmanda Doolin - Second Team

Atlantic 10 All-Academic:Airlina BurrillMegan DonovanErin KellyHilary SchientaubSamantha Schnoerr

Atlantic 10 All-Academic:Hannah BrewsterAbby Lively

Atlantic 10 All-Academic:Hannah BrewsterAbby LivelyGabrielle Papineau

Jim Dietz - Coach of the Year


2009- at Pennsauken, N.J., 1st, 141 PointsSecond Varsity Eight Final 6:58.30Novice Eight Grand FInal 6:58.50Novice Four Grand Final 8:23.30Lightweight Four Grand Final 7:51.90

2008- at Pennsauken, N.J., 2nd, 119 PointsSecond Varsity Eight Final 7:11.70Novice Four Grand Final 8:25.90Quad Grand Final 7:47.70

2007- at Camden, N.J., 1st, 45 PointsQuad Final 7:18.50

2006- at Collingswood, N.J., 1st, 45 PointsSecond Varsity Eight Final 8:43.80Lightweight Four Final 9:58.00Quad Final 8:49.90Novice Eight-B Final 9:37.80

2005 -at Collingswood, N.J., 1st, 45 PointsVarsity Eight Final 6:59.30Varsity Four Final 8:30.10Quad Final 7:30.70

2004 -at Collingswood, N.J., 1st, 42 PointsVarsity Eight Final 6:43.00Varsity Four Final 8:15.70Quad Final 7:33.20

2003 -at Collingswood, N.J., 1st, 44 PointsVarsity Eight Final 7:08.90Second Varsity Eight Final 7:23.60Lightweight Eight Final 7:39.00Quad Final 7:55.10

2002 -at Collingswood, N.J., 1st, 44 PointsVarsity Eight Final 6:48.66Second Varsity Eight Final 7:11.15Quad Final 7:43.50Novice Eight-A Final 7:23.70Novice Four Final 8:27.43

2001- at Collingswood, N.J., 1st, 47 PointsSecond Varsity Eight Final 7:02.87Lightweight Four Final 8:32.90Quad Final 7:48.90

2000 -at Collingswood, N.J., 1st, 49 PointsVarsity Eight Final 6:51.50Second Varsity Eight Final 7:16.60Quad Final 7:54.40

1999- at Collingswood, N.J., 1st, 49 PointsVarsity Eight Final 6:51.52Second Varsity Eight Final 7:04.20Lightweight Four Final 8:09.36Quad Final 7:42.91Novice Eight-A Final 7:30.19Novice Eight-B Final 7:54.06

1998 -at Collingswood, N.J., 1st, 54 PointsVarsity Eight Final 6:32.10Second Varsity Eight Final 6:43.78Lightweight Eight Final 6:47.00Quad Final 7:03.50Novice Eight-A Final 6:54.80Novice Eight-B Final 7:10.00

1997 -at Collingswood, N.J., 1st, 49 PointsVarsity Eight Final 6:26.60Second Varsity Eight Final 6:57.20Novice Eight-B Final 7:40.30Novice Four Final 8:47.37

1996- at Philadelphia, Pa., 1st, 47 PointsVarsity Eight Final 6:31.79Second Varsity Eight Final 6:48.55Lightweight Eight Final 6:56.00Novice Eight-B Final 7:31.09


The 1871 Club was established to recognize the on-the-water accomplishments of the men and women who have taken their pursuit of rowing excellence beyond the University of Massachusetts Crew. The name is derived from the first crew to represent the Massachusetts Agricultural College in collegiate athletic competition in 1871. To gain induction, a rower is required to be named to the United States National Rowing Team or have a victory in a senior or elite National Championship event. In the 30 years since the first member was inducted, the club has grown to include Olympians and a World Champion. We are proud of their efforts and accomplishments and hope they continue on their chosen path of hare work, humility and dedication

Robert Hansen ‘67Charles Leonard ‘71Barbara O’Rielly ‘74Mary Leonard ‘76Rick Edwards ‘78Karl Leibich ‘80Becky Stephenson ‘81Elaine Stanley ‘83Ellen Haskins ‘84Stew Stokes ‘88Mary Lockyer ‘91Chris Marino ‘91Brian Jewet ‘92Deanna Groark ‘95Wendy Wilbur ‘95Jeff Capobianco ‘95Laura Simon ‘96Carolyn McGonagle ‘96Wes Piermarini ‘03Lizzy Boyle ‘05Mike Baker ‘05

Robert Spausta ‘70Richard Jamara ‘74Debbie Kirshmer-Loomer ‘75Ginny Peebles-Kaurman ‘78K.C. Dietz ‘79Kathy Bellows ‘80John Frackleton ‘81Deb Fine ‘83Michelle Holiday ‘87Kevin McKenna ‘88Matt Collins ‘91Rich Scannell ‘91Deanna Cook Runerman ‘92Jennifer Strong ‘95Sarah Jones ‘95Jay West ‘95Michelle Borkhuis ‘96Scott Jason ‘98Ryan Banks ‘04Lea Jakobsen ‘05

Date Opponent/Event Location TimeOct. 10 Head of the Housatonic Derby, Conn. All DayOct. 17-18 Head of the Charles Boston, Mass. All DayOct. 25 Head of the Fish Saratoga, N.Y. All DayNov. 7 Dartmouth Novice Head Hanover, N.H. ThirdNov. 14 Foot of the Charles Boston, Mass. All DayJan. 6-16 Florida Training Trip Deland, Fla. All DayMAR. 20 COAST GUARD SCRIMMAGE AMHERST, MASS. ALL DAYMar. 27 Yankee Cup Kingston, R.I. All DayApril 3 Holy Cross Worcester, Mass. All DayApril 10-11 Knecht Cup Camden, N.J. All DayApril 17 Atlantic 10 Championships Camden, N.J. All DayAPRIL 24 MIT AMHERST, MASS. ALL DAYMay 1 Double Duel Hanover, N.H. All DayMay 6-8 Dad Vail Regatta Philadelphia, Pa. All DayMay 21-22 U.S. Rowing Collegiate Mercer, N.J. All Day

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