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Alumni 2014

Gregor Allan

Gregor Allan

University of British Columbia

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable:  Hauling with Travis, Andre and my brother during a grueling piece that Andre couldn't row due to a broken seat for half the piece. The Mens Varsity Tri killed it

Most Embarrassing: When I missed the turn during the single's time trial and ended up two crews down from my brother.

Favorite Regatta: Sweeping States 2014

Miss the most: The camaraderie amongst the 1V. It is irreplaceable.

What did Crew do the most for you: Taught me the value of being part of a "crew" and not just a rowing team. There are bonds that exist that stretch beyond showing up for practice and racing.

James Allen

James Allen

University of British Columbia

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: My first ice bath before the Winter Park-Plant Crew duel. The 1V was taking turns submerging themselves in 400 pounds of ice at the Dupuis' home, and my brother wussed out in the first minute. Hilarity and jeering ensured.

Most Embarrassing: Hitting a piling dead on in a double while I was rowing with Crew over Spring Break 2013. Best part is, it keeps coming up in conversations. So much for my bowing skills.

Favorite Regatta: Sweeping States 2014. Hands down, best time I've ever had in an 8, and it was a great race.

Miss the most: The moments in the 8 during long, steady pieces when how much time remains doesn't matter, the water is still, the air is crisp, the sun is shining, and 8 guys are giving it their best while the boat just seems to fly. Florida is at it's most beautiful during moments like those.

What did Crew do the most for you:  Crew taught me the value of trusting teammates. My club never raced competitive big boats, so I was always just The Double, relying only on myself and my brother. Here, I've had the pleasure of racing with guy's equally or more driven than myself, and it's really ignited my passion for collegiate rowing. I want to find in the future, a team dynamic that can match what the Crew has here.

Jordana Bornstein

Jordana Bornstein

Monmouth University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Winning States in the 3V for 3 years in a row. And meeting Tara Strauss.

Most Embarrassing: During the 17K, I had to go to the bathroom very, very badly and I didn't think that I was going to make it to the end and Sammi had to listen to me complain during the whole row.

Favorite Regatta: States 2013, Halloween Regatta because I got to row with Tara Strauss and Cassidy Marryott.

Miss the most: My 3V princesses, the lifelong friendships I've made, Port a Potties, Seat racing and BARB.

What did Crew do the most for you: Crew taught me how to manage my time better, even though I still procrastinate. It also gave me lifelong friendships with people I am lucky to have in my life.

Maddux Castle

Maddux Castle

George Washington University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: The second 1000 meters of finals at 2013 Nationals. I have never been more excited to end a race and get off the water.

Most Embarrassing: Eventually proving that the lucky racing shirt does indeed keep you from getting last place.

Favorite Regatta: My favorite Regatta would have to be both the Regional Championships that we spent traveling to Georgia 2011 and Tennessee 2013.

What did Crew do the most for you:  I will miss the family that I have grown to be a part of for the past five years. The people that make up our team are some of the greatest individuals I have ever met and will ever meet. Also, Andre Dupuis's beautiful smile.

What Crew taught you: Crew has transformed me into the person I am today and has allowed me to really find myself in high school. It has provided me with opportunities that most people can only dream of completing in their lifetimes.

Ryan Day

Ryan Day

Northeastern University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Beating Ryan Hails and Andre Dupuis in a pair at Hooch with Maddux Castle.

Most Embarrassing: Wearing Spandex before my surgery.....

Favorite Regatta: Nationals 2012.

Miss the most: The Sarasota Crew Family.

What did Crew do the most for you:

Christopher Delaney

Christopher Delaney

Eastern Michigan State University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Watching the varsity eight cross the finish line first at Nationals and immediately turning and hugging everyone that was there watching.

Most Embarrassing: Being on the medals stand at States 2013. As one of the officials walked over with the trophy, I reached out to grab it but was completely denied as they handed it to someone else. Everyone saw

Favorite Regatta: The Head of the Potomac

 

What did Crew do the most for you:

Andre Dupuis

Andre Dupuis

Harvard University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Almost crabbing in the grand finals at 2013 Youth Nats.

Most Embarrassing: Finally realizing Caitlynn was actually never really pregnant.

Favorite Regatta: Potomac 2012: Tanner, Ryan and I giggled for 20 minutes in the airport bathroom and proceeded to jump hug as a stranger walked in on us

Miss the most: The unbreakable bonds of friendship, the idyllic rhythm of the racing shell and Maddux's pale underside

 

Christina Felix

Christina Felix

New York University Stern School of Business

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: When the Charles four tried rowing in the lightweight shell and did so horribly Marty told us to go home. After lifting the boat out of the water, we couldn't walk towards land because a snake was blocking our way. We threw someone's sneaker at it, only to discover there was a huge lizard on my shirt. It was a finger-poppin, eventful day to say the least

Most Embarrassing: All of seventh grade, when I used to wear polos to practice sometimes

Favorite Regatta: Head of the Charles 2012.

Miss the most: I'll miss Marty's 4:00PM alarm going off every day and Kirby's meowing. I'll miss the collective grumble when we realize we have a land day. But most of all I'll miss the family we've become at crew after all these years.

What did Crew do the most for you:  Crew definitely made me more athletic that I'd ever imagined myself being. It taught me dedication and perseverance, making me realize what it means to work hard, be dedicated, and be part of a team

Kate Flanders

Kate Flanders

Yale University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: All of the times we learned to live on charter buses, loitered in hotel hallways, screamed our heads off on the sidelines and celebrated our victories as a team. Struggling through two-a-day practices and accepting that there was no way we could escape tan lines entirely brought us together and created the incredible dynamic that kept us coming back year after year.

Most Embarrassing: The garlic knot indicent of Regionals 2011. If you know, you know.

Favorite Regatta: The Head of the Charles.

Miss the most: The camaraderie - I have spent the past five years with these people who have become like family. Also, I'll miss all of the wildlife.... There are no dolphins in New Haven.

What did Crew do the most for you: Crew has taught me commitment, perseverance and the value of hard work. The endless workouts and 4AM regattas have been worth it, because spending time with my crew family has shaped who I am.

Logan Gerhardt

Logan Gerhardt

Louisiana State University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Would have to be when the water was white-capping and the boats were filling up so fast that we had to dock at Osprey Oars and walk back to crew soaked and barefoot.

Most Embarrassing: When I crabbed in a race....we still got third (out of 4 boats) because the other boat went off the course.

Favorite Regatta: Head of the Hooch my novice year.

Miss the most: I will miss Marty's crazy sayings

What did Crew do the most for you: Crew taught me to keep up with the weather forecast

Emily Goff

Emily Goff

Clemson University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Head of the Charles without a rudder....

Most Embarrassing: Head of the Charles without a rudder....

Favorite Regatta: Head of the Charles without a rudder....

Miss the most: Marty's "boy advice".

What did Crew do the most for you: Crew taught me that it is possible to sleep comfortably on the floor of a charter bus if.....you're tired enough.

Bailey Greenwood

Bailey Greenwood

Florida Institute of Technology

Alumni 2014

 

 

Owen Homeister

Owen Homeister

Grand Valley State University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: One day the guys filled up a beach ball full of water and set it on the bocce ball court. While trying to contain our laughter, Liza spoke to us for a good twenty minutes with it at her feet. She never once glanced at it.

Most Embarrassing: When Grant got pantsed.

Favorite Regatta: The Head of the South 2012 when we made the super bed.

Miss the most: The friendships and unforgettable experiences I've made with my teammates. I will cherish these memories for the rest of my life. Also, Andre Dupuis's beautiful smile.

What did Crew do the most for you: It helped shape me to be the individual I am today.

Tromaine James

Tromaine James

Orange Coast College

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Being stakeboat holder for the V8 at States 2013.

Most Embarrassing: When I fell running around the trees in front of the girls and Jordan Bornstein.

Favorite Regatta: Head of the South.

Miss the most: The People.

What did Crew do the most for you:  Traveling for regattas.

Ian Jones

Ian Jones

Orange Coast College

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: DBT-ing at Nathan Benderson Park with David Broussard and Chetan Patel.

Most Embarrassing: Flipping my single before my race at regionals last year.

Favorite Regatta: My favorite regatta is the Head of the Potomac

 

Max Klauber

Max Klauber

University of South Florida

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Barely surviving on granola bars, cereal, Arizona sweet tea, and Candy Crush at Sculling Development Camp in Steel City.

Most Embarrassing: Stroking an eight for the first time at Hooch 2010. On my opposite side. WIthout going below a 28 for the whole race.

Favorite Regatta: Independence Day Regatta.

Miss the most: Not wearing pants in public areas.

What did Crew do the most for you: It helped me meet some pretty great people

Jamie Kleinkoph

Jamie Kleinkoph

University of South Florida

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Rowing in Washington D.C.

Most Embarrassing: Flipping in a single before a race.

Favorite Regatta: Head of the Hooch

Miss the most: Traveling for regattas.

 

Jacob Lowther

Jacob Lowther

Louisiana State University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: DBT

Most Embarrassing: Being caught hiding behind a tree and getting nicknamed "treesquat"

Favorite Regatta: Southeast Regionals 2013

Miss the most: Friends that I have made

What did Crew do the most for you: Helped me lose weight and helped me make friends.

Kierstan Luginbill

Kierstan Luginbill

University of Tennessee

Alumni 2014

 

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What did Crew do the most for you:

Cassidy Marryott

Cassidy Marryott

University of Central Florida

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Being the fastest overall time at Stetson Rendezvous, on account of our coxswain being navigationally adept

Most Embarrassing: Putting my foot through the floating dock at Head of the South and being piggybacked off the dock by my wonderful coach to the paramedics.

Favorite Regatta: Head of the Charles 2012 and 2013.

Miss the most: Kirby letting me willingly hug her and jump on her and also enjoying Moe's every Monday with the weekly crew

What did Crew do the most for you: Introduced me to new friends (shoutout to Jordie Born and T. Strauss), showed me how much determination I have to accomplish my goals, and proved to me that there is no better feeling than crossing the finish line in first place with girls.

Devin Norder

Devin Norder

Stanford University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Casey once told a boat I was in that we "didn't look terrible"

Most Embarrassing: When I actually contemplated staying on scullers.

Favorite Regatta: The Charles, when things go as planned...

Miss the most: Nature tours with Kirby, AKA Saturday morning practice

What did Crew do the most for you:  More than I can fit in this pamphlet.

Merrin Overbeck

Merrin Overbeck

American University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: The 3V race at regionals my sophomore year, we won by less than a second after 4 or 5 false starts and a broken skeg. It was the most intense race I've ever been in.

Most Embarrassing: When I fell trying to climb over the gate after practice and ended up severely spraining my ankle.

Favorite Regatta: Hooch 2011 and Potomac.

Miss the most: Seeing the great people every day.

What did Crew do the most for you: Crew has basically made me who I am. It has helped me get in shape, meet some amazing people, and taught me that hard work pays off.

Chaetan Patel

Chaetan Patel

Williams College

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Head of the Potomac.

Most Embarrassing: My contorted ridiculous looking face that is in every Sportsgraphics picture that has ever existed

Favorite Regatta: In June 2013 when I found out that 9 of the kids I trained with had put it all together and become the fastest junior eight in the United States. Words cannot express the pride I felt for even being affiliated with Sarasota Crew.

Miss the most: The camaraderie, the bus rides, the dogfights between mixed eights in practice, the inside jokes, the square game, the singles-in-the-basin days, the murder death kills, Mario Kart, the Dreamcrusher, sacking, Saturday morning steady state, and most of all, the bros. I'm going to miss you guys so much.

What did Crew do the most for you: Crew has created an intrinsic motivation to maintain my fitness and live a healthy life-style.

Tracy Roberts

Tracy Roberts

Stanford University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: When Katie DiVencenzo caught a bee in her mouth in the middle of our row... and Cami insisted that she keep rowing.

Most Embarrassing: The day that Tara and I were in a pair together doing drills and I just decided I didn't want to hold my oar anymore...and we almost flipped a pair.

Favorite Regatta: The Stetson Regatta is my favorite because we beat the men's V8 during the 17K... I guess Benson just isn't that great of a coxswain. It was also the most intriguing courses I have ever been on...if it counts as a course.

Miss the most: I will miss indulging on Moe's every Monday and creating friendships and bonds with people I never would have expected. I also will miss Barb Bornstein and the Bandits more than words can describe.

What did Crew do the most for you: Crew has created an opportunity for me that I never would have thought possible, created friendships I hope to maintain for life, and instilled values like hard work and determination that I will take with me for the rest of my life.

Shawna Sims

Shawna Sims

University of Virginia

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Finding a dead body at the Head of the South

Most Embarrassing: Spending two hours unclogging poopy toilets after practice with Devin and Dale. If we didn't the foundation was going to stop allowing the girls to use the facilities. Not exactly embarrassing, but definitely disturbing. Way too much fiber on the girl's team.

Favorite Regatta: Charles 2012. Infinitely sucks to be a starboard. Need I say more?

Miss the most: Mrs. Konecny's snacks and Andre's beautiful smile

What did Crew do the most for you: Get me into college.

Benson Stevens

Benson Stevens

Brown University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Winning Nationals.

Most Embarrassing: Either the McTwist at OARS sophomore year, or running to catch the bus to Gametime in Miami freshman year.

Favorite Regatta: Nationals.

Miss the most: Honestly, the coaching staff. They are all outstanding at their job and great people. Oh, and starts in the V8. It's like getting shot out of a cannon.

What did Crew do the most for you: Crew has taught me more life lessons than I can write, and is the main reason I feel confident about the direction my life is going.

Tara Strauss

Tara Strauss

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Rowing with Jordan Bornstein.

Most Embarrassing: Rowing with Allie Pitchford instead of Jordan Bornstein.

Favorite Regatta: The one when I rowed with Jordan Bornstein and not Allie Pitchford.

Miss the most: Jordan Bornstein.

What did Crew do the most for you: Introduced me to Jordan Bornstein.

Travis Taaffe

Travis Taaffe

Harvard University

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Winning Nationals 2013.

Most Embarrassing: Flipping in 1 foot of water while rowing with the varsity guys freshman year.

Favorite Regatta: Head of the Charles 2012

Miss the most: All of the people

 

Hannah Velez

Hannah Velez

Oxford University, UK

Alumni 2014

 

Most Memorable: Winning States two years in a row.

Most Embarrassing: My first time bowing a quad. It never happened again.

Favorite Regatta: States 2014.

Miss the most: The people I've met throughout my years at Crew.

What did Crew do the most for you: It taught me to keep pushing myself to do better and it allowed me to meet great people along the way.

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