Our Team
The 2007-2008 Maryland Women's Crew Team
The ladies of Varsity Women's team are establishing themselves as some of the best and most competitive rowers in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Pitt News recently wrote in an article, "The elite squad throughout the Head of the Ohio was undoubtedly the team from the University of Maryland -which was at or near the top in nearly every event they entered." Making a name for themselves in every race they enter, this year's team is a force to be reckoned with. The Spring 2008 season is bound to bring great success and glory for this phenomenal crew.
COMING SOON: The newest addition to the Maryland Women's Crew team: our spring 2008 Novices!
Sari
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President
Name: Sari Lewis
Age: 20
Year/Major: Junior, Psychology
When You Began MD Crew: Fall 2006
On Campus: Sari is a Teaching Assistant, the Chair of the Step to Bat for Kids Charity Softball Tournament, and a Volunteer at Charles Carroll Middle School
Emily
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Vice President
Name: Emily Peterson
Age: 21
Year/Major: Junior, Finance and Operations Management
When You Began MD Crew: Fall 2006
On Campus: Emily is a member of the elite Gemstone Honors program
Briana
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Fundraising Chair
Name: Briana Lindberg
Age: 18
Year/Major: Freshman, Psychology
Hometown: Severna Park, MD
When You Started MD Crew: Fall 2007
In her spare time, Briana is involved in the Pre-Medical Society
Andrea
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Webmaster
Name: Andrea Dragan
Age: 20
Year/Major: Sophomore, American Studies and History major and a Russian minor
When You began MD Crew: Fall 2006
On Campus: Andrea is involved with the Sophomore Student Council, Honors Program, Honors Ambassadors and works at Member Services at the Eppley Recreation Center
Jason
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Jason Harris returns for his third year as assistant coach of the Maryland Women's Crew Team. Jason's fresh point of view provides an environment that enables Maryland to become a national power.
Jason's experience as a rower in the University of Maryland club system provides an unparalleled perspective to success as a club regarding the relationship with the Student Government Association, Campus Recreation Services, and University of Maryland Mens Crew Team.
Jason began coaching novice crews his junior year for the University of Maryland Men's Crew Team while rowing. Upon graduation, he remained in College Park, and began coaching the Womens Crew Team as an assistant.
Jason started rowing at the University of Maryland in Spring 2001. Jason has been a member of the Mens Crew team competing as a bow in numerous boats including 2001 Novice 8, 2002-2003 Lightweight 4. In May 2004, Jasons Lightweight 4 advanced to the semi-finals of the Dad Vail Regatta. Graduating with a degree in Mathematics in 2004, Jason became one of the first rowers for Maryland Crew to row all four years in college. Jason has seen Maryland crew evolve through all stages of club-hood, and looks to bring Womens Crew to the next level.
Professionally, Jason works for the State of Maryland. Jason is pursing a Master's Degree in Accounting and certification as a certified public accountant.
Miriam
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Name: Miriam Johnson
Age: 20
Year/Major: Junior, American Studies
When You began MD Crew: Fall 2005
On Campus: Miriam has a nearly full time job at a local school.
Heather
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Heather is beginning her junior year at Maryland. This is her second season rowing. Heather lives in Severna Park, Md, which is just outside of Annapolis. She enjoys spending her summers surfing and her winters skiing. Heather joined the crew team because she didn't know anything about rowing and wanted to try something new. "It's such an addicting sport. I love that feeling during a race when you think you can't row any harder and the cox calls for a power 10. And even though you feel like you are about to die, you're still able to push yourself harder and harder until you cross the finish line."
Lindsay
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Novice Coxswain
Name: Lindsay Walter
Age: 20
Hometown: Stamford, CT
Year/Major: Sophomore, Undeclared
When You Started MD Crew: Fall 2007
Tinsley
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Name: Tinsley J Stokes
Age: 19
Hometown: Manchester, MD
Year/Major: Sophomore, Biochemistry
When You Started MD Crew: Fall 2007
Tinsley also performs with a comedy sketch group on campus called The Bureau
Meagan
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Novice Starboard
Name: Meagan Nesky
Age: 19
Year/Major: Sophomore, International Business and German
Hometown: Columbia, MD
When You Started MD Crew: Fall 2007
Meagan is active in the American Indian Student Union, Habitat for Humanity and the Records Department for the College Park Police
Ana
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Social Chair
Name: Ana Valencia
Age: 19
Year/Major: Freshman, Undecided
When You Began MD Crew: Fall 2006
Ana was a dancer since she was four years old, and thought that her future was just to dance. She was in her middle and high school dance teams, but once she got to UMD, Crew became the sport that made her truly happy. Shes met amazing friends and feels very productive and accomplished.
Alexandra
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Name: Alexandra Bender
Age: 21
Year/Major: Sophomore, Communications in Public Health
Hometown: Monkton, MD
When You Started MD Crew: Spring 2008
Alexandra participates in a Clean Energy group outside of Maryland Crew!
Abigail
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Name: Abigail Hunt
Age: 19
Year/Major: Sophomore, Undecided
Hometown: Kensington, MD
When You Started MD Crew: Fall 2007
Abigail is a member of Maryland's Navigators
Ariel
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Name: Ariel Kelman
Age: 19
Year/Major: Sophomore, Broadcast Journalism
When You Began MD Crew: Fall 2006
She makes funny faces in the boat....just ask Jess!
Julie
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Name: Julie Giffin
Age: 21
Year/Major: Junior, Hearing and Speech
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
When You Began MD Crew: Fall 2006
Julie is involved in the Lakeland Stars program which tutors kids after school in the Prince George's county area.
Kelly
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Name: Kelly Grob
Age: 18
Year/Major: Freshman, Bioengineering
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
When You Started MD Crew: Fall 2007
Kelly is involved in the prestigious Gemstone Program and the Society of Women Engineers
Jillian
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Name: Jillian Neifeld
Age: 18
Year/Major: Freshman, Chemistry Major, Spanish Minor
Hometown: Richmond, VA
When You Started MD Crew: Fall 2007
Jillian is a member of both the Maryland Christian Fellowship and Campus Crusades
Hilary
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Name: Hilary Tebeleff
Age: 18
Year/Major: Freshman, Government and Politics-Communications
Hometown: Rockville, MD
When You Started MD Crew: Spring 2008
Hilary is a member of the sorority Sigma Kappa as well as a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Primannum Honor Society
Ellen
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Name: Ellen Hayes
Age: 21
Year/Major: Junior, Spanish and Education
Hometown: East Greenwich, RI
When You Started MD Crew: Fall 2005
Ellen in a Trip Leader at the Outdoor Recreation Center and a member of the Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society