Lehigh University Athletics

Rowing seniors reflect on careers in advance of championship races
5/9/2018 9:15:00 AM | Men's Rowing, Women's Rowing
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh rowing team is set for its biggest weekend of the year when the women's squad competes in the Patriot League Championships on Friday while the men row in the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta beginning Friday. Lehighsports.com caught up with the nine seniors (five women, four men), who reflected on their careers.
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Sabrina Bordash – Armonk, N.Y. – Psychology
What's your favorite Lehigh Rowing memory up until this point?Â
SB:Â There are so many, but I think my favorite was when we went down the 6k course at Navy Day in 2016 at about a 36 rating. I personally love rowing/erging at high rates, so the fact that we could maintain that speed and move effectively was very exhilarating. I don't think anyone knew what was happening; we kind of all just trusted one another. I remember finishing the race and everyone was exhausted, confused and amazed. It was pretty great! A few of my other favorites are probably when we docked in the middle of practice and proceeded to watch Lizzie G (Gagliardi) wipe out running up the ramp in her booties (glad you're okay Liz!!), and that one time we spent a whole week at Camp Bob Cooper (Go Gophers!).
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
SB:Â I would like to be remembered as a hard worker who enjoyed putting in the time and effort. Maybe as an erg fanatic, someone who did too many extra meters, someone who could make hard workouts enjoyable and someone who gave dirty Suz (Susan Westman) a run for her money (I'm coming back for your seat in 2020, Susan). Most importantly, I want to be remembered for being the shortest rower!
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
SB:Â I am lucky to have a good relationship with each senior on the team. We had some fun senior events this year, and I've learned there is no better way to start off your evening than with a pep talk from Alex Zulauf! It is awesome that we can all have a great relationship, both on and off the water. I hope they all know I value and will miss each of them. Thank you, Kyle, for letting me complain to you, Zuzu for chest bumping with me, Zach for such awkward conversations at dinner, Charles for your un-pinchable cheeks, Elise for buying me chicken nuggets, Jules for taking it to pine tree with me, Laura for calling a 10 for Miley Cyrus and Abby for being broken with me. They are all amazing people in their own unique ways and I can't wait to see what the future holds for each of them.
What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
SB:Â Some thoughts going through my mind right now are, who will Wilson carpool to practice with? Why is Conley selling all the ergs? Will the V8 still flutter? Who will Ally's new pair partner be (Sally pair had a good run over the last two years). Will Coach Urbanik name his kid Sabrina? Why are so many freshmen scared of me? Is Schipper really a walk on? If Susan and I donate a four can we name it the S.S. Booling? Â
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On a more serious note, nearing the end is bittersweet. I've enjoyed working hard, being part of the team's progression, and I will definitely miss everyone I've had the opportunity to work with. Overall, I am very happy with my four years here. I am really excited for the future of the team and I can't wait to watch the team race down the Schuylkill River next year. Most of all, I am super excited to do some awesome things at Patriots this year!
What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
SB: I'm honestly going to miss the fear of walking up to the fifth floor during the winter months and not knowing what workout we will be doing. I'll miss my very strange and dangerous carpool rides (wet willies are nothing to joke about), all of my teammates, and getting to spend time with them every day from 4-7 p.m. I will especially miss this while I sit in an office next year knowing they are all together, out on the water.
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I am going to miss Lehigh's campus, giving tours, sitting on the front lawn with teammates, late nights in Lindy, but mostly just the people. Wherever I am, or whatever it is I'm doing on campus, it's my friends and teammates that have made the experiences most enjoyable.
What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
SB: You should definitely join if you're hard-working, determined, competitive and athletic. It's a challenging, but very rewarding sport. You will learn many lifelong skills, but most importantly, being a part of the team will have a huge lasting impact on who you become as a student-athlete and person.
What are your postgraduate plans?
SB:Â I will be moving to Philadelphia, Pa. to work at J.P. Morgan's Private Bank as a Global Asset and Wealth Management Analyst.
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Elise Fredericks – Plaistow, N.H. – Marketing
What's your favorite Lehigh Rowing memory up until this point?Â
EF: My favorite Lehigh rowing memory was last year at the 2017 Patriot League Championships. The Varsity Eight beat Bucknell for the first time in over a decade and the team posted its best overall score in the program's history – an accomplishment that is a true testament to how hard the team has worked over the past few years to positively change the culture and direction of the team.Â
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
EF:Â I would like to be remembered as the person who always smiled, someone who tried to shine a positive light on every situation, a person who cared deeply for her friends and teammates, and worked hard to give back to the greater Lehigh community. Beyond this, I am confident that this team is destined for great things, and I hope to be remembered as someone who helped shape the way the team is now.
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
EF: It might be a cliché, but the seniors are my best friends. It's incredible to reflect on our journey together and think about where we started compared to where we are now. I'm so proud of the seniors' collective relentlessness and the fearlessness that they exhibit when it comes to setting and achieving goals. I have so much respect for my fellow seniors because they've overcome so much, all while maintaining poise and maturity. They have been my rocks – my constant throughout the years – and I cannot thank them enough for the support and love that they've given me.
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What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
EF:Â My journey as a collegiate rower was certainly challenging, yet has proven to be one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. I am who I am today because of this team and the Lehigh rowing program as a whole. This program has taught me what it means to be selfless, structured and tough, and I've developed tremendously as a result of the accountability that this program demands. I will miss rowing tremendously and although I can try, I will never be able to fully express how much this team has meant to me.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
EF:Â I'll miss the people most. I have never met a group of more intelligent, strong-willed, curious and ambitious people, and I'm so fortunate that I've had the opportunity to learn from and grow with them. I owe all of my best Lehigh memories to this team and the people I've met on it; they've been my favorite part of the past four years.
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
EF:Â While I love this sport and wish the whole world could get to experience the feeling of being in a boat, rowing is not for everyone. It takes a certain type of person to train and compete at such an intense level. As Coach Conley always says, successful rowers are the ones who are comfortable being uncomfortable. But for those who are not afraid of a challenge, I would strongly encourage them to consider rowing. The sense of accomplishment that comes with hitting certain erg standards or matching up perfectly as a boat is unparalleled and something worth exploring if you're interested!
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What are your postgraduate plans?
EF: After graduation, I will be joining Pratt & Whitney as an associate in their two-year Materials Management Development Program based out of East Hartford, Connecticut.
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Julianna Malachin – Pittsburgh, Pa. – Materials Science and Engineering
What's your favorite Lehigh Rowing memory up until this point?Â
JM: There have been a lot of great memories throughout my four years, but my favorite would have to be when the Varsity Eight beat Bucknell at Patriots last year. It was such a surreal feeling; I remember having an almost out-of-body experience while we were passing them because I couldn't believe we were actually doing it. At the time, Lehigh hadn't beaten Bucknell in over a decade, so it was a really special feeling to be part of the crew that could end that—especially when a lot of other schools still underestimated us. I still get goosebumps every time I watch the coxswain GoPro video from that race, and I'll never forget how great it felt.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
JM: I hope I'm remembered as someone who wasn't afraid of a challenge, but rather someone who welcomed them. Someone who wasn't afraid to do what's necessary to achieve their goals, and helped others rise to that same occasion. Also, I hope my teammates can look up to me as someone who was fiercely committed in a way that still brought my humorous side out. Throughout my time on the team, I've been told by various people that I have "natural talent" or that I'm "a natural athlete." My greatest wish for my returning teammates is that they realize those attributes can only get you so far, and it took a lot of outside time and conscious focus to perfect the little aspects of my life to become the competitor I am today – all of which is doable by every single one of them. I also hope I'm remembered as one of the best darn six seats that's been through the program.
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
JM:Â There is a ton of mutual respect among the seniors because we are the last class who truly can appreciate where the program was, to what it is today. I think we're still the closest class as a result of the adversity we faced through our four years; my fellow graduating rowers deserve a lot of credit for their dedication despite the challenges thrown our way. Although not all nine of us necessarily have defined leadership roles on the team, each one of us are leaders in our own way, which I think speaks volumes of just how special our class is, since that's rare to find. I'm also really appreciative to my fellow seniors, since we were the catalysts of change in a lot of areas towards building the program, which is something I sought after in a team. No one can take that away from us.
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What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
JM:Â I feel very nostalgic of the experience and how fast it has gone by. As cliché as it may sound, it really does feel like just yesterday I was a tall, lanky and quiet girl who didn't have many expectations coming into the team. Rowing helped me find myself in high school, but even more so in college; it turned me into who I am today. I never saw myself as an important voice on any of the teams I've been on in the past, or an influential member in any way, other than someone who showed up every day and gave 110 percent. Lehigh Athletics and Lehigh rowing invested in me as a student, athlete and leader, and I took full advantage of their resources to become a better me. I discovered my core values, what true friends are and moreover, how to work on the ultimate team. I'm someone who is very much driven by feeling needed, and being part of this team has provided me with the necessary tools to move onto the next chapter finding where I'm needed most.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
JM:Â Most definitely the people. No matter what was going on in my life outside of rowing, every day going to practice put me in a better mood. Even if the practice itself wasn't the best, I was happiest when I was with my teammates. I owe a lot to the people that have gone through this program, and those currently part of it, who touched my life in some way or another. I'm going to miss sitting next to or behind these incredible women and getting this feeling of satisfaction in knowing that every single one of them is working their hardest for me, and I the same for them. I've never experienced anything quite like it, and don't want it to end.
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
JM:Â I would say that this team is for you if you have your priorities straight and are willing to give your best effort into everything you do, each and every single day. You don't get to pick and choose when to be committed. There's value in working on all the little things to have them add up to a bigger picture; that's what this team is all about. Also, if you trust in the process, you will see the results you want. Lastly, you're going to be way better for joining the team to the point where you can't imagine who you'd be without the experience.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
JM: I hope to find a job involving failure analysis, project management or research and development in one of the engineering fields.
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Laura Parks – Bethlehem, Pa. – Marketing
What's your favorite Lehigh Rowing memory up until this point?Â
LP:Â My favorite Lehigh rowing memory up until this point is probably this year when the women's team scrimmaged Bucknell on their course. We had just raced at Kerr Cup the day before and beatten Drexel in heats, which is a team we typically considered to be faster than us, so we were pumped to race again but also very exhausted. The Varsity Eight won all three of the 5 minute pieces that we did against Bucknell, and there was a level of confidence and maturity from my boat that I had never seen before. They attacked every piece with everything they had. On the third piece, our boat was down on Bucknell until about the last 30 seconds. I made the call to take our end move early and the boat responded by surging up ahead of Bucknell's bow ball with so much aggression and power that I couldn't contain my excitement for these rowers. We won the piece and it was such a great feeling to see all the hard work and training that these ladies have put in really pay.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
LP:Â I'd like to be remembered as someone who wasn't afraid to take on a challenge. I definitely had a rough start on this team, but I rooted myself in to not being a quitter. I knew that finishing four years of Division I rowing would present its challenges and I wanted to rise to each occasion. As my coxing career progressed, so did the challenges and I hope that my teammates will remember me as someone who didn't back down when I approached a speed bump in my path. I hope that I've inspired others at Lehigh to attack challenges that may have intimidated them at first. Even if I only impacted one person, I'm glad to have made a difference in that person's path.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
LP:Â I definitely have the strongest relationship with my fellow seniors compared to any of the other classes because we were all present for the mass exodus of the team during our freshmen year and we all struggled through it together. The nine of us are the only ones left who really saw this team at its absolute worst. I think our bond is so strong because we all contributed to taking the team from rock bottom to where it is today, and that makes every step of progress and every win a little bit sweeter. I love my fellow seniors so much and I'm so blessed to have each of them as a friend for life regardless of the different directions our paths take after graduation.
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What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
LP:Â I'm typing this in a Starbucks and starting to cry and people are looking at me so I'm actually just trying not to think about it at the moment.
What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
LP:Â I will definitely miss seeing my best friends every day and struggling through the rough times with them. We definitely didn't enjoy the struggles while we were living them, but they've made some pretty awesome stories. I'm really going to miss creating memories and all the laughs I've shared with this team.
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
LP:Â I would be very straight forward and tell anyone interested in joining the team that it's not for everyone. If you're going to give it a try, you need to be willing to work hard and sacrifice some other aspects of your life in order to be successful. I've sacrificed a lot of things for rowing over the past four years, but the rewards Lehigh rowing has given me in return are invaluable. Joining this team (and staying on this team) is the best decision I've ever made. Those who take a chance on this team and give it their 100 percent best effort will not regret it.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
LP: As of right now, the only things I have on my calendar are a Kenny Chesney concert, a Taylor Swift concert and a trip to Utah. I was accepted into the Technical Entrepreneurship Masters Program at Lehigh but I'm currently unsure of whether or not I will accept. If I don't, I would like to move because I've lived in Bethlehem my entire life. I'm not sure where I would go, but I'm kind of excited about not having a plan. I have the freedom to really pick whatever I want and chase after it, so I think I'll do a little soul searching and then get back to you with a better answer for this.
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Abby Shreero – Fort Washington, Pa. – Biochemistry (CAS)
What's your favorite Lehigh Rowing memory up until this point?Â
AS:Â It so hard to pick just one memory because there have been so many. Beating Bucknell for the first in my time at Lehigh was definitely a highlight, showing all of our hard work has been paying off. Another one of my favorite memories is the last 2k of this year; all of the seniors took it together with all of the rest of the team cheering behind us. It was one of the most amazing moments feeling the team come together and realizing that we all have each other's backs through everything.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
AS:Â I want to be remembered as someone who never gave up in the face of adversity or a challenge. Someone who was fiercely competitive and also always there for my teammates no matter what. But I also know that I will likely be remembered as the clumsy one because I have a tendency to run into things and fall. The legacy I want to leave is that Lehigh rowing is a group of people who are proud to be a part of this team, and are going places in the coming years. I am proud of what this team has grown into and proud of all the work we have done.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
AS: The senior class has been through a lot of change in the program and I think that really helped us to be a close group. We went through a lot of difficult times and hard work together to grow the team into what it has become. I am so grateful to have these people in my life and I count them among my closest friends.
What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
AS:Â It's crazy to think that my collegiate rowing time is coming to an end. Rowing has been such a big part of my life for the past eight years. The realization that this was the end of my career didn't fully hit me until I had my last race on the Schuylkill River. It had been eight years of racing there, so it felt like the end of an era. I am trying to figure out what I am going to do without rowing and practice every day.
What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
AS:Â I will definitely miss the people on this team the most. I have made so many incredible friends through this experience who have really become my family and been there through everything. I am going to miss everyone so much. Oddly enough, I am also going to miss the hard practices and feeling completely exhausted after a really hard piece, but feeling an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. Having that feeling with an entire team is something that I will never forget.Â
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
AS:Â It is one of the most rewarding experiences that you could ever have. If you are willing to work hard and be part of a team where every person plays an important role in the success of a team then joining Lehigh rowing will be an amazing experience. It will not always be easy, but it is worth it. We have an amazing team of people who are going places.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
AS: I will be attending Drexel's Accelerated Nursing BSN program starting in September.
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Charles Bickhart – Villanova, Pa. – Mechanical Engineering
What's your favorite Lehigh Rowing memory up until this point?Â
CB: I think one of my favorite Lehigh rowing memories is from my sophomore year when we had a cookout with the team just outside the Trembley Apartments. It was early September and warm enough for shorts... what a feeling of ownership we had! We had lost about 80 percent of the team the previous year due to culture change. We knew the program we were returning to would be something we created, something we would work tirelessly for and probably not reap the benefits from. But, we were there anyway, beaming with a desire to build a team that would transform people's lives. That fall was the beginning of creating something great.Â
How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
CB: In all honesty, if I've done my job right, I won't be remembered at all. Leading should never be about one's personal glory and that's certainly not the program we've shaped over the past four years. Our vision was to build men and women of upstanding character, to offer platforms of growth a person couldn't get anywhere else. We wanted our rowing program not to be a day-in, day-out transactional experience, but rather a 24-7 transformational one and almost everything we've said, done, struggled with and succeeded in over these past four years reflects the intentionality behind achieving that vision. The foundation and growth of that vision is the legacy we've left behind us.Â
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
CB: They're the ones who stayed. I know rowing isn't for everyone; it's a tough sport and it demands so much of you. But the seniors who stayed are the ones who recognized the growth they got from the program and the influence they gave to it. They valued both more than personal time and the luxury of being lazy. Rowing is so much more than just a five-hour daily commitment and my fellow seniors know this. As a result, we're incredibly close.Â
What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
CB: I begin to think about how I made the most of my time here at Lehigh. I reflect on all that I've been a part of, all the ways I've grown and all the relationships I've built. I think about the ways God has used me here on campus and the ways He's been working in my friends. I think about the changes I've seen and the perspectives I've learned, the failures I've had and all the times I got back up again. I have so much gratitude for the advocates and mentors who shaped my time here at Lehigh, for all of the relationships I've built along the way and all the opportunities I've had to question "why." It is because of Lehigh's drive to build men and women of integrity that I was able to make the most out my time here at Lehigh, and so all I have to say now is thank you.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
CB: Lehigh offers so many opportunities to get involved. Campus is exploding with new ideas and new people, new clubs and new classes. I'll honestly miss having all of that be right at my fingertips. Was I intentional about my growth these past four years? Absolutely. But did I experience all that Lehigh has to offer? Not even a dent.Â
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
CB: I'd say it's a difficult journey with minimal benefits. It's bitter cold. There are long months of darkness where you will experience constant fatigue and hardship. Most will quit. However, should you join and should you stay, you will receive honor and recognition in moments of success.Â
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What are your postgraduate plans?
CB: I will be up in Massachusetts pursuing two years of campus ministry work at Boston University. There, I will be organizing large group meetings, leading bible studies, mentoring students and sharing the most important news on earth. I also hope to continue rowing.Â
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Zach Hille – Las Cruces, N.M. – Computer Science (EN)
What's your favorite Lehigh Rowing memory up until this point?Â
ZH: My favorite memories all stem from the races in my sophomore year, especially those when I raced in a pair with Brett Ley, a senior at the time. He always brought such a positive attitude to the boat, and was always trying to help me improve. I would definitely say sophomore year is when I fell in love with rowing.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
ZH: I hope to be remembered as reliable, hardworking and helpful.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
ZH: It's like no other. After all we've been through, from countless races, bus rides, to winter training, I think these relationships will last a lifetime.
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What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
ZH:Â I'm wondering what's next. Not only what's next for me, as rowing isn't nearly as popular out in Arizona (though there are a few teams near where I'll be), but also what's next for the team because I'm sure they'll do great things.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
ZH:Â The community. With a rather small student body, and a rather small team, I feel like I've gotten to know people here very well, and whether I'm going from class to class or just walking around, it's rare that I don't get the opportunity see some friends. With moving somewhere new, especially in a larger city, it likely won't have the same small community feeling.
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
ZH:Â Do it! There's no downside to coming to practice to see what you think, and to figure out if it's something you'd like to spend your time doing. I'm very glad I decided to give it a shot!
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What are your postgraduate plans?
ZH: Long term, I will be taking the month of June to backpack through parts of Europe and central Asia, before moving to Tempe, Arizona where I will be working as a software development engineer for Amazon.
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Short term, I have a freezer full of ice cream.
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Kyle Schipper – Wayne, Pa. – Chemical Engineering
What's your favorite Lehigh Rowing memory up until this point?Â
KS:Â Winning Kerr cup my sophomore year in the Varsity Four event.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
KS: I would like to be remembered as a team member who would always give his maximum possible effort, and who others would look up to as a model of the amount of effort/buy-in necessary to be successful at Lehigh rowing.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
KS: I consider myself friends with my fellow seniors, but more importantly, my fellow seniors and I have been together for four years enduring the lows and enjoying the highs that come along with such a challenging sport and demanding training schedule. Because of this, I feel like even if we fall out of touch after college, we will always have that bond with each other over our college experience.
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What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
KS:Â Most of the thoughts that are on my mind currently are about finishing strong through the climax of my college career, both athletically and academically. There are parts of me that are excited for my future and I can't wait to navigate its uncertainty.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
KS: This is a tough question as there are a lot of things I will miss, but a few that stand out are (1) the feeling of shared suffering and eventual triumph that we experience as a team, (2) the friendships that I have enjoyed and (3) the ability to work out every day in a way that challenges myself to push my limits with the aid of my friends and teammates.
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
KS: My sales pitch for Lehigh rowing has always been, and I can now say this with absolute certainty having made it almost all the way through… Lehigh rowing has been the best decision I have ever made in my life, and for people willing to buy in and commit themselves to the program, it will enhance and distinguish your college career in the best way possible - much more than almost any other endeavor that could be undertaken at Lehigh. Lehigh rowing has been probably the most fulfilling experience of my life, and while I am somewhat sad that it is over, I am more so proud that I get to call myself a Lehigh rower and take part in Lehigh rowing for the rest of my life.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
KS: Next year, I will be the graduate assistant for the Lehigh rowing team while pursuing a Master's Degree in Energy Systems Engineering at Lehigh UniversityÂ
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Alex Zulauf – Vienna, Va. – Behavioral Neuroscience
What's your favorite Lehigh Rowing memory up until this point?Â
AZ:Â Training camp in South Carolina this year. We had never taken a training trip, so it was nice to get away and completely focus on rowing for a week.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
AZ: I want to be remembered as a team-oriented athlete who did whatever was asked of me by coaches/teammates. I hope my legacy will be the rower who could do it all, row both sides, any seat any boat no matter what.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
AZ: We've all been through a lot over our time here. The team has seen major changes since we were freshmen. All of it kept us very close and we could always rely on each other to fall back on, no matter what else was happening.
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What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
AZ: I wish I had more time or could go back and do a few things over, but I'm happy with most of the choices I made over my time here. My mind is flowing with all of the good memories I'll never get the chance to relive, but I'll always have the memories and my fellow seniors to share them with.
What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
AZ:Â The family aspect of the team. We are so close and supportive of each other. Plus, the boats, equipment and access to the weight room. The privileges we have here at Lehigh are more than we can truly appreciate.
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
AZ:Â If you're interested in a new challenging sport that you may know nothing about, rowing could be for you. It isn't for everyone, but you can't know until you give it a shot. Maybe you'll catch the bug like I did eight years ago in high school and be obsessed with the sport.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
AZ: I plan to go into the workforce before pursuing my education further with a Master's degree or PhD.
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Sabrina Bordash – Armonk, N.Y. – Psychology
SB:Â There are so many, but I think my favorite was when we went down the 6k course at Navy Day in 2016 at about a 36 rating. I personally love rowing/erging at high rates, so the fact that we could maintain that speed and move effectively was very exhilarating. I don't think anyone knew what was happening; we kind of all just trusted one another. I remember finishing the race and everyone was exhausted, confused and amazed. It was pretty great! A few of my other favorites are probably when we docked in the middle of practice and proceeded to watch Lizzie G (Gagliardi) wipe out running up the ramp in her booties (glad you're okay Liz!!), and that one time we spent a whole week at Camp Bob Cooper (Go Gophers!).
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
SB:Â I would like to be remembered as a hard worker who enjoyed putting in the time and effort. Maybe as an erg fanatic, someone who did too many extra meters, someone who could make hard workouts enjoyable and someone who gave dirty Suz (Susan Westman) a run for her money (I'm coming back for your seat in 2020, Susan). Most importantly, I want to be remembered for being the shortest rower!
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
SB:Â I am lucky to have a good relationship with each senior on the team. We had some fun senior events this year, and I've learned there is no better way to start off your evening than with a pep talk from Alex Zulauf! It is awesome that we can all have a great relationship, both on and off the water. I hope they all know I value and will miss each of them. Thank you, Kyle, for letting me complain to you, Zuzu for chest bumping with me, Zach for such awkward conversations at dinner, Charles for your un-pinchable cheeks, Elise for buying me chicken nuggets, Jules for taking it to pine tree with me, Laura for calling a 10 for Miley Cyrus and Abby for being broken with me. They are all amazing people in their own unique ways and I can't wait to see what the future holds for each of them.
What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
SB:Â Some thoughts going through my mind right now are, who will Wilson carpool to practice with? Why is Conley selling all the ergs? Will the V8 still flutter? Who will Ally's new pair partner be (Sally pair had a good run over the last two years). Will Coach Urbanik name his kid Sabrina? Why are so many freshmen scared of me? Is Schipper really a walk on? If Susan and I donate a four can we name it the S.S. Booling? Â
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On a more serious note, nearing the end is bittersweet. I've enjoyed working hard, being part of the team's progression, and I will definitely miss everyone I've had the opportunity to work with. Overall, I am very happy with my four years here. I am really excited for the future of the team and I can't wait to watch the team race down the Schuylkill River next year. Most of all, I am super excited to do some awesome things at Patriots this year!
What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
SB: I'm honestly going to miss the fear of walking up to the fifth floor during the winter months and not knowing what workout we will be doing. I'll miss my very strange and dangerous carpool rides (wet willies are nothing to joke about), all of my teammates, and getting to spend time with them every day from 4-7 p.m. I will especially miss this while I sit in an office next year knowing they are all together, out on the water.
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I am going to miss Lehigh's campus, giving tours, sitting on the front lawn with teammates, late nights in Lindy, but mostly just the people. Wherever I am, or whatever it is I'm doing on campus, it's my friends and teammates that have made the experiences most enjoyable.
What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
SB: You should definitely join if you're hard-working, determined, competitive and athletic. It's a challenging, but very rewarding sport. You will learn many lifelong skills, but most importantly, being a part of the team will have a huge lasting impact on who you become as a student-athlete and person.
What are your postgraduate plans?
SB:Â I will be moving to Philadelphia, Pa. to work at J.P. Morgan's Private Bank as a Global Asset and Wealth Management Analyst.
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Elise Fredericks – Plaistow, N.H. – Marketing
EF: My favorite Lehigh rowing memory was last year at the 2017 Patriot League Championships. The Varsity Eight beat Bucknell for the first time in over a decade and the team posted its best overall score in the program's history – an accomplishment that is a true testament to how hard the team has worked over the past few years to positively change the culture and direction of the team.Â
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
EF:Â I would like to be remembered as the person who always smiled, someone who tried to shine a positive light on every situation, a person who cared deeply for her friends and teammates, and worked hard to give back to the greater Lehigh community. Beyond this, I am confident that this team is destined for great things, and I hope to be remembered as someone who helped shape the way the team is now.
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
EF: It might be a cliché, but the seniors are my best friends. It's incredible to reflect on our journey together and think about where we started compared to where we are now. I'm so proud of the seniors' collective relentlessness and the fearlessness that they exhibit when it comes to setting and achieving goals. I have so much respect for my fellow seniors because they've overcome so much, all while maintaining poise and maturity. They have been my rocks – my constant throughout the years – and I cannot thank them enough for the support and love that they've given me.
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What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
EF:Â My journey as a collegiate rower was certainly challenging, yet has proven to be one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. I am who I am today because of this team and the Lehigh rowing program as a whole. This program has taught me what it means to be selfless, structured and tough, and I've developed tremendously as a result of the accountability that this program demands. I will miss rowing tremendously and although I can try, I will never be able to fully express how much this team has meant to me.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
EF:Â I'll miss the people most. I have never met a group of more intelligent, strong-willed, curious and ambitious people, and I'm so fortunate that I've had the opportunity to learn from and grow with them. I owe all of my best Lehigh memories to this team and the people I've met on it; they've been my favorite part of the past four years.
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
EF:Â While I love this sport and wish the whole world could get to experience the feeling of being in a boat, rowing is not for everyone. It takes a certain type of person to train and compete at such an intense level. As Coach Conley always says, successful rowers are the ones who are comfortable being uncomfortable. But for those who are not afraid of a challenge, I would strongly encourage them to consider rowing. The sense of accomplishment that comes with hitting certain erg standards or matching up perfectly as a boat is unparalleled and something worth exploring if you're interested!
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What are your postgraduate plans?
EF: After graduation, I will be joining Pratt & Whitney as an associate in their two-year Materials Management Development Program based out of East Hartford, Connecticut.
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Julianna Malachin – Pittsburgh, Pa. – Materials Science and Engineering
JM: There have been a lot of great memories throughout my four years, but my favorite would have to be when the Varsity Eight beat Bucknell at Patriots last year. It was such a surreal feeling; I remember having an almost out-of-body experience while we were passing them because I couldn't believe we were actually doing it. At the time, Lehigh hadn't beaten Bucknell in over a decade, so it was a really special feeling to be part of the crew that could end that—especially when a lot of other schools still underestimated us. I still get goosebumps every time I watch the coxswain GoPro video from that race, and I'll never forget how great it felt.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
JM: I hope I'm remembered as someone who wasn't afraid of a challenge, but rather someone who welcomed them. Someone who wasn't afraid to do what's necessary to achieve their goals, and helped others rise to that same occasion. Also, I hope my teammates can look up to me as someone who was fiercely committed in a way that still brought my humorous side out. Throughout my time on the team, I've been told by various people that I have "natural talent" or that I'm "a natural athlete." My greatest wish for my returning teammates is that they realize those attributes can only get you so far, and it took a lot of outside time and conscious focus to perfect the little aspects of my life to become the competitor I am today – all of which is doable by every single one of them. I also hope I'm remembered as one of the best darn six seats that's been through the program.
Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
JM:Â There is a ton of mutual respect among the seniors because we are the last class who truly can appreciate where the program was, to what it is today. I think we're still the closest class as a result of the adversity we faced through our four years; my fellow graduating rowers deserve a lot of credit for their dedication despite the challenges thrown our way. Although not all nine of us necessarily have defined leadership roles on the team, each one of us are leaders in our own way, which I think speaks volumes of just how special our class is, since that's rare to find. I'm also really appreciative to my fellow seniors, since we were the catalysts of change in a lot of areas towards building the program, which is something I sought after in a team. No one can take that away from us.
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What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
JM:Â I feel very nostalgic of the experience and how fast it has gone by. As cliché as it may sound, it really does feel like just yesterday I was a tall, lanky and quiet girl who didn't have many expectations coming into the team. Rowing helped me find myself in high school, but even more so in college; it turned me into who I am today. I never saw myself as an important voice on any of the teams I've been on in the past, or an influential member in any way, other than someone who showed up every day and gave 110 percent. Lehigh Athletics and Lehigh rowing invested in me as a student, athlete and leader, and I took full advantage of their resources to become a better me. I discovered my core values, what true friends are and moreover, how to work on the ultimate team. I'm someone who is very much driven by feeling needed, and being part of this team has provided me with the necessary tools to move onto the next chapter finding where I'm needed most.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
JM:Â Most definitely the people. No matter what was going on in my life outside of rowing, every day going to practice put me in a better mood. Even if the practice itself wasn't the best, I was happiest when I was with my teammates. I owe a lot to the people that have gone through this program, and those currently part of it, who touched my life in some way or another. I'm going to miss sitting next to or behind these incredible women and getting this feeling of satisfaction in knowing that every single one of them is working their hardest for me, and I the same for them. I've never experienced anything quite like it, and don't want it to end.
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
JM:Â I would say that this team is for you if you have your priorities straight and are willing to give your best effort into everything you do, each and every single day. You don't get to pick and choose when to be committed. There's value in working on all the little things to have them add up to a bigger picture; that's what this team is all about. Also, if you trust in the process, you will see the results you want. Lastly, you're going to be way better for joining the team to the point where you can't imagine who you'd be without the experience.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
JM: I hope to find a job involving failure analysis, project management or research and development in one of the engineering fields.
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Laura Parks – Bethlehem, Pa. – Marketing
LP:Â My favorite Lehigh rowing memory up until this point is probably this year when the women's team scrimmaged Bucknell on their course. We had just raced at Kerr Cup the day before and beatten Drexel in heats, which is a team we typically considered to be faster than us, so we were pumped to race again but also very exhausted. The Varsity Eight won all three of the 5 minute pieces that we did against Bucknell, and there was a level of confidence and maturity from my boat that I had never seen before. They attacked every piece with everything they had. On the third piece, our boat was down on Bucknell until about the last 30 seconds. I made the call to take our end move early and the boat responded by surging up ahead of Bucknell's bow ball with so much aggression and power that I couldn't contain my excitement for these rowers. We won the piece and it was such a great feeling to see all the hard work and training that these ladies have put in really pay.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
LP:Â I'd like to be remembered as someone who wasn't afraid to take on a challenge. I definitely had a rough start on this team, but I rooted myself in to not being a quitter. I knew that finishing four years of Division I rowing would present its challenges and I wanted to rise to each occasion. As my coxing career progressed, so did the challenges and I hope that my teammates will remember me as someone who didn't back down when I approached a speed bump in my path. I hope that I've inspired others at Lehigh to attack challenges that may have intimidated them at first. Even if I only impacted one person, I'm glad to have made a difference in that person's path.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
LP:Â I definitely have the strongest relationship with my fellow seniors compared to any of the other classes because we were all present for the mass exodus of the team during our freshmen year and we all struggled through it together. The nine of us are the only ones left who really saw this team at its absolute worst. I think our bond is so strong because we all contributed to taking the team from rock bottom to where it is today, and that makes every step of progress and every win a little bit sweeter. I love my fellow seniors so much and I'm so blessed to have each of them as a friend for life regardless of the different directions our paths take after graduation.
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What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
LP:Â I'm typing this in a Starbucks and starting to cry and people are looking at me so I'm actually just trying not to think about it at the moment.
What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
LP:Â I will definitely miss seeing my best friends every day and struggling through the rough times with them. We definitely didn't enjoy the struggles while we were living them, but they've made some pretty awesome stories. I'm really going to miss creating memories and all the laughs I've shared with this team.
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
LP:Â I would be very straight forward and tell anyone interested in joining the team that it's not for everyone. If you're going to give it a try, you need to be willing to work hard and sacrifice some other aspects of your life in order to be successful. I've sacrificed a lot of things for rowing over the past four years, but the rewards Lehigh rowing has given me in return are invaluable. Joining this team (and staying on this team) is the best decision I've ever made. Those who take a chance on this team and give it their 100 percent best effort will not regret it.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
LP: As of right now, the only things I have on my calendar are a Kenny Chesney concert, a Taylor Swift concert and a trip to Utah. I was accepted into the Technical Entrepreneurship Masters Program at Lehigh but I'm currently unsure of whether or not I will accept. If I don't, I would like to move because I've lived in Bethlehem my entire life. I'm not sure where I would go, but I'm kind of excited about not having a plan. I have the freedom to really pick whatever I want and chase after it, so I think I'll do a little soul searching and then get back to you with a better answer for this.
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Abby Shreero – Fort Washington, Pa. – Biochemistry (CAS)
AS:Â It so hard to pick just one memory because there have been so many. Beating Bucknell for the first in my time at Lehigh was definitely a highlight, showing all of our hard work has been paying off. Another one of my favorite memories is the last 2k of this year; all of the seniors took it together with all of the rest of the team cheering behind us. It was one of the most amazing moments feeling the team come together and realizing that we all have each other's backs through everything.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
AS:Â I want to be remembered as someone who never gave up in the face of adversity or a challenge. Someone who was fiercely competitive and also always there for my teammates no matter what. But I also know that I will likely be remembered as the clumsy one because I have a tendency to run into things and fall. The legacy I want to leave is that Lehigh rowing is a group of people who are proud to be a part of this team, and are going places in the coming years. I am proud of what this team has grown into and proud of all the work we have done.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
AS: The senior class has been through a lot of change in the program and I think that really helped us to be a close group. We went through a lot of difficult times and hard work together to grow the team into what it has become. I am so grateful to have these people in my life and I count them among my closest friends.
What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
AS:Â It's crazy to think that my collegiate rowing time is coming to an end. Rowing has been such a big part of my life for the past eight years. The realization that this was the end of my career didn't fully hit me until I had my last race on the Schuylkill River. It had been eight years of racing there, so it felt like the end of an era. I am trying to figure out what I am going to do without rowing and practice every day.
What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
AS:Â I will definitely miss the people on this team the most. I have made so many incredible friends through this experience who have really become my family and been there through everything. I am going to miss everyone so much. Oddly enough, I am also going to miss the hard practices and feeling completely exhausted after a really hard piece, but feeling an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. Having that feeling with an entire team is something that I will never forget.Â
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
AS:Â It is one of the most rewarding experiences that you could ever have. If you are willing to work hard and be part of a team where every person plays an important role in the success of a team then joining Lehigh rowing will be an amazing experience. It will not always be easy, but it is worth it. We have an amazing team of people who are going places.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
AS: I will be attending Drexel's Accelerated Nursing BSN program starting in September.
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Charles Bickhart – Villanova, Pa. – Mechanical Engineering
CB: I think one of my favorite Lehigh rowing memories is from my sophomore year when we had a cookout with the team just outside the Trembley Apartments. It was early September and warm enough for shorts... what a feeling of ownership we had! We had lost about 80 percent of the team the previous year due to culture change. We knew the program we were returning to would be something we created, something we would work tirelessly for and probably not reap the benefits from. But, we were there anyway, beaming with a desire to build a team that would transform people's lives. That fall was the beginning of creating something great.Â
How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
CB: In all honesty, if I've done my job right, I won't be remembered at all. Leading should never be about one's personal glory and that's certainly not the program we've shaped over the past four years. Our vision was to build men and women of upstanding character, to offer platforms of growth a person couldn't get anywhere else. We wanted our rowing program not to be a day-in, day-out transactional experience, but rather a 24-7 transformational one and almost everything we've said, done, struggled with and succeeded in over these past four years reflects the intentionality behind achieving that vision. The foundation and growth of that vision is the legacy we've left behind us.Â
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
CB: They're the ones who stayed. I know rowing isn't for everyone; it's a tough sport and it demands so much of you. But the seniors who stayed are the ones who recognized the growth they got from the program and the influence they gave to it. They valued both more than personal time and the luxury of being lazy. Rowing is so much more than just a five-hour daily commitment and my fellow seniors know this. As a result, we're incredibly close.Â
What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
CB: I begin to think about how I made the most of my time here at Lehigh. I reflect on all that I've been a part of, all the ways I've grown and all the relationships I've built. I think about the ways God has used me here on campus and the ways He's been working in my friends. I think about the changes I've seen and the perspectives I've learned, the failures I've had and all the times I got back up again. I have so much gratitude for the advocates and mentors who shaped my time here at Lehigh, for all of the relationships I've built along the way and all the opportunities I've had to question "why." It is because of Lehigh's drive to build men and women of integrity that I was able to make the most out my time here at Lehigh, and so all I have to say now is thank you.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
CB: Lehigh offers so many opportunities to get involved. Campus is exploding with new ideas and new people, new clubs and new classes. I'll honestly miss having all of that be right at my fingertips. Was I intentional about my growth these past four years? Absolutely. But did I experience all that Lehigh has to offer? Not even a dent.Â
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
CB: I'd say it's a difficult journey with minimal benefits. It's bitter cold. There are long months of darkness where you will experience constant fatigue and hardship. Most will quit. However, should you join and should you stay, you will receive honor and recognition in moments of success.Â
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What are your postgraduate plans?
CB: I will be up in Massachusetts pursuing two years of campus ministry work at Boston University. There, I will be organizing large group meetings, leading bible studies, mentoring students and sharing the most important news on earth. I also hope to continue rowing.Â
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Zach Hille – Las Cruces, N.M. – Computer Science (EN)
ZH: My favorite memories all stem from the races in my sophomore year, especially those when I raced in a pair with Brett Ley, a senior at the time. He always brought such a positive attitude to the boat, and was always trying to help me improve. I would definitely say sophomore year is when I fell in love with rowing.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
ZH: I hope to be remembered as reliable, hardworking and helpful.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
ZH: It's like no other. After all we've been through, from countless races, bus rides, to winter training, I think these relationships will last a lifetime.
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What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
ZH:Â I'm wondering what's next. Not only what's next for me, as rowing isn't nearly as popular out in Arizona (though there are a few teams near where I'll be), but also what's next for the team because I'm sure they'll do great things.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
ZH:Â The community. With a rather small student body, and a rather small team, I feel like I've gotten to know people here very well, and whether I'm going from class to class or just walking around, it's rare that I don't get the opportunity see some friends. With moving somewhere new, especially in a larger city, it likely won't have the same small community feeling.
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
ZH:Â Do it! There's no downside to coming to practice to see what you think, and to figure out if it's something you'd like to spend your time doing. I'm very glad I decided to give it a shot!
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What are your postgraduate plans?
ZH: Long term, I will be taking the month of June to backpack through parts of Europe and central Asia, before moving to Tempe, Arizona where I will be working as a software development engineer for Amazon.
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Short term, I have a freezer full of ice cream.
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Kyle Schipper – Wayne, Pa. – Chemical Engineering
KS:Â Winning Kerr cup my sophomore year in the Varsity Four event.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
KS: I would like to be remembered as a team member who would always give his maximum possible effort, and who others would look up to as a model of the amount of effort/buy-in necessary to be successful at Lehigh rowing.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
KS: I consider myself friends with my fellow seniors, but more importantly, my fellow seniors and I have been together for four years enduring the lows and enjoying the highs that come along with such a challenging sport and demanding training schedule. Because of this, I feel like even if we fall out of touch after college, we will always have that bond with each other over our college experience.
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What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
KS:Â Most of the thoughts that are on my mind currently are about finishing strong through the climax of my college career, both athletically and academically. There are parts of me that are excited for my future and I can't wait to navigate its uncertainty.
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What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
KS: This is a tough question as there are a lot of things I will miss, but a few that stand out are (1) the feeling of shared suffering and eventual triumph that we experience as a team, (2) the friendships that I have enjoyed and (3) the ability to work out every day in a way that challenges myself to push my limits with the aid of my friends and teammates.
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
KS: My sales pitch for Lehigh rowing has always been, and I can now say this with absolute certainty having made it almost all the way through… Lehigh rowing has been the best decision I have ever made in my life, and for people willing to buy in and commit themselves to the program, it will enhance and distinguish your college career in the best way possible - much more than almost any other endeavor that could be undertaken at Lehigh. Lehigh rowing has been probably the most fulfilling experience of my life, and while I am somewhat sad that it is over, I am more so proud that I get to call myself a Lehigh rower and take part in Lehigh rowing for the rest of my life.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
KS: Next year, I will be the graduate assistant for the Lehigh rowing team while pursuing a Master's Degree in Energy Systems Engineering at Lehigh UniversityÂ
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Alex Zulauf – Vienna, Va. – Behavioral Neuroscience
AZ:Â Training camp in South Carolina this year. We had never taken a training trip, so it was nice to get away and completely focus on rowing for a week.
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How would you like to be remembered? What legacy would you like to leave at Lehigh?
AZ: I want to be remembered as a team-oriented athlete who did whatever was asked of me by coaches/teammates. I hope my legacy will be the rower who could do it all, row both sides, any seat any boat no matter what.
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Describe the relationship with your fellow seniors.
AZ: We've all been through a lot over our time here. The team has seen major changes since we were freshmen. All of it kept us very close and we could always rely on each other to fall back on, no matter what else was happening.
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What are some of the thoughts going through your mind as you're nearing the end of your collegiate career? Â
AZ: I wish I had more time or could go back and do a few things over, but I'm happy with most of the choices I made over my time here. My mind is flowing with all of the good memories I'll never get the chance to relive, but I'll always have the memories and my fellow seniors to share them with.
What will you miss most about Lehigh and Lehigh Rowing?Â
AZ:Â The family aspect of the team. We are so close and supportive of each other. Plus, the boats, equipment and access to the weight room. The privileges we have here at Lehigh are more than we can truly appreciate.
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What would you say to a Lehigh student interested in Lehigh Rowing who may be interested in joining the team?Â
AZ:Â If you're interested in a new challenging sport that you may know nothing about, rowing could be for you. It isn't for everyone, but you can't know until you give it a shot. Maybe you'll catch the bug like I did eight years ago in high school and be obsessed with the sport.
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What are your postgraduate plans?
AZ: I plan to go into the workforce before pursuing my education further with a Master's degree or PhD.
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