2014-2015 Women's Rowing Roster
Paulson, Leah
Leah Paulson
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Globalization and Educational Change
- Hometown:
- Media, Pa.
- High School:
- Penncrest High School
Bio
Paulson Feature: Paulson paves the way
WHY LEHIGH? “The academics are top notch and the campus is gorgeous.”
ON COACH CONLEY: “He’s tough, but he always knows what’s best for us.”
AS A SENIOR (2013-14): Named Academic All-Patriot League for a second straight season … Rowed in the Varsity Eight … Finished first against Lafayette in the River Cup (4/5) with a time of 6:23.00 … Earned the Faculty Athletics Council Award.
AS A JUNIOR (2012-13): Named an Academic All-League honoree … Won the Lehigh Rowing Scholar-Athlete Award … Came in first vs. Lafayette in the River Cup (4/20) … Garnered the Faculty Athletics Council Award … In the fall, was part of the Women’s Four crew that finished first (8:24.45) at the Frostbite Regatta (11/10).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011-12): Won a silver medal at the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta (5/12) as a member of the Women’s Novice Eight … Finished the semifinals in first place with a time of 6:57.89 before placing second in the finals with a time of 7:09.83 … Earned the Faculty Athletics Council Award.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-sport captain (soccer, basketball, lacrosse) at Penncrest High School … Earned the U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award … Won the Scholar-Athlete Award … Penncrest High School Service Award … Member of the National Honor Society and World Language Honor Society.
GETTING TO KNOW LEAH
Nickname: Lee
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The beautiful campus and the amazing friends I’ve made here.
Major & Why: Global Studies & Spanish (undergrad) – I’ve always been curious about other cultures and how they interact with each other
Favorite Place on Campus: The patio at upper
Favorite Food: Pineapple
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Darius Rucker, Sam Hunt, Trey Songz
Favorite Movie: Anchorman, Bridesmaids
Favorite TV Show: Glee, Grey’s Anatomy, How I Met your Mother
Favorite Website: Google Scholar
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Reggie Bush, LeSean McCoy
Hobbies: Watching football/basketball/crossfit, watching movies, playing outside
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated, Time
Place I'd Like To Visit: Argentina, Colombia, The Dakotas
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Play guitar, Breathe underwater, Teleport
Dream Job: Will Ferrell’s personal assistant
If I Didn't Row, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Split it between my family and traveling
WHY LEHIGH? “The academics are top notch and the campus is gorgeous.”
ON COACH CONLEY: “He’s tough, but he always knows what’s best for us.”
AS A SENIOR (2013-14): Named Academic All-Patriot League for a second straight season … Rowed in the Varsity Eight … Finished first against Lafayette in the River Cup (4/5) with a time of 6:23.00 … Earned the Faculty Athletics Council Award.
AS A JUNIOR (2012-13): Named an Academic All-League honoree … Won the Lehigh Rowing Scholar-Athlete Award … Came in first vs. Lafayette in the River Cup (4/20) … Garnered the Faculty Athletics Council Award … In the fall, was part of the Women’s Four crew that finished first (8:24.45) at the Frostbite Regatta (11/10).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011-12): Won a silver medal at the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta (5/12) as a member of the Women’s Novice Eight … Finished the semifinals in first place with a time of 6:57.89 before placing second in the finals with a time of 7:09.83 … Earned the Faculty Athletics Council Award.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-sport captain (soccer, basketball, lacrosse) at Penncrest High School … Earned the U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award … Won the Scholar-Athlete Award … Penncrest High School Service Award … Member of the National Honor Society and World Language Honor Society.
GETTING TO KNOW LEAH
Nickname: Lee
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The beautiful campus and the amazing friends I’ve made here.
Major & Why: Global Studies & Spanish (undergrad) – I’ve always been curious about other cultures and how they interact with each other
Favorite Place on Campus: The patio at upper
Favorite Food: Pineapple
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Darius Rucker, Sam Hunt, Trey Songz
Favorite Movie: Anchorman, Bridesmaids
Favorite TV Show: Glee, Grey’s Anatomy, How I Met your Mother
Favorite Website: Google Scholar
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Reggie Bush, LeSean McCoy
Hobbies: Watching football/basketball/crossfit, watching movies, playing outside
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated, Time
Place I'd Like To Visit: Argentina, Colombia, The Dakotas
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Play guitar, Breathe underwater, Teleport
Dream Job: Will Ferrell’s personal assistant
If I Didn't Row, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Split it between my family and traveling
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