2016-2017 Women's Rowing Roster
Rivera-Rincon, Jessica
Jessica Rivera-Rincon
- Class:
- Junior
- Major:
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Hometown:
- Old Bridge, N.J.
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I knew Lehigh was the right place for me as soon as I visited. It had the perfect program for me, was the right size and had a good balance of academics and athletics. Lehigh would be the perfect place for me to grow for the next four years.”
ON COACH CONLEY: “Coach Conley definitely genuinely cares about athletes and is willing to do just about anything for this team. He pushes us to be the best we can be, both athletically and otherwise. Without him, I personally don’t think I’d be able to break down as many walls as I have so far.”
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout student-athlete at Old Bridge High School, starring in both varsity gymnastics and track and field … Competed in all four events of gymnastics, and was a team captain as a junior and senior … Took part in track and field (triple jump) from grades 10-12 … Was a member of the Academic Honor Roll all four years … Received the President’s Award for Academic Excellence … National Honor Society board secretary … Was the Old Bridge High School Peer Leader as a senior … ESL Peer Mentor.
GETTING TO KNOW JESSICA
Nickname: Jess
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? You can meet so many different people here and just learn so much outside of the classroom - there’s truly something for everyone.
Major & Why: IBE – that engineering focus with a business background is perfect
Favorite Place on Campus: I like Rauch a lot
Favorite Food: Chipotle
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: I like a lot of different music and artists
Favorite Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
Favorite TV Show: New Girl
Favorite Website: twitter!
Favorite Pro Team: Yankees
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Vogue
Place I'd Like To Visit: Paris
Dream Job: Disney Imagineer
If I Didn't Row, I Would Play: Volleyball maybe, but my hand-eye coordination has never been very good.
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Definitely start by paying off my student loans, then buy my dad a nice car, take my mom and sister shopping on Rodeo Drive, donate to charity and pay my sister’s college.
ON COACH CONLEY: “Coach Conley definitely genuinely cares about athletes and is willing to do just about anything for this team. He pushes us to be the best we can be, both athletically and otherwise. Without him, I personally don’t think I’d be able to break down as many walls as I have so far.”
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout student-athlete at Old Bridge High School, starring in both varsity gymnastics and track and field … Competed in all four events of gymnastics, and was a team captain as a junior and senior … Took part in track and field (triple jump) from grades 10-12 … Was a member of the Academic Honor Roll all four years … Received the President’s Award for Academic Excellence … National Honor Society board secretary … Was the Old Bridge High School Peer Leader as a senior … ESL Peer Mentor.
GETTING TO KNOW JESSICA
Nickname: Jess
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? You can meet so many different people here and just learn so much outside of the classroom - there’s truly something for everyone.
Major & Why: IBE – that engineering focus with a business background is perfect
Favorite Place on Campus: I like Rauch a lot
Favorite Food: Chipotle
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: I like a lot of different music and artists
Favorite Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
Favorite TV Show: New Girl
Favorite Website: twitter!
Favorite Pro Team: Yankees
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Vogue
Place I'd Like To Visit: Paris
Dream Job: Disney Imagineer
If I Didn't Row, I Would Play: Volleyball maybe, but my hand-eye coordination has never been very good.
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Definitely start by paying off my student loans, then buy my dad a nice car, take my mom and sister shopping on Rodeo Drive, donate to charity and pay my sister’s college.
Rowing Season Preview
Friday, March 28
Lehigh Sports Central: Rowing
Wednesday, April 24
