2018-2019 Women's Rowing Roster
Gagliardi, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Gagliardi
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Environmental Studies
- Hometown:
- Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh had everything I was looking for in a school - strong academics, a beautiful campus and Division I athletics. When I came on my official visit, I got the impression that the Lehigh rowing team was beginning to shift its focus and become more competitive, and I was really excited about the opportunity to be a part of that change. I was also impressed with the focus on developing as both a student and an athlete at Lehigh; both are very important to me and Lehigh has proven the perfect place to pursue my goals.”
LEHIGH HIGHLIGHTS: Competitor in the Varsity Eight since freshman year (earning a varsity letter as a freshman) … Was named team’s 2017 Athlete of the Year at annual banquet … Also named a first team All-Patriot League honoree in 2017 … Won the “Hammer Award” for fastest 2K on the team that year … Won the 2016 Freshmen Rower Award … Made Dean's list during fall and spring of 2017/18 academic year … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in 2018 with 3.92 GPA … Member of Student-Athlete Council, while also completed the Leadership Academy (Flight 45) programs at Lehigh.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Rowed from Spackenkill High School from grades eight through 12 … “Spartan of the Month” for athletic achievement in 2012 and 2013 … Competed in the Women’s Varsity Four at the 2014 SRAA Nationals … Holds the record for fastest Women’s 2K at Spackenkill … Won the Outstanding Female Rower Award in 2015 … Rowed for Hudson River Rowing Association in 2014-15 … Competed at CRASH-B’s in 2014, placing 74th of 239 in 2014 and 33rd of 294 in 2015 … Competed at the Canadian Henley in U19 Varsity Four and Varsity Eight with HRAA in 2014-15 … Treasurer of Spackenkill High School LEO Club in grades 11 and 12 (was a club member all four years) … Received the George Eastman Young Leaders Award in 2014 … Garnered the LEO Club Award in 2015 … Also played field hockey in high school, serving as captain in the 11th grade.
GETTING TO KNOW ELIZABETH
Nickname: Liz
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? I love the atmosphere on campus; everybody is really friendly and there’s so much school spirit, it’s impossible not to be excited about Lehigh!
Major & Why: Earth and Environmental Science – I’ve always loved nature and the outdoors, so I’m really passionate about protecting the planet. In a world dominated by consumerism, it’s easy to be wasteful and exploit resources so I want to educate and inspire others to care about sustainability.
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Watermelon
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Justin Bieber, Haim, Florence and The Machine
Favorite Movie: Clueless or Moonrise Kingdom
Favorite Website: Instagram
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Michael Phelps
Hobbies: Running, baking, listening to music, reading
Place I'd Like To Visit: Mongolia, Australia, Alaska
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be able to draw/paint well
If I Didn't Row, I Would Play: Field Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world
LEHIGH HIGHLIGHTS: Competitor in the Varsity Eight since freshman year (earning a varsity letter as a freshman) … Was named team’s 2017 Athlete of the Year at annual banquet … Also named a first team All-Patriot League honoree in 2017 … Won the “Hammer Award” for fastest 2K on the team that year … Won the 2016 Freshmen Rower Award … Made Dean's list during fall and spring of 2017/18 academic year … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in 2018 with 3.92 GPA … Member of Student-Athlete Council, while also completed the Leadership Academy (Flight 45) programs at Lehigh.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Rowed from Spackenkill High School from grades eight through 12 … “Spartan of the Month” for athletic achievement in 2012 and 2013 … Competed in the Women’s Varsity Four at the 2014 SRAA Nationals … Holds the record for fastest Women’s 2K at Spackenkill … Won the Outstanding Female Rower Award in 2015 … Rowed for Hudson River Rowing Association in 2014-15 … Competed at CRASH-B’s in 2014, placing 74th of 239 in 2014 and 33rd of 294 in 2015 … Competed at the Canadian Henley in U19 Varsity Four and Varsity Eight with HRAA in 2014-15 … Treasurer of Spackenkill High School LEO Club in grades 11 and 12 (was a club member all four years) … Received the George Eastman Young Leaders Award in 2014 … Garnered the LEO Club Award in 2015 … Also played field hockey in high school, serving as captain in the 11th grade.
GETTING TO KNOW ELIZABETH
Nickname: Liz
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? I love the atmosphere on campus; everybody is really friendly and there’s so much school spirit, it’s impossible not to be excited about Lehigh!
Major & Why: Earth and Environmental Science – I’ve always loved nature and the outdoors, so I’m really passionate about protecting the planet. In a world dominated by consumerism, it’s easy to be wasteful and exploit resources so I want to educate and inspire others to care about sustainability.
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Watermelon
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Justin Bieber, Haim, Florence and The Machine
Favorite Movie: Clueless or Moonrise Kingdom
Favorite Website: Instagram
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Michael Phelps
Hobbies: Running, baking, listening to music, reading
Place I'd Like To Visit: Mongolia, Australia, Alaska
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be able to draw/paint well
If I Didn't Row, I Would Play: Field Hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world
Rowing Season Preview
Friday, March 28
Lehigh Sports Central: Rowing
Wednesday, April 24
