2017-2018 Women's Rowing Roster
Fredericks, Elise
Elise Fredericks
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Marketing
- Hometown:
- Plaistow, N.H.
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “Something in my gut was telling me that I belonged at Lehigh, so I followed my gut and it was the best decision I ever made.”
ON COACH CONLEY: "Being a walk-on, I was nervous to begin a sport that I knew nothing about, but Coach Conley was determined to make all of us feel as comfortable as possible, which I really appreciated. He cares so much about all of the women on the team and I feel very fortunate to have the ability to work with such a committed and passionate coach."
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-sport varsity athlete at Timberlane Regional High School in New Hampshire … Was a captain of the cheerleading team as a senior, co-founder and co-captain all four years of swimming and competed in outdoor track and field … Fredericks and two other peers took initiative and started a swim team at her high school. The team grew from three in year one, nine in year two, 13 in year three and 24 in year four … Took second place in both 2013 and 2014 in the NHIAA Division I 50 Freestyle, finishing with times of 25.24 then 25.86 seconds, respectively … Finished second place in 2013 in the Division I 100 Freestyle with a time of 56.77 … Named a New Hampshire Scholar-Athlete … Life of an Owl Ambassador … Two-time Eagle Tribune Swimming All-Star … Strong in the classroom as president of the National Honor Society and Historical Honor Society in 2013-14 … Received “Honors with Distinction” due to strong GPA … Timberlane Regional High School Outstanding Senior in 2014 … Was a NH Scholar and Regis College Book Award Recipient in 2013 …
GETTING TO KNOW ELISE
Nickname: El
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The memories I’ve made with the people I’ve met.
Major & Why: I intend to major in Marketing and possibly Supply Chain Management because it allows me to showcase my creative abilities in a professional setting
Favorite Place on Campus: The UC front lawn on an Adirondack chair
Favorite Food: Guacamole
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Musical Artist: Bruno Mars, John Mayer
Favorite Movie: The Notebook, Perks of Being a Wallflower
Favorite TV Show: Big Bang Theory, Real World, Say Yes to the Dress, Property Brothers, Gossip Girl
Favorite Website: Instagram
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Tim Tebow
Favorite Pro Team: New England Patriots
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Dana Vollmer (Olympic Swimmer)
Hobbies: Reading, eating, relaxing with friends, going to the gym, shopping
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Allure or Elle
Place I'd Like To Visit: Ireland, Australia, Morocco, the Philippines
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To sing
Dream Job: A job that allows me to travel and attend elite fashion events, possibly the marketing coordinator of a big magazine
If I Didn't Row, I Would Play: Swimming
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate some to charity, travel the world
ON COACH CONLEY: "Being a walk-on, I was nervous to begin a sport that I knew nothing about, but Coach Conley was determined to make all of us feel as comfortable as possible, which I really appreciated. He cares so much about all of the women on the team and I feel very fortunate to have the ability to work with such a committed and passionate coach."
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-sport varsity athlete at Timberlane Regional High School in New Hampshire … Was a captain of the cheerleading team as a senior, co-founder and co-captain all four years of swimming and competed in outdoor track and field … Fredericks and two other peers took initiative and started a swim team at her high school. The team grew from three in year one, nine in year two, 13 in year three and 24 in year four … Took second place in both 2013 and 2014 in the NHIAA Division I 50 Freestyle, finishing with times of 25.24 then 25.86 seconds, respectively … Finished second place in 2013 in the Division I 100 Freestyle with a time of 56.77 … Named a New Hampshire Scholar-Athlete … Life of an Owl Ambassador … Two-time Eagle Tribune Swimming All-Star … Strong in the classroom as president of the National Honor Society and Historical Honor Society in 2013-14 … Received “Honors with Distinction” due to strong GPA … Timberlane Regional High School Outstanding Senior in 2014 … Was a NH Scholar and Regis College Book Award Recipient in 2013 …
GETTING TO KNOW ELISE
Nickname: El
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The memories I’ve made with the people I’ve met.
Major & Why: I intend to major in Marketing and possibly Supply Chain Management because it allows me to showcase my creative abilities in a professional setting
Favorite Place on Campus: The UC front lawn on an Adirondack chair
Favorite Food: Guacamole
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Musical Artist: Bruno Mars, John Mayer
Favorite Movie: The Notebook, Perks of Being a Wallflower
Favorite TV Show: Big Bang Theory, Real World, Say Yes to the Dress, Property Brothers, Gossip Girl
Favorite Website: Instagram
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Tim Tebow
Favorite Pro Team: New England Patriots
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Dana Vollmer (Olympic Swimmer)
Hobbies: Reading, eating, relaxing with friends, going to the gym, shopping
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Allure or Elle
Place I'd Like To Visit: Ireland, Australia, Morocco, the Philippines
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To sing
Dream Job: A job that allows me to travel and attend elite fashion events, possibly the marketing coordinator of a big magazine
If I Didn't Row, I Would Play: Swimming
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate some to charity, travel the world
Rowing Season Preview
Friday, March 28
Lehigh Sports Central: Rowing
Wednesday, April 24
