2015-2016 Women's Rowing Roster
Dennington, Shannon
Shannon Dennington
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Marketing
- Hometown:
- Greenlawn, N.Y.
- High School:
- Harborfields Senior High School
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “Along with the great athletic program and academic excellence, Lehigh has an incredible alumni network. This allows students to benefit from our education long after we graduate. I also loved the idea of going to school with my sister; she has been such a great support system through my time here and I am so thankful for that. The idea of being able to have my best friend go to school with me was the best thing any school had to offer.”
ON COACH CONLEY: “Coach Conley has provided more than just coaching advice in my time at Lehigh. He has helped many athletes recover through injuries and setbacks; this really allows him to become a great coach.”
AS A FRESHMAN (2012-13): Won a bronze medal at the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta (5/17) as part of the Freshmen Eight with a time of 7:04.01 in the semifinals and 7:03.82 in the finals … Finished first in the Novice Eight against Lafayette in the River Cup (4/20). Posted a time of 6:34.00, which was 30 seconds ahead of Lafayette … Had a first-place finish with the Novice Eight at the Murphy Cup (3/30), finishing in 7:16.88.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout rower at Harborfields Senior High School … Named the Most Improved Athlete (“Biggest Loser”) in 2008 … Competed in the Saratoga invitational in 2011, winning first (4x) and second (1x) … Rowed in the Head of the Charles in 2011 (2x) and 2012 (8+) … Finished first in the high school open at 2011 OLMA Sprints … CRASH-Bs 2009-2012. Finished 25th out of over 200 in 2012 … 2011 New York State Champion in the women’s pair … Long Island Champion in 2011, women’s u19 (2x) and u17 (1x) … New York State Championships women’s 4+, finishing second in 2012 … Competed in Youth Nationals in 2011(w2-) and 2012 (w4+) … Club Nationals women’s v8+ in 2011 (finishing second) and 2012 (placing third) … Royal Canadian Henley women’s v8+ in 2011 (finishing fifth) and 2012 (placing third) … Finished first in the Head of the Schuylkill, women’s u19 (4x) … Independence Day Regatta in 2011 (second u16 4x, fifth u19 w8+) and 2012 (first w u19 8+) … Strong in the classroom, earning the Student Award for Marketing, Photography Award and Academic Excellence Award in 2012.
GETTING TO KNOW SHANNON
Nickname: Shan, Shandog
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The community. Since Lehigh is not a massive school, it becomes a close knit student body and you get to know your classmates well.
Major & Why: Marketing, It is a class I enjoy going to everyday and learning more about it.
Favorite Place on Campus: Front Lawn or Look out
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Musical Artist: Mariah Carey
Favorite Movie: Steel Magnolias
Favorite TV Show: Gilmore Girls
Favorite Website: BuzzFeed
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: The guy who announces the basketball games or wrestling matches here at Lehigh.
Favorite Pro Team: New York Rangers
Place I'd Like To Visit: Morocco
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Sing/Dance
Dream Job: Real Estate Developer
If I Didn't Row, I Would Play: I would be a gymnast 100 percent; I’ve always been too tall and I’m afraid of heights, but it is the most impressive sport out there.
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Take care of my family, get a nice house/car and donate to ataxia telangiectasia research
ON COACH CONLEY: “Coach Conley has provided more than just coaching advice in my time at Lehigh. He has helped many athletes recover through injuries and setbacks; this really allows him to become a great coach.”
AS A FRESHMAN (2012-13): Won a bronze medal at the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta (5/17) as part of the Freshmen Eight with a time of 7:04.01 in the semifinals and 7:03.82 in the finals … Finished first in the Novice Eight against Lafayette in the River Cup (4/20). Posted a time of 6:34.00, which was 30 seconds ahead of Lafayette … Had a first-place finish with the Novice Eight at the Murphy Cup (3/30), finishing in 7:16.88.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout rower at Harborfields Senior High School … Named the Most Improved Athlete (“Biggest Loser”) in 2008 … Competed in the Saratoga invitational in 2011, winning first (4x) and second (1x) … Rowed in the Head of the Charles in 2011 (2x) and 2012 (8+) … Finished first in the high school open at 2011 OLMA Sprints … CRASH-Bs 2009-2012. Finished 25th out of over 200 in 2012 … 2011 New York State Champion in the women’s pair … Long Island Champion in 2011, women’s u19 (2x) and u17 (1x) … New York State Championships women’s 4+, finishing second in 2012 … Competed in Youth Nationals in 2011(w2-) and 2012 (w4+) … Club Nationals women’s v8+ in 2011 (finishing second) and 2012 (placing third) … Royal Canadian Henley women’s v8+ in 2011 (finishing fifth) and 2012 (placing third) … Finished first in the Head of the Schuylkill, women’s u19 (4x) … Independence Day Regatta in 2011 (second u16 4x, fifth u19 w8+) and 2012 (first w u19 8+) … Strong in the classroom, earning the Student Award for Marketing, Photography Award and Academic Excellence Award in 2012.
GETTING TO KNOW SHANNON
Nickname: Shan, Shandog
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The community. Since Lehigh is not a massive school, it becomes a close knit student body and you get to know your classmates well.
Major & Why: Marketing, It is a class I enjoy going to everyday and learning more about it.
Favorite Place on Campus: Front Lawn or Look out
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Musical Artist: Mariah Carey
Favorite Movie: Steel Magnolias
Favorite TV Show: Gilmore Girls
Favorite Website: BuzzFeed
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: The guy who announces the basketball games or wrestling matches here at Lehigh.
Favorite Pro Team: New York Rangers
Place I'd Like To Visit: Morocco
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Sing/Dance
Dream Job: Real Estate Developer
If I Didn't Row, I Would Play: I would be a gymnast 100 percent; I’ve always been too tall and I’m afraid of heights, but it is the most impressive sport out there.
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Take care of my family, get a nice house/car and donate to ataxia telangiectasia research
Rowing Season Preview
Friday, March 28
Lehigh Sports Central: Rowing
Wednesday, April 24
