Even though it was July, I didn’t think twice about leaving my swimsuits and tank-tops buried in the back of my closet and stuffing my suit-case with wool socks, rain gear and a fleece or two. In fact, I couldn’t help but smile as after a considerable bit of digging) I managed to excavate my hiking boots from a heap of flip-flops, muddy cross country spikes and old sneakers piled in a laundry basket. Then, I lugged my suitcase downstairs while navigating the mayhem of my family’s packing frenzy.

By George Koglmeier, ‘13, Contributor. In the fall of 2010 Seniors Jimmy Stafford, Nicholas Bender and Olivia Eichenseer will matriculate to George Washington University, Wesleyan University and Loyola Marymount University respectively and join a long list of rowers who competed at the next level.