Being on the water is part of who I am. I come from a long line of sailors and mariners. As a child, my grandfather would take me to the Hudson River almost everyday. This helped build my love of boating and helped shape my respect for the water. I have applied this to my rowing and feel best when I am on the water pushing my limits and working as a team. I started rowing in the 2019/2020 school year . I have made great friends with my fellow rowers and through hard-work we have accomplished so much together. I am also pleased to have received the athlete achievement award from my coach this past June. This upcoming year my focus is to further increase my volume of training and to drop my 2k time. I hope to row in college and would be proud to be part of a collegiate team.