Before rowing I had never been as passionate or as driven about something in my life. Throughout my middle school years I ran track and cross country but had never felt much passion for those sports. However, when I joined rowing I felt more motivated than I have in my entire life to work hard in school and in the athletic field. Rowing has helped me develop a strong work ethic and determination on top of life long friends and, with me on the roster, I am willing to come to work hard every single day.