Sophia Richer '21 Recruiting Profile

My name is Sophia Richer. I am currently finishing my sophomore year at Exeter High School, in Exeter New Hampshire. For the past 6 years I have been interested in track and field. I particularly enjoyed running short distance races. After 6 years, I decided to hang up my running shoes and try something new. Some of my friends started talking about joining a local rowing club and I decided to join as well. After my first practice I truly fell in love. This summer will be my third season and I will be spending that time sculling down the Cocheco River.

My desire to work in health care, specifically nursing. Caring for people has always been a passion of mine. I would like to attend a school that offers a great nursing program as well as a rowing program. In the next couple of years I will be working very hard academically and physically so I can position myself to get into a school that offers both of my passions. 

For me crew is more than a sport, it is an environment that induces teamwork and camaraderie. I feel that my positive attitude and physical abilities make me a great candidate for a college athletic program.