Zaelin Secrest '23 Recruiting Profile
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2022 HighlightsPersonal Statement
When I found rowing, I instantly fell in love with it. It is difficult to put such intense feelings into words to describe the "rush" through my body when I'm in a boat. The sound of the oars clicking in time, the ripples of the boat cutting through the water, the feeling of everyone working together for a common goal, the support to be the best you can on and off the water, the tension on the start line, the ache of a good piece, the friendships and relationships, the tears of joy crossing the finish line...EVERYTHING! Even through ups and downs I've never lost my love for the sport.
I have had the privilege of growing up in a very supportive family, despite an early childhood divorce. Through the obstacles I've overcome and persevered, I understand the influence they have made on who I am. My parents have provided me with opportunities to be the best person I can be. Through travels all over the world, and in our own country, I have come to understand different perspectives in cultures and how people live. This has changed who I am and who I want to become.
As long as I can remember, I've dreamt of becoming a doctor. I have since followed those same desires and it has led me to the field of pathology, specifically my decision to become a medical examiner. I welcome all opportunities that challenge me and allow me to grow while finding solutions in all aspects of life.
Athletics
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2023 OKC Riversport (OK) Jr. Crew (Varsity )
- 2022 OKC Riversport (OK) Jr. Crew (Varsity )
- 2021 OKC Riversport (OK) Jr. Crew (Varsity)
- 2020 OKC Riversport (OK) Jr. Crew (Varsity )
- 2019 OKC Riversport (OK) Jr. Crew (Novice)
- Rowed Middle School Spring & Fall 2018, Moved up to Novice Nov 2018
- 2019 OKC Riversport (OK) Jr. Crew (OK) (Varsity)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Sarah Gehrke
Events
- Camp/Event
- Central Youth Championships
- 5/07/22 to 5/08/22
- Raced: U19 Women's 4x with a time of 8:07
- Camp/Event
- Percy Priest Sprints
- 3/26/22 to 3/27/22
- Raced: U19 Women's 8+ with a time of 8:09.07 and U19 Women's 4x with a time of 9:05.88
- Camp/Event
- OKC Invitational
- 3/19/22 to 3/19/22
- 2k Race, Raced: U-19 8+, placed third with a time of 0:08:23. U-19 4x, placed fourth with a time of 0:07:00
- Camp/Event
- Heart of Texas
- 2/26/22 to 2/27/22
- Raced: Womens Jr 1V 4x, time was 4:39.4. Womens Jr 1v 8+, time was 3:51. 5
- Camp/Event
- OKC Indoor
- 2/12/22 to 2/12/22
- Raced: 2k on the erg, time was 9:05.0. 500m on the erg, time was 2:06.1. 4k relay race, time was 14:07.1
- Camp/Event
- USRowing Central Youth Championship
- 5/01/21 to 5/02/21
- On Saturday May 1st, raced in the Women's U17 2x and place 8th with the time of 9:05.851, raced in the Women's U17 8+ and placed 3rd with the time of 7:37.428, raced in the Women's U17 4x and placed 9th with the time of 8:56.436. On Sunday May 2nd, raced Women's U17 8+ and placed third with the time 7:59.926.
- Camp/Event
- Dallas S.W.E.A.T
- 2/01/20 to 2/01/20
- Competed in: Freshman Light Weight, time was 8:50.7
- Camp/Event
- Head of The Chattahoochee
- 10/31/19 to 11/03/19
- Competed in: Varsity Light Weight 4+ and Mixed 8+
- Camp/Event
- Head of The Colorado
- 10/26/19 to 10/26/19
- Competed in: Varsity 8+ and Light Weight Varsity 4+
- Camp/Event
- Head Of The Oklahoma
- 10/04/19 to 10/06/19
- Competed in: Novice Quad, Varsity Quad and Light Weight Varsity 4+
- Camp/Event
- San Diego Crew Classic
- 4/06/19 to 4/07/19
- Competed Novice 8
- Camp/Event
- Central Youth Rowing Championship
- 5/05/18 to 5/06/18
- Completed Novice Quad & an 8. Varsity 8
- Camp/Event
- OKC Invite
- 3/17/18 to 8/18/19
- Competed Novice 8
- Camp/Event
- Heart of Texas
- 3/03/18 to 3/04/18
- Competed Novice in a quad, a 4 and an 8
- Camp/Event
- Dallas S.W.E.A.T
- 2/02/18 to 2/02/18
- 1st Erg Competition
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 OKC Riversport |
|---|---|
| Boat Number | ERG 10K |
| Top Time | 49:35.2 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Accelerated Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry (2022) Accelerated Chemistry (2021) Accelerated Algebra 2 (2021) Accelerated Geometry (2020) Accelerated English Comp (2020)Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP U.S History (2022) AP Language and Composition (2022) AP European History (2021) AP Biology (2023) AP Statistics (2023) AP Government and Politics (2023) AP Literature and Composition (2023)Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honors Society, Principal's Honor Roll Accepted into Biomedical Program at CVTech (Attend morning classes sophomore through senior year) Competed for & Awarded a full scholarship to U.S. Space & Rocket Center Summer Camp at age 10, March 2016. (Attended Summer 2016) Nomination for Award of Excellence, Congress of Future Medical Leaders (To attend March, June & October 2021) Acceptance & Scholarship, Yale Young Global Scholars Program (To attend July 2021) Awarded the Award of Excellence, National Academy of Future Physicians, March 21, 2021 Accepted into The Society of Torch and Laurel, March 2021
- Activities2019 - Volunteer weekly on Saturdays at Pets & People 2020- Health Occupation Students of America
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