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renee

CORNWELLPORT5-10 • SophomoreLake Forest, Calif. (El Toro)

2006-07 – Split time rowing in the novice eight and varsity four crews…rowed N4 ‘A’ crew past Loyola Marymount in the season opener (March 10)…guided the V4 ‘A’ past San Diego State (March 17) rowing in third seat…led the N8 to first-place finishes on both days of the San Digo Crew Classic (March 31-April 1)…rowed bow seat at the Windermere Stanford against Virginia (April 14) and Notre Dame (April 15)…led the N8 to a first-place finish against USC (April 28)…finished third in the N8 at the Pac-10 Championships (May 13).

Club – Rowed for the Long Beach Junior Crew (three-year varsity rower)…placed ninth at nationals in 2006, eighth in 2005…finished third in the JV crew classic in 2004…won the women’s Cal Cup each of her final three years (2004-06).

High School – Attended Long Beach Polytechnic from 2002-2006 while rowing for the Long Beach Junior Crew.

Personal – Full name: Lauren Susanne Counter…born Jan. 10, 1988 in Long Beach, Calif…is the younger of Robert and Susan Counter’s two children…has one brother, Brian…favorite subject of study is social sciences…undeclared major.

lauren

COUNTERPORT/STARBOARD5-11 • SophomoreLong Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Poly)

kaitlin

DOERINGPORT/STARBOARD6-0 • SophomoreAlameda, Calif. (Alameda)

2006-07 – Rowed in the novice eight boat in all but one regatta (vs. San Diego State, V4 ‘A’)…stroked the N8 ‘A’ past Loyola Marymount (March 10)…rowed two seat in the V4 ‘A’ crew against San Diego State, leading UCLA to a first-place finish (March 17)…rowed six seat in the N8 at the San Diego Crew Classic, leading the Bruins to first-place finishes on both days (March 31-April 1)…stroked the N8 crew on day one of the Windermere Stanford against Central Florida (April 14)…also stroked the N8 crew to a first-place finish in the N8 against USC (April 28) and to a third-place finish at the Pac-10 Championships (May 13).

Club – Rowed for the Oakland Strokes for four years…served as team captain; rowed in the varsity boat…placed first at Southwest Regionals and at the San Diego Crew Classic…placed second at nationals and won the 2006 Henley Regatta.

High School – Attended Alameda High School for four years.

Personal – Full name: Kaitlin Kelley Doering…born Feb. 17, 1988 in Alameda, Calif…is one of Rick and Katherine Doering’s two children…has one brother, Ross…undeclared major.

2006-07 – Consistent contributor in the second varsity eight boat all season…rowed in the four seat of every race…led the 2V8 to wins over Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…finished third in the grand final of the 2V8 at the San Diego Crew Classic after finishing first in the previous day’s heat (March 31-April 1)…finished ahead of Notre Dame on day two at the Windermere Stanford (April 15) and in the regatta versus USC (April 28)…raced to a fourth-place finish at the Pac-10 Championships (May 13).

Club – Rowed for the Newport Aquatic Center…raced to a fifth-place finish at the Head of the Charles in 2005…in women’s V8, placed fifth at state championship/regionals…finished third in Novice ‘A’ crew at state championship/regionals…earned “best newbie” award in 2006.

High School – Three-year water polo and swimming letterwinner for head coaches Don Stoll and Jeff Grosse, respectively…earned all-league second-team water polo honors in 2006 and was named best defensive player…led El Toro to the 2006 CIF quarterfinals and league championship…won the “coaches’ award” on the swim team.

Personal – Full name: Renee Lacy Cornwell…born Sept. 30, 1988 in Poway, Calif…is the older of Robyn Goldenberg’s two children…has one brother, Zachary…mother, Robyn, attended UCLA…undeclared major.

Lauren Counter

Kaitlin Doering

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patricia

DUDZIECPORT5-11 • SeniorSan Francisco, Calif. (St. Ignatius)

2006-07 – Rowed seven seat in the varsity eight in all events except for the NCAA Championships, rowing bow seat…led the Bruins to a 14th-place overall finish at the 2007 NCAA Championships…earned an at-large bid to NCAAs after finishing fourth in the V8+ at Pac-10 Championships (May 13)…guided the V8+ to victories against Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…finished second on day one of San Diego Crew Classic (March 31); overall, raced to a fourth-place finish in the V8+ grand final (Jessop-Whitter Cup) on April 1…competed against Virginia and Notre Dame at the Windermere Stanford (April 14-15)…finished behind USC in the annual crosstown regatta (April 28).

2005-06 – Rowed with the varsity eight in all events…helped the Bruins place 12th overall at the 2006 NCAA Championships…placed first at the Miller Cup (April 23), Stanford Invitational (April 14), versus Minnesota (April 8), versus UC Irvine (March 18), versus Loyola Marymount (March 11) and at the Newport Autumn Rowing Festival (Nov. 6)…finished fourth at the Head of the Lake (Nov. 13).

2004-05 – Rowed with the second varsity crew as a first-year rower…led the 2V8 to victories against Loyola Marymount and UC Irvine (March 12)…was part of the boat that participated in the San Diego Crew Classic (April 2)…rowed the five seat in the 2V8 that captured the Miller Cup (April 16)…earned first varsity letter after helping the 2V8 place second at the Pac-10 Championships (May 15)…was selected to serve as an alternate at the NCAA Championships…named to the Director’s Honor Roll for the fall and spring quarters.

High School – Three-year varsity rowing letterwinner under coach Mac Cannady at St. Ignatius College Prep (San Francisco, Calif.).

Personal – Full name: Patricia Dudziec…born March 5, 1986 in Ostroleka, Poland…is the younger of Roman and Teresa Dudziec’s two children…has one brother, Rafal…political science major.

candace

FERGUSONPORT/STARBOARD5-11 • JuniorYorba Linda, Calif. (Lutheran)

2006-07 – Rowed three seat in the second varsity eight crew in three events…led the 2V8+ past Loyola Marymount in the season opener…raced to a first-place finish in the 2V8+ against USC (April 28)…led the 2V8+ to a four-place finish at the Pac-10 Championships (May 13).

2005-06 – Was a consistent contributor in the varsity four crew as a sophomore...rowed on the starboard side.

2004-05 – Rowed in the novice eight as a freshman.

Club – Rowed for the Newport Aquatic Center (NAC).

Personal – Full name: Candace Nicole Ferguson…born July 18, 1987 in Santa Ana, Calif…is the older of Scott Ferguson and Joanne Stone’s two daughters…has one sister, Alyssa…physiological science major.

Patricia Dudziec

Candace Ferguson

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christine

FIACCOPORT/STARBOARD5-6 • SophomoreAlpharetta, Ga. (Centennial)

2006-07 – Rowed in the novice eight crews as a freshman…rowed bow seat in the second regatta of the season, leading the Bruins to a first-place finish in the N8+ ‘B’ crew against San Diego State (March 17)…rowed two seat in the 2N8+ crew against USC, racing to a first-place finish (April 28).

Club – Rowed for the St. Andrew Rowing Club…earned “most improved oarswoman” honors her junior year…also competed in the Atlanta Youth Development Camp in the summer of 2004 (USRowing Nationals), the Southeast Junior Development Camp in the summer of 2005 (USRowing Nationals).

High School – Three-year varsity swimming letterwinner at Centennial High School in Roswell, Ga. under head coach Heidi Ballog…also played volleyball.

Personal – Full name: Christine Lyn Fiacco…born June 16, 1988 in Bristol, Conn…is the oldest of John and Maureen Fiacco’s three children…has one brother (Matt) and one sister (Natalie)...English major.

kristin

FITZMORRISPORT/STARBOARD5-8 • SophomoreDana Point, Calif. (Dana Point)

2006-07 – Solid contributor in first season with the UCLA rowing program...rowed four seat in the second novice eight against USC (April 28), leading the Bruins to a first-place finish (time of 6:36.84).

High School – Four-year swimming letterwinner and one-year water polo letterwinner at Torrey Pines High School…earned most valuable player honors on the swim team as a sophomore.

Personal – Full name: Kristin Lesley Fitzmorris…born May 7, 1988 in La Jolla, Calif…is the oldest of Gerald and Karen Fitzmorris’ three children…has two younger brothers, Kevin and Scott…undeclared major.

ashley

GUZIKPORT/STARBOARD5-10 • SeniorCarmel Valley, Calif. (Robert Louis Stevenson)

2006-07 – Competed in various novice eight and novice four races throughout the season in her first year on the rowing team…led the novice eight crew to first-place finishes rowing second seat against Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…helped lead the open eight boat to a third-place finish in the grand final (Carley Copley Cup) at the San Diego Crew Classic (March 31-April 1)…rowed four seat in the open eight against Central Florida at the Windermere Stanford (April 14)…competed against USC (April 28) and in the Pac-10 Championships in the second novice eight (May 13).

High School – Four-year varsity swimming letterwinner and three-year varsity volleyball letterwinner as a middle blocker for head coaches Jim Fannin (swimming) and Mark Alley and Eric Mirich (volleyball)…served as team captain for both squads her senior season…was a CIF-CCS qualifier in the 200-meter freestyle relay…won two Mission Trail Athletic League Championships on the swim team.

Personal – Full name: Ashley Anne Guzik…born Feb. 10, 1986 in Monterey, Calif…is the younger of Matt and Denise Guzik’s two children…has one older brother, James…grandfather (John Paul Guzik) played in the NFL for the Houston Oilers and the Los Angeles Rams after earning All-America honors in college and in high school…father, Matt, was a high school football All-America selection…brother, James, plays on the UC Santa Barbara club lacrosse team…English major.

Kristin Fitzmorris

Ashley Guzik

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erin

HAGGERTYPORT/STARBOARD5-9 • SeniorVentura, Calif. (Buena)

2006-07 – Rowed two seat in the varsity eight in all events except for the regatta versus San Diego State…led the Bruins to a 14th-place overall finish at the 2007 NCAA Championships…earned an at-large bid to NCAAs after finishing fourth in the V8+ at Pac-10 Championships (May 13)…guided the V8+ to early-season victories against Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…finished second on day one of San Diego Crew Classic (March 31); overall, raced to a fourth-place finish in the V8+ grand final (Jessop-Whitter Cup) on April 1…competed against Virginia and Notre Dame at the Windermere Stanford (April 14-15)…finished behind USC in the annual crosstown regatta (April 28).

2005-06 – Rowed in the varsity eight…led the Bruins to first-place finishes at the Head of the Marina, the Newport Autumn Rowing Festival, against Loyola Marymount (March 11), versus Minnesota (April 8), in the Miller Cup (April 23) and at the Stanford Invitational (April 14-15)…finished second against USC (April 29), fifth at the San Diego Crew Classic (April 1-2), sixth at the Pac-10 Championships (May 14) and 12th at the NCAA Championships (May 26-28)…rowed in a double at the Head of the Port (first place, fall) and at the Head of the Charles (first place, fall).

2004-05 – Rowed with the varsity eight crew as a freshman…earned her first varsity letter after rowing the four seat at the Pac-10 Championships…V8 recorded victories against Loyola Marymount (March 12), Clemson (April 9), Texas (April 10) and at the Miller Cup (April 16)…rowed in the V8 against Minnesota (April 23) and at the San Diego Crew Classic (April 2)…rowed with the V8 at the NCAA Championships (May 27)…received the D. Picken Outstanding Freshman Rower Award…named to the Director’s Honor Roll each quarter.

High School – Earned varsity letters in cross-country, basketball and track…was a second-team all-league basketball selection her senior season.

Personal – Full name: Erin Kathleen Haggerty…born Feb. 11, 1986 in Ventura, Calif…is the younger of Mike and Karen Haggerty’s two daughters…has one sister, Kerry…physiological science major.

lynn

HANCOCKPORT/STARBOARD6-2 • SophomoreVancouver, B.C. (Crofton House)

2006-07 – Rowed six seat in the varsity eight in all events…led the Bruins to a 14th-place overall finish at the 2007 NCAA Championships…earned an at-large bid to NCAAs after finishing fourth in the V8+ at Pac-10 Championships (May 13)…guided the V8+ to early-season victories against Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…finished second on day one of San Diego Crew Classic (March 31); overall, raced to a fourth-place finish in the V8+ grand final (Jessop-Whitter Cup) on April 1…competed against Virginia and Notre Dame at the Windermere Stanford (April 14-15)…finished behind USC in the annual crosstown regatta (April 28).

Club – Rowed for the Burnaby Lake Rowing Club…finished fourth in the junior women’s single in 2005 for the Burnaby Lake Rowing Club.

High School – At Canadian High School Nationals (with the Crofton House crew) earned gold medals in the junior women’s double, junior women’s single and senior women’s double…earned silver medals in the senior women’s quad…at the Canadian Henley Regatta, earned a gold medal in the junior women’s quad…also played field hockey (midfielder) for four years.

Personal – Full name: Lynn Marissa Hancock…born May 17, 1988 in Vancouver, B.C. (Canada)…is the younger of Robert and Elizabeth Hancock’s two children…has one brother, David…political science major.

Erin Haggerty

Lynn Hancock

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elizabeth

HERRONPORT/STARBOARD5-9 • SeniorTiburon, Calif. (Branson School)

2006-07 – Regular contributor in the second varsity eight boat all season…rowed six seat in all events prior to the regatta versus USC and the Pac-10 Championships…stroked the 2V8+ in those aforementioned two events…led the 2V8+ to wins over Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…finished third in the grand final at the San Diego Crew Classic after finishing first in the previous day’s heat (March 31-April 1)…finished ahead of Notre Dame on day two at the Windermere Stanford (April 15) and in the regatta versus USC (April 28)…raced to a fourth-place finish at the Pac-10 Championships (May 13).

2005-06 – Rowed in the varsity eight crew…finished sixth in the V8 at the Pac-10 Championships (May 14)…rowed to a first-place finish in three races at the Stanford Invitational (April 14-15)…helped the Bruins win the Miller Cup (April 23)…finished fifth at the San Diego Crew Classic (April 1-2)…led UCLA to a 12th-place finish at the NCAA Championships.

2004-05 – Rowed in the freshman eight and varsity four as a freshman…earned her first varsity letter after rowing in the two seat for the varsity four at the Pac-10 Championships…rowed in the novice eight in wins over Loyola Marymount (March 12) and UC Irvine (March 12)…helped the novice eight in impressive wins over Cal and Washington at the Windermere Crew Classic (April 9)…was part of the 2V8 that tied USC (March 20)…rowed the six seat in the novice eight that captured second place at the San Diego Crew Classic (April 3)…rowed in the varsity four in victories at the Miller Cup (April 16) and in the dual meet against Loyola Marymount and Stanford (April 23)…named to the Director’s Honor Roll for the spring quarter.

Club – Member of the Marin Rowing Association…named most improved rower in 2003.

High School – Attended Branson School for four years (2000-2004).

Personal – Full name: Elizabeth Katherine Herron…born Dec. 26, 1985 in Greenbrae, Calif…is the older of Christopher and Michele Herron’s two daughters…has one sister, Julia…career ambition is to work for a foreign embassy…international development studies major.

alexandra

HOWARDPORT5-11 • JuniorFairfield, Conn. (Fairfield Warde)

2006-07 – Rowed three seat in the varsity eight in all events…led the Bruins to a 14th-place overall finish at the 2007 NCAA Championships…earned an at-large bid to NCAAs after finishing fourth in the V8+ at Pac-10 Championships (May 13)…guided the V8+ to early-season victories against Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…finished second on day one of San Diego Crew Classic (March 31); overall, raced to a fourth-place finish in the V8+ grand final (Jessop-Whitter Cup) on April 1…competed against Virginia and Notre Dame at the Windermere Stanford (April 14-15)…finished behind USC in the annual crosstown regatta (April 28).

2005-06 – Competed in the varsity eight crew at the NCAA Championships in New Jersey (12th-place finish)…raced in the San Diego Crew Classic (April 1-2) and in dual meets against Minnesota (April 8) and USC (April 29)…competed at the Stanford Invitational (April 14-15) and in the Miller Cup (April 23).

High School – Rowed for four years at Fairfield Warde High School in Fairfield, Conn…member of the Saugatuck Rowing Club, Norwalk River Rowing Association and the Maritime Rowing Club…the Norwalk River Rowing Association won the National Championship in 2003 for the women’s 4X and the Junior B8…placed second at the Northeast Regionals in 2004 and 2005 with her respective clubs…participated in the U.S. Junior Women’s Development Camp in 2003 and 2004.

Personal – Full name: Alexandra Elizabeth Howard…born Dec. 30, 1987 in Boston, Mass…is the middle of Michael and Andrea Howard’s three children…has one brother (Chris) and one sister (Claire)…undeclared major.

Elizabeth Herron

Alexandra Howard

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vanessa

JANSENSTARBOARD5-8 • SeniorPrunedale, Calif. (North Monterey County)

2006-07 – Consistent contributor in the second varsity eight boat all season…rowed seven seat and five seat in each of the first two events before assuming third seat for most of the season…led the 2V8 to wins over Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…finished third in the grand final of the 2V8 at the San Diego Crew Classic after finishing first in the previous day’s heat (March 31-April 1)…finished ahead of Notre Dame on day two at the Windermere Stanford (April 15) and in the regatta versus USC (April 28)…raced to a fourth-place finish at the Pac-10 Championships (May 13)…rowed bow seat against USC and in the Pac-10 Championships.

2006 – Rowed for UCLA in the spring after transferring from UC San Diego…rowed in the second varsity eight and led the Bruins to victory against Loyola Marymount (March 11), UC Irvine (March 18), Minnesota (April 8), USC (April 29) and versus San Diego State and San Diego in the San Diego Crew Classic (April 1-2)…led UCLA to a second-place finish in the grand final of the Pac-10 Championships (May 14).

Before UCLA – Led UC San Diego to a first-place finish at the Head of the Lagoon in the open four and varsity eight in the fall of 2005…during the 2004-05 season, finished third in the open four at the NCAA Division II Championships…posted a second-place finish in the Division II varsity eight event at the 2005 PCRCs.

High School – Four-year letterwinner in basketball at North Monterey County High School under head coach Kevin Martin…averaged over 10.0 rebounds per game as a senior…earned All-Monterey Bay League honors…was a one-year letterwinner in track and field (discus, shotput)…served as a track team captain and was named to the All-Monterey Bay League Sportsmanship Team.

Personal – Full name: Vanessa Katheryn Jansen…born Dec. 2, 1986 in Fort Ord, Calif…is the daughter of David Jansen and Theresa Bamrick…career ambition is to become a marine archaeologist…anthropology major with a concentration in archaeology.

christina

KINGPORT5-9 • SophomoreIrvine, Calif. (Mater Dei)

2006-07 – Spent time rowing for the novice eight and varsity four crews…competed in every event as a freshman…stroked the varsity four ‘A’ crew to first-place finishes against Loyola Marymount and San Diego State…stroked the novice eight crew to first-place finishes on both days of the San Diego Crew Classic (March 31-April 1)…stroked the varsity four against Virginia and Notre Dame at the Windermere Stanford (April 14)…rowed second seat in the novice eight against USC, a first-place finish (April 28), and in the Pac-10 Championships.

Club – Rowed for the Newport Aquatic Center (NAC)…earned most valuable rower honors in 2006…placed first at the lightweight four Southwest Regional Championships in 2005; second at the lightweight eight Southwest Regional Championships in 2006; sixth at the lightweight four Youth Invitational in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2005.

High School – Attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif. for four years…two-year varsity member of the rowing team for head coach Christy Shaver.

Personal – Full name: Christina Marie King…born Oct. 3, 1988 in Tustin, Calif…is the daughter of Richard and Rita King…career ambition is to work in broadcast journalism…undecided major.

Vanessa Jansen

Christina King

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alexandra

LAURENPORT/STARBOARD5-11 • SophomoreSarasota, Fla. (The Taft School [CT])

2006-07 – Competed in the novice eight and varsity four crews as a freshman…helped lead the novice eight crew to first-place finishes against Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17); stroked the novice eight crew against the Aztecs…rowed seven seat in the San Diego Crew Classic, leading the novice eight to first-palce finishes on consecutive afternoons (March 31-April 1)…rowed three seat against Virginia and Notre Dame at the Windermere Stanford (April 14-15)…stroked the varsity four crew against USC (April 28) and to a first-place finish in the petite final of the Pac-10 Championships (May 13).

High School – Three-year rowing letterwinner under head coach Michael Spencer at The Taft School in Watertown, Conn…earned the Founders League Award in 2005 and the Taft Crew Award as the team captain in 2006…rowed in the first boat in 2004, 2005 and 2006; stroked the first boat in 2005 and 2006…also was a four-year volleyball letterwinner for coach Ginger O’Shea…selected to the Boston Globe All-Star Team in 2005 and earned the Taft volleyball award that season; also served as team captain in 2005.

Personal – Full name: Alexandra Scott Lauren…born June 12, 1987 in New York, N.Y…is the youngest of Clark and Claudette Lauren’s five children…also enjoys scuba diving (advanced to a divemaster, one level below instructor)…undeclared major.

megan

LIGHTFOOTSTARBOARD5-8 • JuniorSanta Rosa, Calif. (Maria Carrillo)

2006-07 – Competed in the varsity four and open eight crews as a sophomore…rowed two seat in the varsity four ‘B’ crew against Loyola Marymount, leading the Bruins to a first-place finish…rowed bow seat in the V4+ ‘A’ crew’s first-place finish against San Diego State…led the open eight boat to a third-place finish in the grand final of the San Diego Crew Classic (March 31-April 1)…rowed in the second varsity four crew against USC (April 28)…rowed three seat in the open four at Pac-10 Championships (May 13).

2005-06 – Competed in the novice four against Loyola Marymount in the spring season opener (March 11)…rowed in the novice eight at the Stanford Invitational (April 14-15), at USC (April 29) and at the Pac-10 Championships (May 14).

High School – Attended Maria Carrillo High School in Santa Rosa, Calif. for four years.

Personal – Full name: Megan Jean Lightfoot…born Dec. 29, 1986 in Santa Rosa, Calif…is the oldest of Dan and Meta Lightfoot’s three daughters…has two younger sisters, Jean and Katie…undeclared major.

brittany

LILJEQVISTPORT/STARBOARD5-2 • SophomoreLa Cañada, Calif. (Wilton [CT])

2006-07 – Coxed the varsity four and novice eight crews as a freshman…coxed the varsity four ‘A’ crew to first-place finishes against Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…coxed the novice eight boat to first-place finishes on consecutive days at the San Diego Crew Classic (March 31-April 1)…coxed the varsity four on back-to-back afternoons against Virginia and Notre Dame at the Windermere Stanford (April 14-15)…also coxed the varsity four against USC (April 28) and to a first-place finish at the petite final of the Pac-10 Championships.

Club – Rowed for the Maritime Rowing Club…served as team captain her junior and senior years…took first place in the women’s lightweight four at the 2006 Youth National Championship…also competed at the USRowing Junior National Team Development Camp in 2003 and 2004.

High School – Attended Wilton High School in Wilton, Conn. for four years.

Personal – Full name: Brittany Emma Liljeqvist…born December 16, 1987 in Greenwich, Conn…is the youngest of Lance and Christine Liljeqvist’s three daughters…undecided major.

Alexandra Lauren

Megan Lightfoot

Brittany Liljeqvist

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COXSWAIN5-2 • SeniorApple Valley, Calif. (Apple Valley)

2006-07 – Competed as a coxswain in her first year on the squad.

High School – Was the valedictorian of her senior class at Apple Valley High School.

Personal – Full name: Megan Renee Petitti…born Sept. 15, 1986 in Apple Valley, Calif…is the second of Leonard and Linda’s four children…has one older sister (Tracie) and two younger brothers (Nick and Nathan)…mechanical engineering major.

danielle

PICCININIPORT/STARBOARD5-10 • SophomoreOakland, Calif. (Carondelet)

2006-07 – Rowed four seat and second seat in the novice eight crew throughout the season…rowed four seat in the novice eight ‘A’ crew’s first-place races against Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…rowed second seat in the novice eight boat’s first-place finishes on back-to-back days at the San Diego Crew Classic (March 31-April 1)…rowed second seat in the novice eight against Central Florida at the Windermere Stanford (April 14)…rowed four seat in the novice eight crew’s first-place finish against USC (April 28) and in the third-place finish at the Pac-10 Championships (May 13).

Club – Rowed for the Oakland Strokes…earned two silver medals (varsity eight and varsity four) at the 2006 Southwest Junior Rowing Championships…earned the gold medal at the event in 2004 and 2005.

High School – Attended Carondelet High School in Concord, Calif. for four years.

Personal – Full name: Danielle Nicole Piccinini…born Oct. 8, 1987 in Berkeley, Calif…is the oldest of Daniel and Rosanne Piccinini’s five children…has one brother (Joseph) and three sisters (Julia, Annalisa and Francesca)…undeclared major.

hayley

ROBINSONPORT6-1 • SeniorCranford, N.J. (Cranford)

2006-07 – Rowed five seat in the varsity eight in all events…led the Bruins to a 14th-place overall finish at the 2007 NCAA Championships…earned an at-large bid to NCAAs after finishing fourth in the V8+ at Pac-10 Championships (May 13)…guided the V8+ to early-season victories against Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…finished second on day one of San Diego Crew Classic (March 31); overall, raced to a fourth-place finish in the V8+ grand final (Jessop-Whitter Cup) on April 1…competed against Virginia and Notre Dame at the Windermere Stanford (April 14-15)…finished behind USC in the annual crosstown regatta (April 28).

2005-06 (at Barry University) – Competed on the varsity eight at Barry University in Miami, Fla. for head coach Paul Mokha…earned Division II first-team All-America honors…named the university’s rower of the year…earned Sunshine State Conference honors…rowed in the varsity eight that won the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association (DII/III)…was the Dad Vail varsity eight champion (DII/III) and Sunshine State champion…also attended the U23 National Team Selection Camp.

2004-05 (at Barry University) – Walk-on as a freshman at Barry University in Miami, Fla…named to the Dean’s List in spring 2005...also gained recognition on the Sunshine State Commissioner’s Honor Roll in spring 2005.

High School – Attended Cranford High School for four years.

Personal – Full name: Hayley Albers Robinson…born Aug. 10, 1986 in Princeton, N.J…is the daughter of Theodore and Karen Robinson…political science major.

megan

PETITTI

Megan Petitti

Danielle Piccinini

Hayley Robinson

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sheerin

SALIMIPORT/STARBOARD5-10 • JuniorLos Altos Hills, Calif. (Los Altos)

2006-07 – Solid contributor in her second season…did not race in any meets due to a shoulder injury.

2005-06 – Rowed in the freshman eight…competed in dual meets versus Loyola Marymount (March 11), UC Irvine (March 18), Minnesota (April 8) and USC (April 29)…rowed at the Stanford Invitational (April 14-15), Miller Cup (April 23) and at Pac-10 Championships (May 14).

Club – Rowed for Stanford Junior Crew club team…named most improved novice rower.

High School – Participated in rowing, swmming and cross-country at Los Altos High School.

Personal – Full name: Sheerin Stephanie Salimi…born Aug. 4, 1987 in Stanford, Calif…is the older of Mohammad and Suzan Salimi’s two children…has one younger brother, Stephan…undeclared major.

gevrina

SEFERAJCOXSWAIN5-2 • SophomoreTustin, Calif. (Mater Dei)

2006-07 – Coxed the novice eight and novice four crews at various events throughout the season…coxed the novice eight ‘B’ crews to first-place finishes against Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…coxed the N8+ ‘B’ crew to a second-place finish behind the Bruins’ ‘A’ crew against USC…coxed the novice four crew at Pac-10 Championships.

Club – Rowed for the Newport Aquatic Center…attended Nationals in 2006 as a lightweight.

High School – Attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif. for four years.

Personal – Full name: Gevrina Catalina Seferaj…born Sept. 4, 1987 in Santa Monica, Calif…is the daughter of Destan and Luz Seferaj…speaks English, French and Spanish fluently…biochemistry major.

destinie

SLAVICHSTARBOARD6-0 • SophomoreSan Francisco, Calif. (Lowell)

2006-07 – Rowed five seat in the second varsity eight in all events except for the regatta versus San Diego State; rowed two seat in the varsity eight against San Diego State (March 17), leading the Bruins to a first-place finish…in 2V8+ races, led UCLA past Loyola Marymount in the season opener (March 10)…finished third in the grand final of the 2V8 at the San Diego Crew Classic after finishing first in the previous day’s heat (March 31-April 1)…finished ahead of Notre Dame on day two at the Windermere Stanford (April 15) and in the regatta versus USC (April 28)…raced to a fourth-place finish at the Pac-10 Championships (May 13).

Club – Rowed for the Pacific Rowing Club.

High School – Two-year rowing and swimming letterwinner at Lowell High School in San Francisco…in 2004-05, placed third in the 8A Novice race at championships…in 2002-03, helped lead Lowell to a first-place finish in the All-City Championship…as a swimmer, broke the 133-yard medley record in 2002-03.

Personal – Full name: Destinie Florence Slavich…born Sept. 19, 1988 in San Francisco, Calif…is the youngest of Denis and Debbie Slavich’s two children…undeclared major.

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RETURNING ROWERS

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SPROUSEPORT/STARBOARD5-9• SophomoreNorthridge, Calif. (L.A. Baptist)

2006-07 – Rowed in the novice eight boat in three events as a freshman…rowed five seat in the N8+ ‘B’ crew, leading the Bruins to first-place finishes on back-to-back weekends against Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…rowed third seat in the regatta against USC, leading the second N8+ ‘B’ crew to a second-place finish behind the Bruins’ ‘A’ crew.

High School – Three-year varsity letterwinner in cross-country and track and field for head coach Greg Hart…established school records in the 5000-meter, the 2000-meter steeplechase and the 3000-meter (all in 2006).

Personal – Full name: Christina Elizabeth Sprouse…born May 18, 1988 in Van Nuys, Calif…is the younger of Kenneth and Deborah Sprouse’s two children…has one older brother, Brian…physics major.

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STANDEFERSTARBOARD6-1 • SophomoreChattanooga, Tenn. (Girls Preparatory School)

2006-07 – Rowed in four events…rowed four seat in the N8+ ‘B’ crew against Loyola Marymount (March 10); six seat in the N8+ ‘A’ crew against San Diego State (March 17), leading the Bruins to back-to-back first-place finishes…rowed five seat in the N8+ ‘B’ crew against USC (April 28)…rowed three seat in N4+ boat at Pac-10 Championships (May 13).

High School – Two-year varsity rowing letterwinner at Girls Preparatory School under coaches Michelle Pierce and Kali Spink…placed second in the 4+ race at Southeastern Regionals (2005 and 2006)...finished 13th in the 4+ event at US Rowing National Youth Invitational (2005 and 2006).

Personal – Full name: Whitney Irene Standefer…born Oct. 12, 1987 in Chattanooga, Tenn…is the youngest of Carl and Barbara Standefer’s three children…has two brothers, Sean and Carl…political science major.

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TEFFSTARBOARD5-10 • JuniorMiddleton, Wis. (Edgewood)

2006-07 – Earned CRCA first-team Pocock All-America honors, marking her second consecutive All-America selection…captured CRCA first-team All-West Region honors…named to the Pac-10 All-Conference team as a member of UCLA’s V8+ crew… stroked the varsity eight crew in all events…led the Bruins to a 14th-place overall finish at the 2007 NCAA Championships…earned an at-large bid to NCAAs after finishing fourth in the V8+ at Pac-10 Championships (May 13)…guided the V8+ to early-season victories against Loyola Marymount (March 10) and San Diego State (March 17)…finished second on day one of San Diego Crew Classic (March 31); overall, raced to a fourth-place finish in the V8+ grand final (Jessop-Whitter Cup) on April 1…competed against Virginia and Notre Dame at the Windermere Stanford (April 14-15)…finished behind USC in the annual crosstown regatta (April 28).

2005-06 – Earned CRCA second-team Pocock All-America honors as a freshman…was one of 12 collegiate rowers from a school in the Western U.S. to be named an All-American…became the second All-America selection in UCLA rowing history (Kristin Bixel, 2005)…gained CRCA All-West Region honors…named to the Pac-10 All-Conference team…finished first at the Head of the Marina and Newport Autumn Rowing Festival in the fall…led the Bruins to first-place finishes in dual races against Loyola Marymount (March 11) and Minnesota (April 8) and a second-place finish against USC (April 29)…guided V8 to first place at the Stanford Invitational and fifth place at the San Diego Crew Classic…finished sixth at the Pac-10 Championships (May 14) and led UCLA to a 12th-place finish at the NCAA Championships (May 26-28).

Club – Rowed for the Mendota Rowing Club…attended the Junior World Championships with the U.S. Junior Women’s National Team.

High School – Varsity basketball and cross-country letterwinner at Edgewood High School.

Personal – Full name: Vanessa Ann Teff…born Sept. 23, 1987 in Madison, Wis…is the youngest of Joseph and Marguerite Teff’s three children…has two older brothers, Michael and Christopher…business-economics major.

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20 2008 UCLA ROWING

INCOMING ROWERS

Christine Antunes • Fr. • 5-4Woodway, Wash. (Edmonds Woodway)

Hali Baxter • Fr. • 5-10Atherton, Calif. (St. Francis)

Jessica Cherry • Fr. • 5-9Moraga, Calif. (Campolindo)

Caroline Curson • Fr. • 5-10Del Mar, Calif. (Torrey Pines)

Molly Dallmar • Fr. • 5-9Menlo Park, Calif. (Menlo-Atherton)

Katrina Darracq • Fr. • 5-8Alameda, Calif. (Alameda)

Christine Dickson • Jr. • 5-10Brea, Calif. (Brea Olinda)

Stephanie Duclett • Fr. • 5-11Newport Beach, Calif. (Corona del Mar)

Jacqueline Ellis • Sr. • 5-4Newbury Park, Calif. (Newbury Park)

Katherine Forster • Fr. • 5-11London, England (Lady Eleanor Holles)

Melissa Hong • So. • 5-5Fremont, Calif. (Irvington)

Antonia Hubbard • Jr. • 5-9Berkeley, Calif. (St. Mary’s HS)

Carolyn Johnson • Fr. • 5-10Long Beach, Calif. (L.B. Poly)

Alaizah Koorji • Fr. • 5-0Orinda, Calif. (Miramonte)

Rachel LaBella • Fr. •5-9Princeton Junction, N.J. (Plainsboro South)

Stephanie Lui • So. • 5-1Simi Valley, Calif. (L.A. Baptist)

Brittanee Marksbury • Fr. • 5-9Concord, N.H. (St. Paul’s School)

Ariana Moeser • Fr. • 5-11Santa Ana, Calif. (Foothill)

Sarah O’Leary • Fr. • 5-10San Francisco, Calif. (St. Ignatius)

Anneliese Mondorf • Fr. • 5-5Redding, Calif. (West Valley)

Jennifer Patton • Fr. • 5-9Mission Viejo, Calif. (Tesoro)

Megan Pratt • Fr. • 5-10Oakland, Calif. (Bishop O’Dowd)

Shizue Reid • Fr. • 6-0San Diego, Calif. (Naples American [Italy])

Jessica Schlosser • Fr. • 5-9Fresno, Calif. (Buchanan)

Caroline Turner • Fr. • 5-10Winchester, Mass. (Winchester)

Dana Van Voorhis • So. • 6-0Sunset Beach, Calif. (Mater Dei)

Reilly Wagner • Fr. • 5-6Ventura, Calif. (Ventura)

Elise Wilson • Fr. • 6-3San Francisco, Calif. (St. Ignatius)