Crew Comes Through in States

The Men's Junior Four pose for a picture after winning first place.

This past Saturday, May 12, the varsity crew team put out a successful performance at the Sandy Run Regional Park State Regatta. There, more than 40 schools from around the state raced along the Occoquan for the state title. With many of the boats placing highly in finals, with the Men's and Women's Junior Four boats both winning the state championship title.
The Men's team consists of Jay Talihani, Ted Coffman, Will Bachman, CJ Coffey, Parker Dumas; the Women's team is made up of Emily Tourtellot, Emily Hayes, Stephanie Hendricks, Scout Vitas-Dega, Laura Bolt. Later this month, they will travel to Cherry Hill, New Jersey to represent the school in the national competition.
As well, The Men's Second Four placed fourth, the Men's Junior Eight placed fifth, the Women's Second Four placed sixth and the Men's First Four placed eighth. Some of these boats have decided to compete in the Stotesbury Regional Regatta, in Philadelphia, later this week. This is one of the largest regattas in the country.
Congratulations to all the boats, and good luck.



 Exhausted and exhilarated, the Men's Junior four finish their race in the top spot.



The Women's Junior Four smiles and cheers, ecstatic over their first place win.

photos courtesy of Mike Needham