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Meet the Team
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Mary What is most important to you??
"The most important things to me are succeeding, to have perseverance, and try my very best."
What are your hobbies?
"My hobbies are playing tennis in the summer, art, cooking, and kayaking."
What’s your favorite book or movie or song and why?
"One of my favorite songs is Somewhere Only We Know from Keane, the reason why I love this song is that it is so romantic. How could you not live this song?"
What got you involved in rowing?
"The reason why I got involved in rowing is that I did kayaking and I wanted to try something new, and that I need to do a fall sport."
What’s your favorite part (or memory so far) of crew?
"My favorite part of rowing is that I get better every day."
What are some goals you have (in life or in crew)?
My goals in life are to go to college and a four year degree and to own my own business. My goal for rowing is to go as far as I can.
What would you say to someone thinking about joining RVR next year?
Ghislaine What are your hobbies?
CREW! Texting, felting, basketball
What is most important to you??
My family, my cats, and my cross country-running brother John
What’s your favorite book or movie or song and why?
Favorite song - Love in this Club
What got you involved in rowing?
Matthew's mom
What’s your favorite part (or memory so far) of crew?
Being with the hilarious people that I know!
What are some goals you have (in life or in crew)?
Have a superfun life - and row varsity
What would you say to someone thinking about joining RVR next year?
Diana What are your hobbies?
Text, basketball, crew (now.), sleeping, and kickin' it with people
What is most important to you??
My family
What’s your favorite book or movie or song and why?
Movie: Love and Basketball Songs: I'm Goin In - Lil' Wayne, Break Up - Mario, Throw it in the Bag - Fabulous
What got you involved in rowing?
My mom - but I heard about it from Matt.
What’s your favorite part (or memory so far) of crew?
Being on the water and being with people I know.
What are some goals you have (in life or in crew)?
Being successful. Having fun. Staying close to my 3 brothers and sister. Get married and have kids.
What would you say to someone thinking about joining RVR next year?
Mar'Quel What are your hobbies?
Dancing, music. I like to play sports and chill, and write.
What is most important to you??
My family, music, education
What’s your favorite book or movie or song and why?
That's the Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson is my favorite song. My favorite movies are Honey, The Patriot, and The Secret Life of Bees.
What got you involved in rowing?
My mom told me about it and it sounded interesting.
What’s your favorite part (or memory so far) of crew?
The water, and the people.
What are some goals you have (in life or in crew)?
To be successful; to be a great rower.
What would you say to someone thinking about joining RVR next year?
Kiaira What are your hobbies?
My hobbies are reading and tennis so far.
What is most important to you??
My faith
What’s your favorite book or movie or song and why?
My favorite book is the Twilight Saga because it is interesting and keeps you on your toes. I also like The Good Earth because it is challenging and about culture.
What got you involved in rowing?
LEEP 2009 Rowing - I enjoyed it and wanted to keep rowing all through High School.
What’s your favorite part (or memory so far) of crew?
Being on the water with all types of different people.
What are some goals you have (in life or in crew)?
A goal I have in life is to maintain a good, healthy, Christian lifestyle and get a scholarship through and for rowing.
What would you say to someone thinking about joining RVR next year?
"Try it for a week 'cause after a week you'll just love it and want to come back!"
Matt What are your hobbies?
My hobbies are tennis and swimming.
What is most important to you??
My friends and family.
What’s your favorite book or movie or song and why?
My favorite song is Juicy.
What got you involved in rowing?
My parents wanted me to try it out
What’s your favorite part (or memory so far) of crew?
Getting the boat in the water and rowing
What are some goals you have (in life or in crew)?
I just want to get into a good high school and a good college.
What would you say to someone thinking about joining RVR next year?
"It's a good new experience to try"
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