Ten Added to Women's Rowing Roster Ahead of 2020-21 Season

HANOVER, N.H. – Dartmouth women's rowing interim head coach Kelly Harris has announced the addition of 10 athletes to the roster for the 2020-21 season.

Joining the Big Green as members of the Class of 2024 are Peyton Bond, Anna Brause, Audrey Craighead, Katherine Figura, Lillian Leimkuhler, Katherine Lynch, Jenna Martin, Grace Mensi, Emma Troost and Christine Wu.

Name: Peyton Bond
Hometown/High School: Wayne, Pa. / Agnes Irwin School
Club: Agnes Irwin Crew
Position/Height: Rower / 6-0
Accolades: Co-captain senior year … USRowing honorable mention … silver medal in Freshman 4x at 2017 PSRA City Championship … gold medal in JV2x at 2018 PSRA City Championship … bronze medal in V1x at 2019 PSRA City Championship.
Why did you choose Dartmouth? Besides the school's unmatched opportunities as a student and athlete, I chose Dartmouth because it felt like home after just two days. I had always known I wanted a unique college experience, and when my host explained that I "had the rest of my life to live in the city but might only have these four years to be in the woods and make memories of a lifetime with my best friends," I knew Dartmouth was the right place for me.
Who is one of your role models/mentors? I'd have to say my mom is my greatest role model. An optimist at heart, she is able to see the good in every situation and approaches each day with a positive and upbeat attitude. She is constantly working to better herself and I am so lucky to have a woman as hilarious, creative, cool, and unconventional as her to call my mother.

Name: Anna Brause
Hometown/High School: Larchmont, N.Y. / Mamaroneck
Club: Greenwich Crew
Position/Height: Rower / 5-11
Accolades: Two-sport athlete in rowing and soccer … eighth place in 4+ at 2019 Youth National Championships … silver medal in 4+ at 2019 North East Regionals … three-time North East Regionals team points champion.
Why did you choose Dartmouth? I chose Dartmouth because I am interested in studying the environment, and Dartmouth's location and amazing academics are perfect for my interests. Athletically, I am excited to be a part of such a supportive and close team and get to be in the depths of nature while training.
Who is one of your role models/mentors? The girls on my high school team are my role models because they push me to be better every day.

Name: Audrey Craighead
Hometown/High School: South Salem, N.Y. / The Lawrenceville School
Club: Lawrenceville Crew and Saugatuck Rowing Club
Position/Height: Rower / 6-0
Accolades: Four-year rower at Lawrenceville … captain … sixth in the grand final in U19 2- and fourth in the semi-final in U19 4+ at 2019 USRowing Youth National Championship.
Why did you choose Dartmouth? Dartmouth felt like home for me from the very first time I toured the campus with my older sister who is a '22. Then when I took my first stroke on the Connecticut River in the Evergreen Rowing Camp after sophomore year, I knew for sure. I continued with the search process and happily, Dartmouth still proved to be the best fit for me. I am incredibly excited to be attending a school where I can balance three elements of college life that are most important to me: rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and an active social life. I am thrilled to be a '24 and enter an institution full of engaged and multi-faceted individuals.
Who is one of your role models/mentors? Sally Ride was the first female American astronaut to go into space in 1983. She is an inspiration for many young women who are interested in math and science, along with expanding NASA. Growing up, my dream was to be an astronaut and someday explore space. Although I now have different ambitions, Sally Ride has always inspired me to reach for the stars and follow in her footsteps to reach for my dreams.

Name: Katherine Figura
Hometown/High School: Wilmette, Ill. / New Trier
Club: New Trier Crew
Position/Height: Rower / 5-9
Accolades: Captain … USRowing Junior National Team Development Camp … gold medal of Freshman 8+ at 2017 Scholastic National Championship … gold medal in 2V8+ at 2018 Scholastic National Championship … silver medal in V8+ at 2019 Midwest Scholastic Rowing Championship …competed at the 2019 USRowing Youth National Championship.
Why did you choose Dartmouth? Each time I visited Hanover, I felt welcomed not only by the rowing team, but by every student I encountered on campus. The quarter system and emphasis on interdisciplinary studies enables me to pursue an education in both STEM and the humanities while establishing strong relationships among my peers and professors. Being able to take advantage of these educational resources while rowing at a competitive level out of Dartmouth's newly renovated boathouse is a dream come true.
Who is one of your role models/mentors? One of my role models is Emma Watson. After seeing her portray Hermione Granger, I had a high perception of Emma that she has exceeded over the years. She is intelligent, driven, and not afraid to speak up about what she is passionate about. She was appointed a UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador and has addressed world leaders about gender equality. Emma Watson does as much as an individual can to change the world one step at a time, and it is something I admire greatly.

Name: Lillian Leimkuhler
Hometown/High School: Haddonfield, N.J. / Haddonfield Memorial
Club: Haddonfield Crew
Position/Height: Rower / 5-10
Accolades: Bronze medal in V8+ at 2017 PSRA City Championship and program's first bid to USRowing Youth National Championship … sixth in Junior 4+ at 2018 Stotesbury Cup Regatta … sixth in V4+ at 2018 Scholastic National Championship … silver medal in U17 2x at 2018 Independence Day Regatta.
Why did you choose Dartmouth? I chose Dartmouth because it has everything I want in a college. Academically, it gives me the chance to explore different areas of study and really figure out what I want to do. Athletically, it gives me the chance to compete at the next level with a highly competitive but close-knit team. But most importantly, I feel at home here.
Who is one of your role models/mentors? My biggest role model is my dad. He's an extremely hard worker, but even when things don't go according to plan, he's always finding the bright side of things.

Name: Katherine Lynch
Hometown/High School: Ridgefield, Conn. / Ridgefield
Club: Connecticut Boat Club
Position/Height: Rower / 5-9
Accolades: Gold and bronze medals at 2017 and 2019 Northeast Regional Championship … two-time gold medalist in 2V4+ at Head of the Fish Regatta … silver medal in U17 8+ at 2017 USRowing Youth National Championship … gold medal in the V8+ and 2V4+ at 2019 Saratoga Invitational … qualified in 4x for 2019 USRowing Youth National Championship.
Why did you choose Dartmouth? I chose Dartmouth for the outstanding academics, elite rowing program, and beautiful New England campus.
Who is one of your role models/mentors? Alex Morgan because of her athletic grace and unwavering commitment to her sport.

Name: Jenna Martin
Hometown/High School: Wayland, Mass. / Wayland
Club: Wayland-Weston Rowing Association and Riverside Boat Club Juniors
Position/Height: Rower / 5-8
Accolades: Gold medal in LW4+ at 2018 USRowing Youth National Championship … gold medal in U23 LW4- at 2018 Canadian Henley … bronze medal in U23 LW2- at 2018 Royal Canadian Henley Regatta … MPSRA Champion in Women's Youth 8+ (2017-19) … MPSRA Champion in Women's 2x in 2019 … silver medal in LW4+ and LW8+ at 2018 Northeast Regional Championship … gold medal in Women's Youth 8+ at 2019 Harvard Henley Regatta.
Why did you choose Dartmouth? The closely-knit student body is what initially drew me to Dartmouth. I knew that Dartmouth would be a place where I could collaborate with people who were passionate about what they are studying. After several visits and further research on the various engineering programs Dartmouth had to offer, while also getting to know the incredible rowing team, it quickly occurred to me that I couldn't see myself anywhere else. The Dartmouth Women's Rowing Team stood out to me because of their unique ability to balance having fun with rowing whilst holding a hardworking and determined team culture.
Who is one of your role models/mentors? Jaime Martin is not only my older sister, but my cheerleader, mentor, and source of inspiration. I can always count on Jaime to give me endless advice and support in everything I do, especially rowing. Being able to compete alongside her exposed me to the competitive side of rowing. With her guidance, I've been able to turn into the rower I am today, and I continue to call her on the phone for advice while she is studying at MIT.

Name: Grace Mensi
Hometown/High School: Katonah, N.Y. / School of the Holy Child
Club: RowAmerica Rye
Position/Height: Rower / 5-10
Accolades: Three-sport athlete in rowing, soccer and lacrosse … fourth place in U19 4+ at 2019 USRowing Youth National Championship … gold medal in Youth 8+ at 2019 Head of the Charles Regatta … awarded Team Scoring Leader, Team Assist Leader, and FAA All-League in soccer … in lacrosse, won first place in NYSAIS League.
Why did you choose Dartmouth? I chose Dartmouth because it offers a rigorous liberal arts education where I can pursue my interests in engineering. Athletically, I chose Dartmouth because I wanted to be a part of a program that is pushing for success while fostering a strong team dynamic.
Who is one of your role models/mentors? I look up to my sister as my role model, especially since she is a college athlete herself. Through her experience, she has taught me to not only strive to be a great athlete but also to be a great teammate.

Name: Emma Troost
Hometown/High School: Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. / Grosse Pointe North
Club: Detroit Boat Club
Position/Height: Rower / 5-9
Accolades: Medalist in the 8+, 4x, and 2x at 2018 and 2019 Indianapolis Sprints … gold medal at Motown Madness Regattas (2017-20) … gold medal at Grosse Isle Sprints (2017-19).
Why did you choose Dartmouth? I love how tight-knit the Dartmouth community is. It seems like there's so much to do and try on campus. The team is so positive and friendly, but also crazy-amazing and driven. I think it might be because of the small class sizes, but when I got to sit in on classes, it seemed like the professors cared about their students and really got to know them.
Who is one of your role models/mentors? I don't think that I have just one person that I would consider to be my role model. There are so many amazing people that I've met and gotten to know over my 18+ years that it would be impossible for me to narrow it down to just one.

Name: Christine Wu
Hometown/High School: Basking Ridge, N.J. / St. Andrew's School (Delaware)
Club: St Andrew's School Crew and Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI)
Position/Height: Rower / 5-9
Accolades: Captain … sixth place in U17 8+ at 2018 USRowing Club National Championship … fifth place in U17 8+ at 2018 Royal Canadian Henley Regatta … bronze medal in V8+ at 2018 Maryland & Delaware High School Rowing Championship … gold medal in V8+ at 2017 Al Urquia Regatta.
Why did you choose Dartmouth? I chose Dartmouth because of the strong athletics paired with the unique academic program that they offer. What stood out the most to me was the sense of community where people showed unconditional kindness and love towards one another.
Who is one of your role models/mentors? My mentor is my coach, Lou Berl. She has helped me grow not only as a rower but as a learner and has helped me to become the best athlete, person, and student I can be.

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