2008 Woodie Awards
AC rows at Head of the Charles
Beth Sheehan
Issue date: 10/31/04 Section: Sports
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On Saturday, October 24th, Seniors Ivy Stabell, Jenn Cancelliere, Lauren Palladino, and Caitlin Marchand of the AC women's crew team rowed in the Head of the Charles in Boston. The Head of the Charles, the largest two-day rowing event in the world, celebrated its 40th Anniversary this year. Over 7,000 rowers compete in the event, which draws over 300,000 spectators to Boston every year.
This race represents for many rowers the culmination point of years of rowing. Rowers endure early morning practices, blistered hands, and leg muscle problems to reach this race.
"Ever since I started rowing 3 years ago, I have dreamed about rowing in the Head of the Charles," said Palladino. "I promised myself before the race that I would enjoy every stroke because I was fulfilling my dream."
Jenn Cancelliere agreed.
"Being a competitor in the Head of the Charles is something only some people dream about," she said. "Luckily, for the four seniors on the team, this dream came true. Rowing in the largest race in the US along side teams from around the world, not to mention the gold and silver medal winning US Olympic teams, is one memory I will never forget."
The Assumption seniors competed against boats from all over the country as well as all over the world. The team raced boats from Georgia, Chicago, Tennessee, Oregon, and Galway, Ireland. To be put up against this type of competition is part of what makes the Head of the Charles such a memorable race for rowers.
For Marchand, this year was not the first time she had participated in the Head of the Charles.
"This was my second time racing in the Head of the Charles," said Marchand. "It is such a huge race, with boats from around the world, and to be a part of that is awesome. It is probably the biggest sports event that I will ever participate in."
The Head of the Charles is the biggest sporting event that any of the Greyhound teams compete in. Participation in this regatta is something these four senior girls would be commended for.
This race represents for many rowers the culmination point of years of rowing. Rowers endure early morning practices, blistered hands, and leg muscle problems to reach this race.
"Ever since I started rowing 3 years ago, I have dreamed about rowing in the Head of the Charles," said Palladino. "I promised myself before the race that I would enjoy every stroke because I was fulfilling my dream."
Jenn Cancelliere agreed.
"Being a competitor in the Head of the Charles is something only some people dream about," she said. "Luckily, for the four seniors on the team, this dream came true. Rowing in the largest race in the US along side teams from around the world, not to mention the gold and silver medal winning US Olympic teams, is one memory I will never forget."
The Assumption seniors competed against boats from all over the country as well as all over the world. The team raced boats from Georgia, Chicago, Tennessee, Oregon, and Galway, Ireland. To be put up against this type of competition is part of what makes the Head of the Charles such a memorable race for rowers.
For Marchand, this year was not the first time she had participated in the Head of the Charles.
"This was my second time racing in the Head of the Charles," said Marchand. "It is such a huge race, with boats from around the world, and to be a part of that is awesome. It is probably the biggest sports event that I will ever participate in."
The Head of the Charles is the biggest sporting event that any of the Greyhound teams compete in. Participation in this regatta is something these four senior girls would be commended for.