My name is Hunter Washburn and I am a four year senior. Not only am I the captain of the boys crew program, but I am also captain of boys cross country and swimming teams. I greatly enjoy the competitive side of rowing, but I also enjoy the comraderie. The program is open to everyone who wants to experience something new. This has brought many interesting people to the team and I have made many friendships that will last for years.
Crew is an amazing sport.
I fell in love with it in the spring of my freshman year. Since then, rowing has shown me the power of a team and how to push myself to achieve new levels of physical strength and mental toughness. A team of rowers is different from any other kind of team. As soon as the rowers and coxswain sit in the boat, they become one being. They are not tied together physically, nor do they lose the individuality of their personalities, strengths, or weaknesses.