BOSTON – Joe Wilhelm, head coach of the Northeastern women's rowing program, has announced the addition of eight rowers to the class of 2024. The incoming class of rowers hails from six states and is punctuated by two new coxswains hoping to head up boats next fall.
 
"We have built a team culture centered on a positive student-athlete experience. Our athletes are committed to exceling both on the water and in the classroom. They are passionate about rowing, support each other and absolutely love to compete," said Wilhelm about the incoming class. "The eight athletes who have committed to Northeastern embody those attributes and will be a strong core on which to support and strengthen our culture over the next four years."
 
 
First up for the incoming Huskies is Issaquah, Wash. native Anna Bartholet. A product of the Sammamish Rowing Association, Bartholet trained under coach Dennis Ferrer and was an instrumental part of the club's development, both in numbers and competitiveness. Most recent, Bartholet raced at the 2019 U.S. Youth Nationals and was a member of the varsity eight boat that claimed the Head of the Lake title.

On why she joined the Huskies, Bartholet said, "Northeastern has it all: the team, the education, the city and, of course, the river. Honestly, why wouldn't I have picked it? Go Huskies!"
 
 
Joining her sister and current Huskies coxswain Sarah Corey, Kate joins the women's rowing squad after four years with the Dallas United RC and coach Steve Perry. A native of Dallas, Texas, Corey brings in a wealth of racing and technical knowledge to an already stacked Northeastern team.

"I chose Northeastern because I have always enjoyed Boston and wanted to cox on the Charles. I am majoring in Biochemistry and the coop opportunities in the Boston area are second to none," said Corey. "My sister Sara has told me great things about Northeastern, and I am looking forward to spending a year with her before she graduates."
 
 
Next up for the Huskies is Iris Cotrupi. A member of the Great Bay Rowing Club, Cotrupi trained under coach Fred Loucks and comes to Northeastern with outstanding racing experience that has set the Portsmouth, N.H. product up for success at the collegiate level.

"I chose Northeastern because of it's incredible blend of experiential academics and high-level athletics," said Cotrupi. "I can't imagine a better way to learn than through Northeastern's co-op opportunities. I am so excited to row alongside inspiring women in the greatest city in the world."
 
 
Eleanor Loonam joins the Huskies after rowing in the varsity eight for the Sammamish Rowing Association and coach Ferrer. Alongside fellow incoming rower Bartholet, Loonam was an integral part of the Sammamish RA boat that took first at the Head of the Lake this fall.

On why she joined Northeastern, Loonam notes, "I chose Northeastern because of the amazing team culture built by the hard-working women I am excited to call teammates. The school is fantastic, and I'm very excited about the co-op program and all the opportunities it brings. Go Huskies!"
 
 
One of two coxswains joining the Huskies in the fall, Skylar Shea is a product of the highly-competitive Saratoga Rowing Association. During her time with Sarataga training under Eric Gehrke, Shea coxed at a number of high-profile rowing events, including the esteemed Head of the Charles regatta.

"I chose to attend Northeastern because its co-op program provides remarkable opportunities in the medical field," said Shea. "Also, joining this competitive and enthusiastic team provides an environment to grow my skills as a coxswain while surrounded by teammates who motivate me to achieve my goals."
 


Twin sisters Elyse and Hannah Szych hail from the Princeton National Rowing Association, where they spent four years rowing under head coach Matt Carlsen. After competing at the highest levels of junior rowing, Wilhelm expects the Szych sisters to be a "dual threat" for the Huskies.

"I chose Northeastern because it felt like a second home. I really enjoyed my time on campus and imagined a really great next few years," said Elyse. "Some things that made the decision even easier were that I will be joining an awesome team with even more great girls. Secondly, the Cyber Security major at Northeastern really stood out to me, and I am really excited to pursue my academic career in my favorite city."

On why she joined Northeastern alongside her sister Elyse, Hannah states, "I chose Northeastern because of their incredible reputation for academics and their co-op program which will provide me with professional exposure in and out of the classroom. I am also very excited to be joining the Northeastern women's rowing team with their amazing coaches and athletes. I can't wait to come to Boston next fall. I may have to start rooting for the Red Sox!"
 
 
Closing out the Huskies incoming class is Celeste Voutsinas-Klose. A native of Nyack, N.Y., Voutsinas-Klose spent time training under Ivan Rudolph-Shabinsky and the Rockland Rowing Association, a small but highly-competitive club that has seen a number of alums move on to compete at the Division I level.

"As soon as I met the team and the coaches, I knew that Northeastern was where I wanted to row. The team was cohesive and integrated not even a month into the school year. I felt like the team was a family that supported and cared for each other while simultaneously pushing each other to achieve their athletic goals," said Voutsinas-Klose. "Coming from a small club, this was exactly the type of rowing environment that I was looking for. I can't wait to start rowing with the team in the fall. Go Huskies!"