• National Honor Society. Personal: Bethany L. Callaway • born June 22, 1990 • daughter of Eric Callaway and Lynn Hale • has an older brother and a twin brother • nursing major at Delaware with a minor in the-
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FRESHMAN BEAR, DEL. / URSULINE ACADEMY At Delaware: First-year member of the Blue Hens. High School: Earned varsity letters as a member of the basketball and lacrosse teams at Ursuline Academy • won a state championship in 2012 as a member of the basketball team • played volleyball during her freshman year of high school. Personal: Laurell Madison Clark • born February 2,1994 • daughter of Henry and Laurel Clark • has a sister, Gabrielle • father played football at Wesley College • exercise science major at Delaware • enjoys listening to music and playing basketball.
At Delaware: Second-year member of the squad who has earned one letter. 2012 Season: Competed in all seven events for the Blue Hens • member of the Varsity Fours boat that finished fifth at the CAA Championships • competed with the Novice Eights during the other six meets of the year • member of the Novice Eights boat that was named National 5 & 10 Best of the Blue Hens Athlete of the Week on April 2 after finishing second at the Occoquan Sprints • earned the UD Team Coaches Award for novice rowers. High School: Participated in soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, volleyball, and rowing at The Baldwin School • varsity letterwinner in soccer, volleyball, and rowing • earned first team All-Main-Line, All-Inter AC, and second team All-Inter AC honors while playing volleyball • senior captain of the volleyball team • named MVP after senior season of volleyball • elected Athletic Association Representative. Personal: Denise Maire Cirelli ("sarill-e") • born February 22, 1993 • daughter of Joe and Adriane Cirelli • has a younger brother • exercise science major at Delaware who aspires to become a physical therapist • began rowing in 11th grade • enjoys baking and playing sports • participated and medaled in the Canadian Nationals in the Lightweight Fours during senior year.
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J ESSICA C OOPER FRESHMAN NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA. / FRIENDS CENTRAL At Delaware: First-year member of the Blue Hens. High School: Played softball, field hockey and basketball at Friends Central • winner of the Outstanding Senior Athlete award • named to softball first team all-league in 2009-2011 and honorable mention in 2008 • All-Main Line selection in 2011 • named softball team MVP in 2010 and 2011 • tabbed 2010 field hockey team MVP • member of the students admission committee. Personal: Jessica Hillary Cooper • born February 17,1993 • daughter of Glenn and Cindi Cooper • has a brother, Ben • human services major at Delaware.
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At Delaware: Second-year member of the squad who has earned one letter. 2012 Season: Competed in all seven meets for the Blue Hens • member of the Varsity Fours boat that finished fifth at the Occoquan Sprints • competed with the Second Varsity Eights that placed fifth in its heat at the Knecht Cup • competed with the Second Varsity Eights during the Saint Joseph’s Tri-Meet and the Old Dominion Tri-Meet • member of the Second Varsity Eights boat at the CAA Championships and Dad Vail Regatta. High School: Fouryear participant on the rowing team at Pine Crest Preparatory School • three-year varsity letterwinner • ranked second in Scholastic National 2010 Women's Junior Fours • qualified for Scholastic Nationals senior year in Eights and Varsity Fours • senior year captain • elected club representative in student council • head of Community Service Board. Personal: Calla Marie Cissel ("ci-sull") • born November 16, 1993 • daughter of Jana Blackwell • has one younger brother, Chandler Cissel • nursing student at Delaware who hopes to become a nurse practitioner • chose Delaware because of the strong nursing program and the great coaching staff • goal is to win a CAA title and earn medals • began rowing freshman year of high school • enjoys baking and cooking and would like to start a baking business • works as a summer camp counselor.
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SENIOR MASHPEE, MASS. / PAPILLION LA VISTA SOUTH (NEB.) At Delaware: Fourth-year member of the squad who has earned two letters • has competed in 18 career events. 2012 Season: Competed in all but one meet for the Blue Hens • member of the Varsity Fours boat at the Occoquan Sprints, Knecht Cup and CAA Championships • participated with the Novice Eights boat that placed fourth at the Dad Vail Regatta • member of the Second Eights at the Saint Joseph’s Quad Meet and the Second Varsity Eights at the Murphy Cup • named to CAA Academic Honor Roll. 2011 Season: Competed in all seven events as a member of the Second Varsity Eights • placed third at the CAA
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