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PULLHARD A COUGAR CREW PUBLICATION

SUMMER 2020 EDITION

COVID & Future Team Update 05

Snake to Bosphorus 09

Alumni Spotlight Al “Shack” Fisher 13

An Inside Look: Anne Spellman 21

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Newly Elected Officer Corps.

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COVID & the Future of the Team

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Remote Training Collage

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From the Snake to the Bosphorus

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Alumni Spotlight: Al “Shack” Fisher

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Team Finances 2020

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Congrats Cougs

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Inside Look: Anne Spellman

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Power10 Campaign

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Planned Giving

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Behind the PullHard

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THE 2020-2021 OFFICER CORPS

HENRY McRAE (‘21) Men’s Commodore Henry is from Sammamish, Washington. He is studying Sport Management and will be entering his fourth year as an oarsman.

SABRINA AMUNDSON (‘21) Woman’s Commodore Sabrina is from Clifford, ND and is entering her 3rd year on the team. She is a senior studying Human Development, Pre-PA.

NATHAN BUDKE (‘21) Men’s Vice Commodore Budke is from Spokane, WA. He is studying Marketing with a Minor in Business Economics and is going into his 4th year on the team.

ANNE SPELLMAN (‘21) Woman’s Vice Commodore Anne is from North Bend, WA. She is a senior studying Kinesiology through the College of Education at WSU. This year, Anne will be a fourth-year oarswomen for the 2020-2021 season.

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Jaime is from Kaneohe, Hawaii. She is majoring in Marketing and is entering her third-year coxing on the team.

CIARA McCALL (‘22) Treasurer Ciara is from Olympia, WA and a rising junior majoring in Biochemistry on the Molecular Biology track. She rowed in high school and will be entering her second-year coxing for Cougar Crew and her fifth year in the sport.

DON KELLY (‘23) Recruitment Coordinator Don is from Spokane, WA. He is studying Civil Engineering and is entering his 2nd year on the team.

JEREMIAH LEE (‘22) University Recreation Liaison Jeremiah is from Renton, WA. He is studying Electrical Engineering and is entering his 3rd year on the team as a coxswain. Jeremiah was the 2019-20 publisher.

RYAN SANDER (‘21) Travel Coordinator Ryan is a sophomore pursuing a business management degree.

This will be his third year on the team.

KARL LESTERHUIS (‘22) Webmaster/Historian Karl Lesterhuis is an rising junior from Moraga, California. This will be Karl’s third year on Cougar Crew, and his fifth-year rowing overall. He intends to study finance. cougarcrew.com

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COUGAR CREW PANDEMIC AND THE

From Head Coach Peter Brevick

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t has been challenging! In the 48 hours just before the start of spring break training every race on the calendar was cancelled. By the next morning the team, and the undergraduate population of the University, had been sent home due to the pandemic. It’s been said many times, but 2020 has most certainly been an unusual year.

When instruction resumed after spring break all classes had been shifted online, we could no longer meet together each day to row, and all racing was gone. We train to be resilient, able to keep driving the boat at top speed with perfect timing through the burning legs of the 3rd 500, and that resiliency was called on this spring.

Something we talk of throughout the year is knowing that at every regatta something will go wrong and as a team we need be prepared for that so we can handle it well. Both qualities were called upon this spring, and likely will be for many months to come. Early in the pandemic that was giving themselves structure amid the uncertainty with their training and their coursework. This summer they’ve joined the jobs and internships that are still happening, and picked up others if their original plans had to change. They’ve gotten out in singles at the rowing clubs that are open, and been running, riding, and lifting their way through summer. Their resiliency has shined through.

As the team approaches the fall semester, having weathered the first stages of this pandemic in remarkably good shape, I want to express thanks, both personally and on behalf of the team. Our Graduate Assistant coaches, Devon McCornack and Milos Aleksic, have been an incredible help.

Supporting athletes, improving the erg room, aiding in boat maintenance and repairs; thank you! The officer corps, both outgoing and incoming, have done a great job with keeping up with the administrative and leadership duties required, and done great work in adapting our recruiting efforts to the current pandemic reality. Towards that end, if you know a student attending WSU this fall who may be interested in joining the WSU crew as a rower or coxswain, please have them get in touch with me! They can email me at pbrevick@wsu.edu.

Lastly, I want to thank you, our alumni and supporters. The Cougar Crew is in an enviable and uncommon situation in many ways and I’d like to highlight two of them. First is the Cougar Crew Alumni Association board. The team is beyond fortunate to have their guidance, support, and stability. (If you’d like to be more involved, many opportunities are available, please contact Chair Tim Richards or myself on www.cougarcrew.com). Second is the broadbased financial and organizational support. From getting new Power 10 supporters, in their words “be a little help with the sting”, to alumni checking in with me and the team, to sharing their curated histories of the team: support like that is what makes the Cougar Crew what it is.

Thank you, and GO COUGS!

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hile measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic have impacted the day-to-day lives of Cougar Crew athletes, the team's dedication to rowing stays constant. Without being able to row down at the Snake or erg in the Fieldhouse, the current team was forced to adapt to the new challenge of training while staying healthy in quarantine. They have turned to creative solutions like running on local trails, taking long bike rides and even turning garages into weight rooms. On top of individual training, the team has been doing

weekly workouts through Zoom, which provided motivation through teammate support. Men’s Commodore-elect, Henry McRae, says quarantine is “a great time to build on the fitness you have gained during the year but also a good way to do lots of cross training. Continuing to train is critical to seeing success during the upcoming season.” While Cougar Crew is stuck at home, we aim to make the most of our time off the water and uphold the team standard of excellence in any way we can.

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n the fall of 1985 a man named Recep (Ratch-ip) Akici arrived in Pullman. He was enrolled in the ESL program at the time to do graduate studies. He came to school with rowing experience and quickly got in touch with Coach Struckmeyer, and it was not long he became an unofficial assistant coach. “Ken was open to other coaches coming in and helping, he liked us hearing different voices.” (Dave Arnold ’88).

The following year, Recep let the team know that he was helping the old American university in Istanbul, Bogazici University (Bo-aa-zee-chee), put together the spring sports festival. He invited them to come and race as the representatives of not only WSU, but the United States. After fundraising for two years, coach Struckmeyer worked with a travel agent to secure flights through a Yugoslavian airline.

Once PAC-10’s concluded, rather than return to Pullman, the team stayed in Sacramento for the night.

The following morning, they organized themselves and flew out of San Francisco to Chicago on a United flight.

The travel party consisted of a heavyweight men’s eight, lightweight men’s eight, open-weight women’s four, lightweight women’s four, coach Struckmeyer, Recep, and an alumna who was an RN. Once in the United terminal in Chicago, the team had their first surprise when they ran into Muhammad Ali. After a few autographs, and pamphlets about the Nation of Islam, the team found their gate and prepped for a long flight to Belgrade.

After boarding it became apparent that there was a problem, the plane was having electrical issues, most noticeably the air conditioning stopped working. The heat and humidity of the Chicago summer soaked into the plane, but they would not let the passengers disembark. “They ran out of water before we took off, so everyone was drinking the coffee creamers.”

(Marietta “Ed” Hall ’91). The team was not the only traveling party, specifically there was a group of nuns taking a Catholic pilgrimage to Medjugorje (Me-jugore-ay) who were singing and praying. “We were protected, we hoped.” (Dave Arnold ’88). After hours of waiting and disagreements about sharing what little water was left, the plane took off, and the team made it to Belgrade for their layover.

Despite only being in the city for a few hours, Coach Struckmeyer planned ahead and had organized a bus tour, along with an opportunity to explore on foot. As Americans, this was an opportunity to glimpse behind the Iron Curtain. “I remember more than anything that everything was grey. It was all poured concrete and steel so it was monochromatic, there wasn’t much variety.” (Kent McCleary ’91). Following the tour of the city, the team had a meal at a traditional restaurant with Yugoslavian folk singing. Afterword, they returned to the bus to catch their flight to Istanbul.

Once the team had disembarked, collected their bags, made their way through customs, they were greeted by their guides who would also act as

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FROM THE SNAKE TO THE BOSHPORUS interpreters during their stay. Guiding the men were Esra Özsoy, Hakan Gurocak, Can Ding, and Okay Egdirici.

Guiding the women were Zeynep Ulner and Defne Koror. After introductions they found their bus and set off for the university. Thankfully the bus ride was short, and they were able to grab their bags and begin the walk to the guest houses. The neighborhood they were staying in was called Bebek. Perched on the hillside it looked out over the Bosphorus strait. They were taken across a large dirt-packed field that would serve as the arena for the track and field events, which some of the team entered after the regatta. After crossing the field, the team split and followed their guides to their respective guest houses. “I’ll never forget as we were walking up to the front door a massive water bomb was dropped right in front of us. It was huge. We turned to one of our guides who had been an exchange student in the states, and he assured us it was just a joke.” (Kent McCleary ’91).

The next morning the team prepped to pick up their boats, which were being stored across the river on the Asian side of the city. Several very small taxis were waved down and everyone piled in. Crossing the bridge proved to be difficult due to bumper to bumper traffic, a far cry from Pullman. Rather than trailer the boats back across the bridge they decided they would simply row them across the river to the university. This proved more challenging than expected. The distance itself is not great; at its widest, the Bosphorus is only 700m across. However, the Bosphorus is the only link between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, which is connected to the Mediterranean. As a result, this natural strait is an international waterway with not just local ships, but ocean-going vessels. This made getting back to the university immensely more difficult.

“We were rowing back and were passed by two Soviet military ships. They kicked up a huge wake and we were all a little uncertain what to do. I jokingly told Thad, who was coxing, “take a power ten”, which he did. The boat crashed through the wave and the bow six got nailed, and the boat was full of water.” (Kent McCleary ’91).

The team spent several days practicing on the Bosphorus, and between sessions would spend time exploring the city. The guides were tested as the group scattered as they visited major landmarks like the Blue

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Mosque, Haga Sofia, and Grand Bazaar, where Coach Struckmeyer put his ability to haggle to great effect, walking away with several Turkish rugs. On the other hand, some team members purchased what they thought would be cologne, but was in fact water, to the exasperation of the guides who had warned them as much. Some connected with athletes from other teams and explored together, taking a river tour up to the Black Sea. Many of the team attended social events at the university, some of which were thrown specifically for them. Due to the sheer number and physical size of the American representatives, they drew a fair amount of attention.

After a few days of practice and a photo op with a Turkish newspaper (which involved getting in the boats while wearing jeans) the team was prepped to race. The racing itself was held on the Golden Horn, an offshoot of the Bosphorus on the southern end. It was a reclamation site; the Turkish government had made a

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Bogazici University 2:02 WSU B (Lightweights) 2:09 WSU A (Heavyweights) 2:11

3000 meter:

Bogazici University 7:32 WSU B (Lightweights) 7:40 WSU A (Heavyweights) 7:42

Women: 2000 meter WSU A 8:38 WSU B 8:39 Bogazici 8:45

*It is in the authors estimation that the distances were measured poorly, with the 500m being a bit long, and the 3k being a bit short.

great effort to clean it up to the point where small boats could be on it safely. Despite this, ominous bubbles would surface occasionally, and there were pockets where the smell alone would burn the eyes and throat.

Coach Struckmeyer informed the team they were to avoid getting splashed at all costs, and to clean up immediately after the racing. Recep had pulled together a men’s 8+ and women’s 4+ to race, including himself in the men’s boat. It was not until after the trip that a visiting professor from Bogazici informed the team that the men’s 8+ was comprised of members from the Turkish national team. The racing itself consisted of a 500m sprint, then a 3k for the men, and a 2k for the women.* The Turkish 8+ won both the 500 and 3k, followed by the lightweights, then heavyweights. On the women’s side events played out a little differently. It was brought to the team’s attention that the Turkish boat was made up of scullers who had minimal experience sweeping. The WSU boats immediately pulled away, but had to rein it in. “The coxswains kept telling us lighten up, but the boats kept trading places to be in first.” (Marietta “Ed” Hall ’91).

After the racing finished the team had a few days to enjoy the rest of the festival and explore the city. Some participated in other events. Dave Arnold entered the track meet, racing (and winning) the 3000m. Others continued to explore the city. Once the trip concluded, many went home, but others spent time touring around Europe. For the majority of the group, this was the first time abroad, and it was truly a cultural experience as much as a competitive one. The spirit of connection across the sport was only highlighted further when Hakan Gurocak, one of the guides, came to Pullman to pursue a PhD, and later went on to establish the school of engineering and computer science at the Vancouver campus. While the team may not have won every race, it cannot be said the trip did not have value.

Special thanks to Dr. Hakan Gurocak, Dr. Dave Arnold ’88, Marietta “Ed” Hall ’91, Kent McCleary ’91, and Coach Struckmeyer for their contributions, it would not have happened without you.

Go Cougs! – David Herrick ‘14

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

A L “ S H AC K ” F I S H E R (‘ 79)

AL “SHACK” FISHER A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

David Herrick: When did you row for WSU?

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ithin Cougar Crew lore no boat is more notable than The Meat Wagon, the 1979 IRA championship crew. This boat was referenced early and often in my rowing career, and yet the details of this storied boat were an unknown to me.

I was connected with Al “Shack” Fisher (’79), the coxswain of this crew, in late May. I felt that Shack was an appropriate person to interview, not only because he has a unique perspective as the driver of that crew, but he also has been working as a hospital administrator during the pandemic. His story was one I was eager to listen to, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Go Cougs

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S: It was different. I was recruited by Dave Emigh, he coached the Meat Wagon with Struckmeyer. I lived in Orton Hall which was Co-Ed back in the day. He heard a loud voice and said “hey we need coxswains”. I had no idea what that meant but said “Ok, I’ll give it a try”.

It was just fun, I enjoyed it.

DH: The team was still quite new when you joined; what was the culture like?

S: A lot of debauching. We all had different nicknames, we were a close group of guys. We had the women’s team too, we all spent a lot of time together.

DH: I’m very curious about the 1979 season. When did it occur to you that you might have something special on your hands?

WSU COUGAR CREW S: The guys were talking about it early on, but I spent time at the VA hospital in Seattle for an internship that fall. I came back for spring and I was in the heavyweight eight which was excellent, we really had some phenomenal guys in there. Our first race was in Burnaby, Canada; that set the tone. Then we went to Bellingham and raced the Huskies. We came from behind and won. We always seemed to come from behind, even at the IRA. DH: How did PAC-10’s go? Did you race the 4+ or was that not till the build-up to the IRA? S: The 4+ was just for the IRA, the PAC-10 didn’t have the 4+ then. We were racing at Redwood shores which only allowed for two boats to race at a time. Our first race was against UCLA, we were side by side until the 1000 when I called a flutter for 20 strokes and then settled, this let us take the lead and we never looked back. Our second race was against UW. The race was tight until about 750 to go when they took a move and pulled away. I think we finished about a length behind them, it was a great race. This put us in the 3rd and 4th spot against Oregon State. We rowed a sloppy race for that one, we couldn’t settle, and my steering was off which didn’t help the situation. We lost and finished in 4th overall, with Cal winning the whole thing, UW took 2nd, and OSU 3rd.

DH: How was the IRA camp after PAC-10’s?

S: [Laughs] It happened. We had a week of prep and flew to Philly, then drove to Syracuse since it was cheaper. We didn’t have that much water time after the PAC-10’s.

Actually, after that race, the Syracuse coxswain came over and asked if we planned on racing at a 42 again, I told him we were thinking about it. I guess he believed me.

DH: Tell me about the racing, how did the heats go?

DH: What about the finals? Were you more nervous or excited?

S: For the heats we were rigged funny, the boat was rigged lighter than normal. We got into a race with Coast Guard and we went out there at a 41 or 42 for the whole thing. We got through and won the race so we were able to skip reps. After the race we took the boat to Dave Emigh and Struckmeyer and told them about it. They went over the boat and fixed the rigging and we were good to go.

S: I was always hyped up, you can ask the guys about that. I remember I weighed in at 116lbs so we had to get extra weight. Before the final, Doug [Engle] said he was the most relaxed he ever was going into the race.

We got up to the line and there was a cross wind, so the boat kept shifting. In fact, the officials went to a countdown start. Syracuse popped out first. Our starts

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT AL “SHACK” FISHER A L “ S H AC K ” F I S H E R (‘ 79)

starts were OK, nothing to write home about, but once we settled down we did fine. Syracuse was up until the 1000. They were rating really high, then at that point they got a little sluggish. We took a few power-10’s and passed them. The guys wanted to know where the other crews were, but we had such a good lead I didn’t see anyone when I glanced left and right. I wanted to look behind, but I didn’t want to turn around and throw the boat off. The last thing we needed was for someone to catch a crab.

At 500 to go Doug asked where Coast Guard was, but I had no idea.

At 250 to go I called for a lift, but “Squishy” [Chris Gulluck] argued against it, so we did a power 10 for posterity.

DH: What was your first thought when you crossed the line?

S: It was really unbelievable, we were just very excited. It didn’t hit us until we got the trophy.

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DH: What was the most memorable moment of the race for you?

S: Just the whole thing. If we had finished 2nd none of this would have mattered in the same way. When we got home there were signs welcoming us back, there were even “National Champions” banners.

DH: Did you do any racing after college?

S: Yes, I lived in Detroit and hooked up with the Detroit Boat Club. I learned to scull and actually placed 3rd in a novice race. I must have been in my 30’s then.

DH: Shifting topics, it’s my understanding you’re a hospital administrator. What does your role entail?

S: I run a 25 critical access bed hospital in Omak, Washington. We perform about 1,100 surgeries per year, our ER sees 9,000 patients, and we deliver about 250 births a year DH: Has your role changed with the pandemic?.

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S: My role itself hasn’t changed. What changed is how we operate. We have “incident command” to go over what we need to do to provide safe patient care. We review procedures and protocols more frequently. and changes in visitor policy, changes in how we preform surgery. There’s pre-testing for patients now.

DH: How has the hospital and community response been?

S: The hospital has been great. Some people in the community have gotten mad at our rules, but everyone who comes in has to get a temperature check and needs to wear a mask, or they don’t come in.

DH: How hard it has the community been hit?

S: Not hard, we’ve had 44 positive cases with only two deaths so far. We haven’t seen much in our facility.

One wing has been dedicated as a respiratory wing in case we have a surge in patients.

DH: Are you optimistic about the future?

S: I would say so. We are allowed to have elective surgery now. We have a campaign for people to get help when they need it versus being on death’s door.

Our hospital is receiving close to 10 million in federal aid. We’re also considered a small business so we benefited from the payments there, that helps with payroll. I think managing a hospital is very similar to managing a boat, everyone needs to work together for it to work. I’ve seen coxswains ruin a race, so that is always on my mind, it’s the same thing with the hospital, I need to do things ethically to get the job done.

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TEAM FINANCES 2020 WSU Cougar Crew Endowment Performance Our Endowments

- Crew Endowment - Meinhart Endowment - Struckmeyer-Burkhart Endowment - Tim Richards ‘80 Cougar Crew Endowment

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TEAM INCOME

Miscellaneous 14.8% University 14.8%

Cougar Crew Days & Donations 40.7%

Athlete Fundraising 14.8% Athelete Dues 14.3% Race Travel 2.1%

TEAM EXPENSES Equipment 35.2%

Operations* 52.4%

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CONGRATS COUGS ‘20 ERIC & LISA DEMARIS

LAUREN & CHRIS DEMO

SEAN & THERESA MARTIN

On May 9th, 2020

On May 1st, 2020

On October 2nd, 2019

Eric DeMaris (’13) married Lisa Roeller in a small “COVID era” wedding. He also graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and began his three-year family medicine residency at the University of Minnesota St. John’s Hospital Program in Maplewood, Minnesota.

Lauren Demo (’12) and her husband Chris celebrated the birth of their son, Weston Craig Demo.

Sean Martin (’08) and his wife Theresa celebrated the birth of their son, Ewan Martin.

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EZEKIEL NELSON

May 15th, 2020

A Note from the Editor.

Dr. Tammy Crawford (’85) was named by the College of Education as an outstanding faculty member for teaching. The form reads: “Central to the Sport Management program’s mission is the balance between imparting conceptual knowledge and facilitating professional skill development. Nowhere is this balance more effectively achieved than in Dr. Crawford’s approaching to teaching.”

I want to take a moment to acknowledge Zeke and his achievements. First off, balancing rowing and architecture as an undergraduate is impressive, both are highly demanding of time, energy, and focus, yet Zeke completed it. This spring, Zeke graduated from WSU with a Masters in Architecture, an accomplishment that deserves our applause and celebration. On a more personal level, I want to thank Zeke for all that he has done for The Pull Hard. I have had many alumni tell me how much they love the new look and design. All credit goes to Zeke for the layout and style that we have come to see in this newsletter. He has transformed our publication into something we can all be proud of. I can say with confidence that without his efforts we would not be where we are today, and all on a volunteer basis. So, thank you Zeke, for all you have done and continue to do. Go Cougs.

-David Herrick (’14)

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INSIDE LOOK ANNE SPELLMAN ANNE SPELLMAN

GETTING TO KNOW THE TEAM

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ourth year oarswoman Anne Spellman is Cougar Crew’s incoming Women’s Vice Commodore from North Bend, Washington. She is majoring in kinesiology, with plans to get her doctorate in physical therapy after graduating in the spring of 2021. Her love of athletics and sport has fueled Anne in the past three years and beyond.

Anne was first drawn to WSU after touring the campus her junior year of high school. She felt at home and was excited by all of the possibilities that WSU had to offer. Before joining Cougar Crew Anne had no prior rowing experience, but had an athletic background in soccer, swimming and tennis. Anne stumbled upon the team after finding a flyer and decided to give it a try with her friend Kelly. She ended up falling in love with the sport; the atmosphere and bond of the team was different from what she had experienced in the past, yet still had the competitive spirit she loved.

In her novice year, Anne was a part of the N4+ that placed 5th in the A final at ACRA’s. The following year, Anne returned to ACRA’s in the V4+ and placed 2nd.

Anne was so proud of her progress stating, “I know now that I am capable of so much more, and each day I want to grow as an athlete.” She is pushed by her teammates, and is motivated by their drive for constant improvement to succeed both on and off the water.

Anne’s bond with her teammates is unmatched and through Cougar Crew, she has met some of her best friends who she shares some of her fondest memories with.

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It is the little things that Anne enjoys most about Cougar Crew, from the early morning rows, to jamming out to music on the van rides to and from the river, and even the long winter training days in the fieldhouse. She savors every moment that leads to her favorite part of the season, to compete at ACRA’s in Georgia against some of the best clubs in the nation. Being a part of Cougar Crew’s legacy makes her feel as though she is part of something bigger, more than just an undergraduate at WSU.

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Anne (Stroke) of the V4+ that placed 2nd at WIRA, 2019 Anne has seen so much growth in the team during her time on Cougar Crew. In the future, she sees the potential for the women to send down a N8+ and V8+ to ACRA’s to compete in the A final. Anne wishes to share with younger teammates “Don’t get discouraged if you aren’t reaching your goal or getting the hang of rowing right away, there are always going to be some off days. Learn from those experiences and make the most of each day. We are all capable of so much more than what we think we are.”

-Jaime Tom ‘22

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JOIN THE POWER10 FAMILY

Even if your rowing days are long over, there is still a way to take a Power 10 for Cougar Crew!

The Power 10 Campaign was established in 2010 with the goal to engage as many Cougar Crew alumni and supporters as possible through modest monthly donations that go directly to support the current team expenses.

As of today, we have 64 generous Power 10 contributors, which brings in over $13,000 to the team annually. This direct deposit system has become something the team can rely on from year to year. It is the goal of both the CCAA and current team to improve on this list; to reach at least 200 Power 10 members by Cougar Crew Days 2021, which could entirely cover the coaching salaries.

To join the Power 10 Campaign through the WSU Foundation, click here and be sure to specify as a monthly donation at checkout. Alternatively, you can navigate to www.cougarcrew.com, click ‘Support’, and click the ‘Power 10’ button.

Josh Proctor Power 10 Campaign Chair Cougar Crew 1997 - 2001 CURRENT POWER 10 CAMPAIGN DONORS Alan Scott Alexander Weatbrook Allison Thomas Andria Day Ann Rorie Ashley Vu August Theodore Boyle Blaine and Susan Beardsley Charles Remington Colby Farvour Craig and Lisa Curtis Darrin and Lisa Clark David Herrick Devon McCornack Doug and Lori Wordell Douglas and Carol Lindahl Douglas and Renee Engle Eric Zook Ernest and Alice Iseminger Garrett Lyman Griffin Berger Guy Marden Jacob Logar James Flynn and Marcia Muto Jess and Victoria O’Dell Jim and Vickie Rudd Joe Sudar Joey and Frankie Tennison John and Bonnie Lafer

John and Kristie McBride John and Shirley DeLong John Gehring John Sanders Josh Proctor Kenton McCleary Kimberly and Greg Miller Kramer Wahlberg Lori and Roeland Collet Lucas Jones Lucas Hunter Marietta Hall Mark Petrie Mark Hoffman Mitchell Williams Patrick and Mary Pursley Peter Brevick Philip and Pamela Sprute Richard Ray and Kathleen Randall Robert and Cynthia MacDougall Robert and Jeana Obom Ryan and Sarah Hui Ryan James Herrington Ryan Krastins Scott and Diana McCornack Sean and Linda Gibson Sean Martin

Steve Huhta Thomas C. Anderson Thomas Gould and Virginia McCabe Tim Richards, Tom Caudill, Trevor Vernon Vincent Xaudaro and Coleen Thompson Weston Spivia William Miedema

THIS FISCAL YEAR BROUGHT US 64 TOTAL DONORS AND AN INCREDIBLE $14,617 THANK YOU & GO COUGS!

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PLANNED GIVING You Have the Power to Change Cougs’ Lives

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WSU COUGAR CREW

We know how proud you are of being a Washington State University Coug. Not only that, you’re part of a special breed of Cougs—crew alumni! Did you know that you can use your commitment to WSU to change the life of a student? After you turn 70 ½, you’re required to withdraw annually from your IRA, however, if you transfer those funds directly to the WSU Foundation, you can support the areas you care about and avoid paying income tax. When you make a gift through your will, revocable living trust, or beneficiary designation in support of WSU, you can maintain your current lifestyle and commitments while supporting the next generation of Cougs. It’s a winwin. Learn more about how you can change lives and make a tax-smart decision at the same time by visiting giftplanning.wsu.edu, calling 800-448-2978 or emailing gpoffice@wsu.edu.

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WSU COUGAR CREW EDITOR | DAVID HERRICK pullhard@cougarcrew.com David Herrick is the primary editor for The Pullhard, and rowed from 2010-2014. He is currently an assistant coach for the woman’s team at Oregon State.

DESIGNER & PUBLISHER | EZEKIEL NELSON zeke.nelson@outlook.com Ezekiel Nelson has been the layout and graphic designer for The Pullhard for the past two years. He started this position in his senior year as the team publisher. Recently, Zeke has recieved his Master’s of Architecture and now works for an architecture firm in Wyoming

TEAM PUBLISHER | JAIME TOM jaime.tom@wsu.edu Jaime Tom is third year coxswain and the current team publisher. She is from Hawaii and is pursuing her undergraduate degree in Marketing.

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