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2016-17 William Smith Rowing Roster

KEN DeBOLT
KEN DeBOLT
KEN DeBOLT

Laurie VanBenschoten

  • Class Senior
  • Height 5-10
  • Hometown Arlington, Mass.
  • Highschool Arlington
  • Major Sociology

Biography

Participated in the Colleges' study abroad program in Aix-en-Provence, France.

2015-16: All-Liberty League ... S. Ford Weiskittel Most Valuable Oarswoman Award ... Liberty League All-Academic ... Dean's List ... Competed in the varsity eight ... Turned in a third place showing in the Challenge on the Canal ... Led the then 15th-ranked varsity eight to a second place finish in Worcester, Mass., trailing only No. 7 Tufts and besting No. 10 WPI ... Helped the 1V secure a silver medal at the Liberty League Championships, securing the program's sixth consecutive Liberty League title ... Finished second in the NCAA petite final.

2014-15: All-Liberty League ... Liberty League All-Academic ... Competed in the varsity eight ... Won gold medal in the V8 at Liberty League Championships ... Helped V8 place 12th at Head of the Charles ... Member of one Liberty League Boat of the Week. 

2013-14: Competed in the novice eight and second varsity eight ... Won the novice eight event at the Head of the Genesee ... Won a gold medal in the second varsity eight at the Liberty League Championships ... Also captured a gold medal in the second varsity eight at the New York State Championships ... Finished sixth in the ECAC NIRC second varsity eight grand final.

Arlington High School: Two-time varsity letter winner in swimming ... Competed for a club rowing team not affiliated with AHS.

Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14First-Year

    5'9"
  • 2014-15Sophomore

    5'9"
  • 2015-16Junior

    5'9"
  • 2016-17Senior

    5'10"