College Record 2013

in prosecco kindly provided by the Development Office. Two alumni of the Club,
Nanda Pirie and Jill Betts, were involved in the coaching of OUWLRC, and six
current members trained with University squads, demonstrating the high quality
of rowers that the Wolfpack is producing.
In Trinity Term, after six weeks of solid training, Summer Eights was upon us. The
first three days’ weather was hardly summer, with heavy rain and wind creating
tough conditions. We entered six strong crews, two men’s and four women’s. The
highlight was W1 bumping up into the First Division, the reward of many years
of investment in the women’s side. M1 maintained its high position in the First
Division and is now fifth on the river, an amazing achievement, especially for the
three novices who had worked their way up through the ranks. M2 and W2 are
steadily climbing the divisions, with W2 being the third fastest ‘second’ boat. M3
has bumped its way up too and is close to achieving the fixed divisions.
There have also been some changes off the water. Recently we bought a single scull
in memory of Bernard Henry, using money raised by alumni. Bernard Henry joined
the Club in about 1998 and ran its land training. He made a major contribution to
the fitness of the crews for years, an amazing achievement, given the range of his
other commitments; and a totally selfless one, as he never rowed himself.
There have been significant changes in administration, to help the Club run even
more smoothly in the future. The members of the committee have worked very hard,
often behind the scenes, and I would like to thank them for the achievements they
have made possible. Our continued success is also due to continued support from
the College and St Cross College, to whom we are very grateful. I also thank all our
dedicated coaches, the coxes, crews and supporters. The new committee has already
been elected, and training and preparation are well underway. I look forward to
another year of progress, and wish the Club every success in recruitment, training,
and bumping up the divisions.
Katherine Henson
President 2012-13
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