Indiana University Athletics
IU Rowing Introduces 19 Signees
6/28/2022 10:43:00 AM | Women's Rowing
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Head coach Steve Peterson and the Indiana rowing program introduced 19 newcomers for the 2022-23 season on Tuesday (June 27).
Meredith Barber | Zionsville, Ind.
"I chose IU because, growing up, I got to watch my sisters and their rowing experience with IU. I always enjoyed watching them bond with their teammates and talk about how much they loved the team and the sport, and I wanted to experience the same thing for myself in college. I also believe that IU's program is a good fit for me and feels incredibly welcoming with a great team dynamic."
Emily Bowden | Christchurch, New Zealand
"I really like the campus and the vibe of the coaches and the team. It feels like a really close-knit team."
Reagan Brown | North Venon, Ind.
"I have always loved Bloomington, and my family loves sports. I love IU."
Payton Dilger | Ferdinand, Ind.
"It's not far from home, and the campus is beautiful."
Abby Hawksworth | Mokena, Ill.
"I was accepted into the Kelley School of Business, I fell in love with the campus and every box was checked off on my list."
Laureli Hendrix | Murfreesboro, Tenn.
"I immediately had an amazing connection with the coaches, and I knew I was at home when I stepped on campus."
Isabel Kiessel | Park Ridge, Ill.
"IU offers amazing academic and athletic opportunities, but what pushed me to choose IU was the beautiful atmosphere on campus and throughout Bloomington. It is a diverse place, and I can see myself learning and growing here. I'm excited to start in the fall."
Yael Kiser | Carmel, Ind.
"I chose IU because I kept hearing about the amazing environment of caring students and staff. I wanted to go to a school with a great academic reputation and high standards with a fun and challenging atmosphere, so I chose IU!"
Kristina Kokot | Chesterton, Ind.
"I love IU's campus. It is gorgeous year-round and has so much history that I am excited to be part of. Their athletic facilities are also top of the line, and they have the best programs for athletes. It was hard to say no to IU."
Sierra Leach | Noblesville, Ind.
"IU has a great program for the major I am interested in, and I have loved the environment when I have gone down to visit."
Chelsie Lindauer | Bloomington, Ind.
"The O'Neill School gave me everything I wanted in one spot and Bloomington has always been home for me."
Emily Livingston | Union City, Ind.
"IU was the best option for me, and I was intrigued by the idea of rowing. The campus was gorgeous, and the opportunities were the best for me."
Madelyn Markey | Collegeville, Pa.
"I chose IU because as soon as I stepped on campus, the coaching staff and team culture made me feel welcome and comfortable. Knowing the outstanding history of Hoosier athletics its high academic standards, I am beyond grateful to have been given the opportunity to pursue both my academic and athletic goals at IU. Go Hoosiers!"
Frances McCorkle | Carmel, Ind.
"I chose IU for the beautiful campus, culture of Bloomington, Luddy School and to follow my older sister."
Kaylee Mulligan | Fort Wayne, Ind.
"I loved the campus and the vibe that everyone gave off. The Hoosier pride that everyone has is great, and it seemed like a perfect fit for me!"
Brooke Pitchford | Hamilton, New Zealand
"I loved the amazing team culture and passion each athlete had about IU and how they all strive to contribute to the development and success of the program. I also saw it as an environment that would push my limits and develop my rowing while having a new, exciting and enjoyable experience."
Paige Powers | Angola, Ind.
"I grew up hearing about IU's exceptional academics, especially in the business school. While I am not sure exactly what school of study I will stay in at IU, I know that the university can offer me the interdisciplinary education that I want."
Grace Rowland | Marion, Ind.
"I chose IU for many reasons. My father is an Indiana University alum, so IU has a special place in my family. I have grown up cheering on the Hoosiers and visiting campus for games and during school breaks. I can't wait to have something else in common with my dad, who is one of my biggest role models. Indiana has exceptional programs for what I want to study as well as a beautiful campus. IU athletics is also a huge factor. The stadiums are gorgeous, and IU is home to some of the best athletic programs in the country. I can't wait to compete for its coaches and work with the staff."
Caroline Schrieber | Berwyn, Pa.
"I chose IU because of the welcoming coaches and team culture that made me feel right at home. The strong academics, athletics, and beautiful campus made my decision easy."
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Meredith Barber | Zionsville, Ind.
- Daughter of James Barber and Dawn Ayers
- Attended Zionsville Community High School
- Six-year competitor at the Indianapolis Rowing Center
- Involved in National Art Honor Society, Students for Choice and Chamber Choir
- Sisters Lindsey (2013-16) and Emily (2014-17) rowed at IU
"I chose IU because, growing up, I got to watch my sisters and their rowing experience with IU. I always enjoyed watching them bond with their teammates and talk about how much they loved the team and the sport, and I wanted to experience the same thing for myself in college. I also believe that IU's program is a good fit for me and feels incredibly welcoming with a great team dynamic."
Emily Bowden | Christchurch, New Zealand
- Daughter of Julian Bowden and Kate Trolove
- Attended Christchurch Girls High School
- Five-year rowing and 14-year field hockey competitor
- Currently rows with Wairau Rowing Club
- Awarded Zonta Sportswoman of the Year (2021), Canterbury Rowing Association Female School Rower of the Year (2021), Christchurch Girls High School Most Promising Rower (2021), Christchurch Girls High School Crew of the Year (2021), and Christchurch Girls High School Field Hockey Captain (2021)
- Sister, Sophie Bowden, currently rows for IU
"I really like the campus and the vibe of the coaches and the team. It feels like a really close-knit team."
Reagan Brown | North Venon, Ind.
- Daughter of Deron and Lora Brown
- Attended Jennings County High School
- Four-year swimming and tennis competitor and one-year cross country runner
- Named Athlete of the Year, Most Valuable Player and earned academic all-state honors in both swimming and tennis
- Involved in Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Student Athletes, National Honor Society, German Honor Society, Jennings County Swim Club, Tennis Club, and served as class secretary
- Recipient of the Indiana Rising Star award
"I have always loved Bloomington, and my family loves sports. I love IU."
Payton Dilger | Ferdinand, Ind.
- Daughter of Mark and Audra Dilger
- Attended Forest Park High School
- Four-year soccer, dance and tennis competitor
- Involved in National Honor Society, BETA, Rangers for Christ, Student Council, Key Club, 4-H, and Catholic Work Camp
"It's not far from home, and the campus is beautiful."
Abby Hawksworth | Mokena, Ill.
- Daughter of James and Brenda Hawksworth
- Attended Lincoln-Way Central High School
- Competed in gymnastics and diving
- Named Student-Athlete of the Year (2021)
- A four-year high honor roll student and magna cum laude graduate
- Involved in National Honor Society, Maddog Strong Student Association and yearbook
- Accepted into Kelley School of Business
"I was accepted into the Kelley School of Business, I fell in love with the campus and every box was checked off on my list."
Laureli Hendrix | Murfreesboro, Tenn.
- Daughter of Bennie and Kristi Hendrix
- Attended Oakland High School
- Ten-year softball competitor
- Lady Charger Award recipient and Dean's List honoree
- Involved in National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, HOSA, FCA, and Clinical Internship Program
"I immediately had an amazing connection with the coaches, and I knew I was at home when I stepped on campus."
Isabel Kiessel | Park Ridge, Ill.
- Daughter of Michael and Adrienne Kiessel
- Attended Maine South High School
- Fourteen-year soccer and five-year volleyball competitor
- Captain of her high school and club soccer teams
- Earned all-conference and all-sectional honors in soccer (2022)
- Involved in Environmental Club, Empower Club, and Botanist Club
- Serves her community as a TOPS soccer coach, Hebrew school teaching assistant, physical therapist aid intern, and membership chair for Senior Youth Group
"IU offers amazing academic and athletic opportunities, but what pushed me to choose IU was the beautiful atmosphere on campus and throughout Bloomington. It is a diverse place, and I can see myself learning and growing here. I'm excited to start in the fall."
Yael Kiser | Carmel, Ind.
- Daughter of Kevin and Pam Kiser
- Attended Carmel High School
- Three-year rowing, eight-year cross country and six-year track & field competitor
- Rowed with the Indianapolis Rowing Center and Barry University
- Dean's list scholar
- Involved in National Honor Society, Key Club, 4H and the Lily Explorer Program
"I chose IU because I kept hearing about the amazing environment of caring students and staff. I wanted to go to a school with a great academic reputation and high standards with a fun and challenging atmosphere, so I chose IU!"
Kristina Kokot | Chesterton, Ind.
- Daughter of Nick and Lori Kokot
- Attended Chesterton High School
- Four-year basketball and track & field competitor
- Earned all-conference honors and team Mental Attitude award in track
- Received academic all-state laurels and team Sportsmanship Award in basketball
- Member of the National Honor Society
- Principal's Honor Roll, high honor roll, and honor roll recipient all four years
"I love IU's campus. It is gorgeous year-round and has so much history that I am excited to be part of. Their athletic facilities are also top of the line, and they have the best programs for athletes. It was hard to say no to IU."
Sierra Leach | Noblesville, Ind.
- Attended Noblesville High School
- Seven-year tennis competitor
- Named Hamilton County Reporter All-County in tennis (2021)
- Graduated summa cum laude with amNational Merit Scholar Letter of Commendation recognition
- National Honors Society, Musical Impact, Spanish Club, Key Club, FCA
- Volunteered at Grace Church and as the boy's tennis manager
"IU has a great program for the major I am interested in, and I have loved the environment when I have gone down to visit."
Chelsie Lindauer | Bloomington, Ind.
- Daughter of Jeff and Angela Lindauer
- Attended Bloomington South High School
- Four-year tennis and two-year volleyball competitor
- Three-time Captain's Award recipient (Twice for tennis, once for volleyball)
- Involved in National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Dance Marathon Executive Committee and Panther Activity Council
- Honor roll scholar all four years of high school
"The O'Neill School gave me everything I wanted in one spot and Bloomington has always been home for me."
Emily Livingston | Union City, Ind.
- Daughter of Darby and Amanda Livingston
- Attended Union City High School
- Four-year basketball, softball and volleyball competitor
- All-county performer in all three sports
- Recipient of the Gary Horner Sportsmanship Award, Sportsmanship/Leadership Award, and Spirit Award
- Honor roll, all-academic team and academic all-state honoree
- Involved in National Honor Society, Student Council, DECA, FCA, SADD, KISS TV, and Theater Club
"IU was the best option for me, and I was intrigued by the idea of rowing. The campus was gorgeous, and the opportunities were the best for me."
Madelyn Markey | Collegeville, Pa.
- Daughter of Nick and Heather Markey
- Attended Gwynedd Mercy Academy
- Four-year rowing and three-year swimmer competitor
- Finished 11th in the Lightweight 4+ (2019) and 15th in the 2V8 (2022) at SRAA Nationals
- Involved in youth ministry and service and serves as a Gwynedd Mercy Academy Ambassador
"I chose IU because as soon as I stepped on campus, the coaching staff and team culture made me feel welcome and comfortable. Knowing the outstanding history of Hoosier athletics its high academic standards, I am beyond grateful to have been given the opportunity to pursue both my academic and athletic goals at IU. Go Hoosiers!"
Frances McCorkle | Carmel, Ind.
- Daughter of Scott McCorkle and Mary Coyne
- Attended Guerin Catholic High School
- Twelve-year soccer and tennis competitor and two-year lacrosse athlete
- Received Mental Attitude (tennis) and Most Improved (lacrosse) awards
- Helped team to 2022 state lacrosse championship
- Graduated summa cum laude
- Involved in National Honor Society, DECA and volunteered at school coffee shop and the humane society
"I chose IU for the beautiful campus, culture of Bloomington, Luddy School and to follow my older sister."
Kaylee Mulligan | Fort Wayne, Ind.
- Daughter of Mark and Kathleen Mulligan
- Attended Bishop Dwenger High School
- Competed in powerlifting, tennis and volleyball
- Named first-team all-conference in tennis
- Earned AAU Academic All-America honors in volleyball
- Led tennis and volleyball teams to sectional tournaments in 2020 and 2022
- Involved in Speech Team, Sea Club, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Art Club, Student Council, Spanish Club and Key Club
- A Bishop Dwenger Scholar and recipient of the Dual Threat Award, Mother Theresa Service Award, Speech District Team Award, and Academic All-American Speech Award
"I loved the campus and the vibe that everyone gave off. The Hoosier pride that everyone has is great, and it seemed like a perfect fit for me!"
Brooke Pitchford | Hamilton, New Zealand
- Daughter of David and Melissa Pitchford
- Attended Sacred Heart Girls College
- Four-year rowing and netball competitor and two-year swimmer
- Rows with Hamilton Rowing Club and Wairau Rowing Club
- Awarded Novice Rower of the Year (2018), Junior Rower of the Year (2019), Senior Rower of the Year (2020, 2021), School Team of the Year (2019, 2021), 2021 Sports Woman of the Year and gold bar for representing New Zealand
"I loved the amazing team culture and passion each athlete had about IU and how they all strive to contribute to the development and success of the program. I also saw it as an environment that would push my limits and develop my rowing while having a new, exciting and enjoyable experience."
Paige Powers | Angola, Ind.
- Daughter of Dick and Jill Powers
- Attended The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics and Humanities
- Seven-year tennis and six-year volleyball competitor
- IHSVCA Academic All-State, PAAC Academic All-Conference, and two-time Burris Tennis MVP/Captain Awards recipient
- Awarded GPA Leader (volleyball and tennis) and Athletic Director Honor Roll honors
- Involved in Munciana Volleyball Club, National Beta Club, and Indiana Academy Film Club
"I grew up hearing about IU's exceptional academics, especially in the business school. While I am not sure exactly what school of study I will stay in at IU, I know that the university can offer me the interdisciplinary education that I want."
Grace Rowland | Marion, Ind.
- Daughter of Jerry and Christina Rowland
- Attended Oak Hill High School
- Seven-year track and three-year soccer competitor
- Led Oak Hill to three conference and county track & field championships and a sectional title (2022)
- Grant County discus champion
- Four-time scholar-athlete and recipient of the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship
- Involved in National Honor Society, German Club, Spanish Club, Volunteer Club, History Academic Team, Science Academic Team, Muncie Stake Youth Council, and volunteered at the Marion Public Library
"I chose IU for many reasons. My father is an Indiana University alum, so IU has a special place in my family. I have grown up cheering on the Hoosiers and visiting campus for games and during school breaks. I can't wait to have something else in common with my dad, who is one of my biggest role models. Indiana has exceptional programs for what I want to study as well as a beautiful campus. IU athletics is also a huge factor. The stadiums are gorgeous, and IU is home to some of the best athletic programs in the country. I can't wait to compete for its coaches and work with the staff."
Caroline Schrieber | Berwyn, Pa.
- Daughter of Mark and Megan Schrieber
- Attended Merion Mercy Academy
- Four-year rowing and one-year basketball competitor
- Rowed with Merion Mercy Crew
- Varsity Athlete Award recipient and three-semester honor student
- Involved in Environment Club
"I chose IU because of the welcoming coaches and team culture that made me feel right at home. The strong academics, athletics, and beautiful campus made my decision easy."
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