Meet Our Alumni

Emmeline Laurence
GBR ’18
Yale University ’22
Emmeline is majoring in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at Yale University, with hopes of becoming a pediatrician and working to improve the health of children globally. Emmeline was a National Champion in the u17 8+ and a member of the 2018 United States u19 National Team, racing in the 4x.
Favorite GBR Memory: My favorite race was at the 2018 Amber Zapatka Memorial Regatta, racing with Becca Shay. With 10 strokes left we were in second place and Becca said “now!” We ended up winning by 0.2 seconds and it was one of the best races I have ever been in. The connection between teammates after years of training together was so special and it was the trust and sense of commitment we had for each other and for Andrew that day which took us over the line when our legs alone were not enough.”

Alice Sperry
GBR ’18
Union College ’21
Alice double majored in neuroscience and Spanish. She is deciding between going to medical school or grad school and hoping to be either pediatric neurologist or a pediatric neuropsychologist. Alice was a member of the women’s varsity crew team since my freshman year, and received the coach’s award her freshman year. She was a two time member of the Liberty League All-academic team. .In addition to rowing, Alice was a also a tour guide, a member of the neuroscience national honor society and standards chairwoman of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
Favorite GBR Memory: My favorite memory of GBR is the Head of the Fish regatta my senior year. It was Halloween weekend and our four all wore fun spandex and pigtails. If I remember correctly we also placed in the race!

Olivia Welch
GBR ’21
Loyola University Maryland ’25

Olivia is studying Biochemistry currently, and plans to work with DNA analysis and genetics research.
Favorite GBR Memory: Racing on the Merrimack in 2019 with Gabby Macneil in our Varsity 4. It was the first time I had ever felt like “Hey, this is how rowing is supposed to be!”, and it stuck from there!

Dominique Bunnell
GBR ’21
Bates College ’25

Dominique is currently majoring in Politics with a minor in Religious Studies at Bates College. 
Favorite GBR Memory: My favorite memory was my first race in a 1x at Methuen City Sprints in 2018 alongside Summer Starrett. We crossed the finish line together and I just remember how excited we both were to have finished our race with each other. It is so crazy to look back at how many hours I have worked with my teammates at GBR as we grew up together and the lifelong friendships that the team has fostered.

Tommy Velardi
GBR ’19
Wentworth Institute of Technology ’23

Tommy currently rows on the men’s team at Wentworth, where he is wrapping up his freshman year, and training hard with his now virtual teammates.
Favorite GBR Memory: “My favorite memories are definitely the community we had. I also loved rowing the pair my final year along with the four I rowed the entire time I was on the team.”

Cameron Small
GBR ’19
Bucknell University ’23
Cammie is currently a coxswain for the Bucknell men’s team. She is double majoring in Environmental Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies. When she isn’t on the water or studying, she is a member of a new student orientation group, a peer for the Speak Up club and involved with a local non-profit that works with at risk children.
Favorite GBR Memory: “Attempting to get the guys in my boat to row at a 42 from Brick House to Bird Tree because I’d misheard Fred asking us to row at a 22.”

Lindsey Snow
GBR ’19
University of Utah ’23
Lindsey is currently majoring in Accounting and Business Management with a minor in Ceramics. She is thrilled with her decision to migrate west, and has enjoyed making new friends from across the globe. When she’s back on the east coast, she continues to sail with her family and run a nannying business.
Favorite GBR Memory: “Our coach Mackenzie would bring in her old gear, and I snagged a few items. I think of her and the other girls in my boat every time I wear them!”