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Charlestown Resident Rachel Wolsfelt to Attend Duke for Women’s Rowing
The Boston Latin senior just signed on to continue her rowing career with the Duke University Blue Devils.
Article and photos submitted by Sarah Blodgett.
Rachel Wolsfelt, a senior at Boston Latin School, will be headed to Duke University in the fall as a top Division 1 rowing recruit. Wolsfelt signed a letter of intent to row at Duke in the Boston Scholar Athlete (BSA) Zone at Boston Latin School. The Charlestown native was joined by her parents, Nancy Ludwig and Bob Wolsfelt, and the BSA Zone Facilitator Joseph Cappellano.
“We are very proud of Rachel. She is an outstanding athlete and student and we are thrilled she utilized the support services of the BSA Zone,” stated Evan Davis, the BSA Executive Athletic Director. “Her experience is a perfect example of how the BSA can help improve the academic performance of all scholar-athletes. Facilitator Cappellano was a great resource for Rachel, providing her support and encouraging her to do her best.”
Wolsfelt has been a member of the Boston Latin crew team since 2008, when she started on the spring novice crew team. In 2009, she became a first year varsity member. Her team placed third at regionals, qualifying them for the Youth Nationals competition in Cincinnati, Ohio. Wolsfelt was chosen in 2010 for the US Junior National CanAmMex Team, where she raced at Club Nationals in Tennessee and against Canada and Mexico. She has been selected captain for the 2012 rowing season.
In addition to her school activities, Wolsfelt participated in Community Rowing’s Youth Competitive Team in the summer and fall of 2011. As part of this team, she raced at Club Nationals in Indiana and the Canadian Henley in Ontario, Canada.
Throughout her rowing career, Wolsfelt has excelled academically. She currently holds a 4.02 GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society, and is taking four advanced placement courses.
BSA officials have expressed excitement for Rachel and stated that they look forward to seeing her achieve great things at Duke University next fall.
About the Boston Scholar Athlete Program (BSA):
The BSA was launched in the summer of 2009 with the support of Mayor Menino, as the signature initiative of Suffolk Construction's Red & Blue Foundation. With the goal of increasing opportunities for Boston Public students to succeed, the mission of the Boston Scholar Athlete Program is to support academic achievement through athletics. The BSA is a multi-million dollar program designed to maintain and enhance academic and athletic programming for all 19 Boston Public High Schools. Zones support scholar-athletes with tutoring, college readiness, SAT preparation, and employment resources.