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| The crew team practices on the St. Mary’s River at the crack of dawn. Photo courtesy of SMCM |
They wake up for practice before some of us even go to bed. They get to see the sunrise everyday.
They bring a new meaning to “water sport.” It’s the St. Mary’s College crew team. The team came into existence during 1988/1989, and has been going strong ever since.
Meghan Geraghty, a senior biology major, is the team’s current Vice President.
Her favorite part about being on the team is definitely the people she surrounds herself with. “They are a very dedicated, hard-working group of people, but definitely know how to have fun.”
In addition to the 65 people currently on the team, the team is coached by students as well.
What is Meghan’s least favorite thing about being on the team? “Early mornings!” When the team practices on the water, they have to be at the boathouse by 5:30 am. “Sometimes it is hard to get out of bed, but once I am down on the water, it definitely wakes me up and gives me a fresh start to my day,” says Meghan. During the winter season (where the team practices in the Athletics and Recreation Center), they get to sleep in a little bit, but only until 6:00 am.
As a senior who has been on the crew team all four years of college, Meghan has had some interesting experiences. A few of her most memorable times were having a fish jump in her lap (twice!), and being on the water, stuck in a hurricane. One of her favorite memories happened this fall, when her boat took 1st place in a 13 mile row at Wye Island.
When asked how Meghan balances being on the team with being a student, she says “I drink a lot of coffee!” She also attributes planning, prioritizing, and staying organized to her success.
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