Grace Kessler
Grace Kessler
  • Height:
    5'0"
  • Year:
    2025
  • Hometown:
    Pownal, Maine
  • High School:
    Maine Coast Waldorf School
  • Position:
    P/S
  • Major:
    Biochemistry
  • Pronunciation:
    Gr-Ace Kes-Lehr

Bio

2022-23:
  • Helped the Blue place 27th against Division I competition at the Head of the Housatonic
  • Finished second with the 4th Varsity 8+ against Tufts, Bates, and Wesleyan (7:30.6)
  • Rowed in the winning Varsity 4+ Boat on Lake Quinsigamond on Apr. 16
2021-22:
  • Made collegiate debut at the Head of the Housatonic as part of the 2nd Novice 8+ boat that took ninth place
  • Assisted the Blue with a fourth place finish in the 3rd Varsity 8+ at the New England Rowing Championships
  • Rowed in the 3rd Varsity 8+ at the Hamilton Regatta for a second place finish
  • Rowed in the Varsity 4+ at the Washington Invitational with a first place finish
  • Rowed in the 3rd Varsity 8+ at Tufts on Apr. 9 for a second place finish
  • Rowed in the 3rd Varsity 8+ on Apr. 10 on Lake Quinsigamond with a second place finish
Before Wellesley:
  • Attended Maine Coast Waldorf School, graduated in 2021
  • Was a three-sport athlete in cross country, nordic skiing, and ultimate frisbee
  • Helped the MCWS cross country team to first place in the Southern Maine Regional Championships during junior year
  • Placed as the runner-up in the Maine State Championships in her senior year
  • Played for Rising Tide, Maine Ultimate's U20 mixed ultimate team in the summer of 2021
Personal:
  • Daughter of Amy and Brian
  • Born in Portsmouth, N.H.
  • Has a brother, Noah
  • Loves hiking, backpacking, swimming, and art
  • Mother, Amy Kessler, was a member of the Tufts University crew team from 1987-1991
  • Aunt, Heather Cochran, graduated from Wellesley in 1989
Why Wellesley:
  • Chose to attend Wellesley because of the supportive community and amazing alum network