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