Isabelle Whetsel
Isabelle Whetsel
  • Height:
    5'9"
  • Year:
    2027
  • Hometown:
    South Pasadena, Calif.
  • High School:
    South Pasadena
  • Position:
    P/S
  • Major:
    Computer Science
  • Pronunciation:
    E-za-bell WET-sol

Bio

2023-24:
  • Made collegiate debut at the Washington College Invitational
  • Part of the 4V8+ boat that placed third in the Second Varsity Eight event at the Washington College Invitational
  • Part of the 3V8+ boat that took second at the Skidmore Sprints (7:45.5)
  • Defeated Wesleyan to earn second at the Malden River (7:37.67)
  • Rowed in the 3V8+ boat that finished second at the NEWMAC Championships (7:40.20)
  • Member of the 3V8+ boat that placed first in the Petite Final at the New England Rowing Championships (7:26.958)
  • Rowed in the 3V8+ boat that earned sixth in the Grand Final at the National Invitational Rowing Championship (7:37.320)
Before Wellesley:
  • Attended South Pasadena High School, graduated in 2023
  • Played soccer, cross country, and track
  • Co-founder of chemistry club
  • Completed independent research internships at USC, City of Hope, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Personal:
  • Daughter of Anne Louit and Charles Whetsel
  • Has 3 siblings, and is definitely the middle child
  • Sister, Maylis, was on crew team for four years at Columbia University
  • Tutor for Schoolhouse.world
  • Lover of books, Formula One, and quotes
Why Wellesley:
  • Chose to attend Wellesley for the close-knit community, the outstanding professors, and the research opportunities