Welcome to the HCRAA website

MISSION STATEMENT

The rowing team is currently one of the most competitive varsity sports at Holy Cross. Both the men and women’s teams have experienced tremendous success at the elite level of rowing and represented the college at regional and national championship regattas. Individual Holy Cross rowers have also won prestigious distinctions in both the academic and athletic community including Fenwick, Rhodes and Fullbright Scholarships and US Rowing All American awards. Competing on and contributing to the crew team provides positive memories and experiences, creates lasting friendships, and teaches rowers how to succeed in the world beyond the Hill.

As alumni of the College of the Holy Cross and former members of the rowing team, we have a vested interest in the future success of the rowing program and its established place in the campus community. This is why we have established an association of rowing alumni.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE ROWING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION?

• To strengthen and improve the relationship between the current rowing team and the rowing alumni base
• To promote a national and international rowing alumni network
• To provide updated news to rowing alumni about the current rowing program
• To increase exposure to the rowing program and the college on a national level

WHO IS INCLUDED?

• Alumni (men and women) of the Holy Cross rowing team
• Current members of the Holy Cross rowing team
• Parents of rowing alumni
• Parents of current rowers
• Friends of and supporters of the program

WHAT WILL THE HCRAA DO FOR ALUMNI?

• Maintain the rowing alumni website and database with contact, career, and rowing involvement information
• Arrange special events including alumni boat entries, an alumni regatta and an alumni dinner
• Improve and increase alumni communication and networking

The HCRAA website is an important first step in establishing this association. The success of the website is due to large support from an already active rowing alumni base, but like every stroke in the boat, this is truly a collective effort. The HCRAA needs your support and commitment in order to make our rowing alumni community even stronger and more comprehensive.

Please bookmark the HCRAA website, visit it frequently, sign up in the alumni directory and keep your calendar open for alumni events. We also encourage you to make suggestions and send feedback. We hope you share our excitement in realizing this goal and look forward to working together.