The Early Days of Title IX

The Early Days of Title IX

May 17, 2022 | 50Years.50Stories

Excerpted from Boathouse Row, Waves of Change in the Birthplace of American Rowing by Dotty Brown (Temple University Press)   Anita DeFrantz returned to Philadelphia, the city of her birth, in 1974, a year after Title IX went into effect. The full force of this...
Women’s Triumph Over a “Manly Sport”

Women’s Triumph Over a “Manly Sport”

Jul 2, 2021 | 50Years.50Stories

By Dotty Brown and Rick Stehlik In an astounding achievement, the U.S. women’s eight-oared crew has won the gold medal in each of the last three Olympics. As it trains to extend that record to a possible fourth consecutive first-place finish in Tokyo, it’s worth...
The Four Dimensions of Lyman Perry

The Four Dimensions of Lyman Perry

Apr 30, 2021 | 50Years.50Stories

By Christopher Blackwall I have the good fortune to have formed treasured friendships with several of my clubmates at the University Barge Club — friendships that have led to many unforgettably shared experiences, occurring on and off the water, as well as at...
Rowing: the Making of an Officer

Rowing: the Making of an Officer

Mar 9, 2021 | 50Years.50Stories

By Kate Brownson, Equipment Specialist, Army West Point Crew “Make the boat go faster:” From my introduction to rowing in 2001 until I arrived at West Point on November 1, 2015, whether I was a rower or a coach, the top priority for every team was to make boats go...
Rich Dougert: A Truly Dedicated Referee

Rich Dougert: A Truly Dedicated Referee

Feb 22, 2021 | 50Years.50Stories

Good refereeing plays a vital role in the success of any regatta, not least the Head of the Schuylkill. Over the years, the HOSR has enjoyed the invaluable services of a large and faithful cadre of licensed referees. Equally important, however, the regatta has also...