George Washington University Athletics
Colonial of the Week: Women's Rowing's Lauren Bennett
9/14/2020 10:59:00 AM | Women's Rowing, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Name:Â Lauren Bennett
Hometown:Â Hingham, Mass.Â
Year:Â Junior
Major:Â Criminal Justice
Lauren Bennett recently began her new role as SAAC President, helping lead her fellow student-athletes through the 2020-21 school year. Additionally, she has taken part in numerous campus committees, serving as the voice of the student-athlete.Â
"Rowing is a sport that tends to recognize team effort and success instead of the individual, so we're thrilled at the opportunity to recognize a member of our family," said head coach Marci Robles. "Lauren Bennett has shown tremendous poise and leadership in her role as SAAC president so far, and that's no surprise to anyone. She is a leader on our team both in athleticism and mindset, and we're excited that she's able to share her strengths with the rest of the GW Athletics community."
My favorite course I've taken at GW is...
Lauren Bennett recently began her new role as SAAC President, helping lead her fellow student-athletes through the 2020-21 school year. Additionally, she has taken part in numerous campus committees, serving as the voice of the student-athlete.Â
"Rowing is a sport that tends to recognize team effort and success instead of the individual, so we're thrilled at the opportunity to recognize a member of our family," said head coach Marci Robles. "Lauren Bennett has shown tremendous poise and leadership in her role as SAAC president so far, and that's no surprise to anyone. She is a leader on our team both in athleticism and mindset, and we're excited that she's able to share her strengths with the rest of the GW Athletics community."
My favorite course I've taken at GW is...
Punishment and Reentry with Professor Fran Buntman. It discusses the nature of the U.S. Prison System, and how it fails to rehabilitate criminal offenders.
After graduation I hope to...
After graduation I hope to...
serve in the Peace Corps, and then go to law school to become a civil rights lawyer!Â
A little piece of home that I've brought with me to GW is...
A little piece of home that I've brought with me to GW is...
my fridge magnets!! Back home, my fridge is completely covered with the cheesiest magnets my family can find, so I brought some of my favorites for my place in D.C.
I appreciate my teammates because...
I appreciate my teammates because...
we all share the same values, sports mentality and drive. They push me to be better every day.
This semester I am Raising High by...
This semester I am Raising High by...
by creating SAAC initiatives and events to bring our community together despite the challenges presented by COVID-19.
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