Rowing

Pursuing excellence on and off the water.

Grounded in the traditions of teamwork, discipline, and compassion, the Merion Mercy crew program has established itself as one of the nation's premier programs, with student-athletes regularly continuing their careers at top colleges and universities across the country, such as Yale University, Cornell University, the University of Texas, Brown University, and the University of Notre Dame.

Seasons: Fall, Winter (Training), Spring
Location: Malta Boat House

The National Stage

In addition to illustrious local regattas such as Head of the Schuylkill and the Stotesbury Cup, the crew program travels to represent Merion Mercy at some of the most renowned rowing competitions across the country, including:

  • Head of the Charles (Boston, MA)

  • San Diego Crew Classic (San Diego, CA)

  • Lake Lenape Springs (Mays Landing, NJ)

  • St. Andrew's Regatta (Middletown, DE)

  • USRowing Youth National Championship (Sarasota, FL)

Recent Alumnae

Merion Mercy Academy has a proud tradition of preparing athletes to compete at the NCAA-level and beyond.

Grace O'Connor '24
Grace O'Connor '24

Yale University, Rowing

Ryan Hendrzak '21
Ryan Hendrzak '21

University of Alabama, Crew

Mary Kate Gray '23
Mary Kate Gray '23

Cornell University, Rowing

Reagan Anderson '25
Reagan Anderson '25

University of Dayton, Crew

Sam Hendrzak '25
Sam Hendrzak '25

University of Notre Dame, Crew

Caroline Cawley '25
Caroline Cawley '25

Bucknell University, Crew

Jane Staples '25
Jane Staples '25

Georgetown University, Crew

Dillan Grimes '24
Dillan Grimes '24

College of the Holy Cross, Crew

Sofia Henningsen '24
Sofia Henningsen '24

Temple University, Crew