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2022-23 Sailing Roster

Margaret Benson

  • Year Senior
  • Hometown Wellesley, Mass.
  • Highschool Wellesley

Biography

At Connecticut College:
Participated in the Finance Breakfast Series as well as the Finance Cohort Career Action Program as a freshman … Is also a member of the Peggotty Investment Club on campus.
 
2020-21 (Spring):
Raced twice during the spring as a crew member … Finished fifth among seven boats at the Camel Fleet Race Invitational (4/9).
 
2020-21 (Fall):
Competed in the Thames River Challenge (11/7) as a crew member alongside Harris Padegs … Placed fifth among 18 boats at the one-day regatta against Boston College.
 
2019-20 (Fall):
Raced for the first time as a collegian as a crew member at the Nickerson Trophy Regatta (10/26-27).
 
High School:
Four-year letterwinner as a crew member at Wellesley … Won the program’s most improved crew member award three times and was a team captain … Team competed in one of the only women’s team racing regattas across the country … Also lettered in soccer as a defender for two seasons … High honor roll student … Member of the Key Club, National Honor Society, and Climate Action Club.
 
Personal:
Majoring in Economics and is enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Pathway … Enjoys running, surfing, and listening to music … Favorite athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo … Plans to work for a data analytics company or wealth management firm after graduation.
 
Why Did You Choose Connecticut College?
“I chose Connecticut College mainly because I loved the atmosphere and sense of community when I first visited the school. It is very easy to tell that the students here all have a great time together and that they truly enjoy one another. Everybody is so happy! “
 
What Does #OneCamel Mean To You?
“#OneCamel speaks to the embedded level of respect and care we all have for one another. We are all here together, and this school has created an environment so that we treat people in a way that we want to get to know and love.”

Historical Player Information

  • 2019-20Freshman

  • 2020-21Sophomore

  • 2021-22Junior

  • 2022-23Senior