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2020-21 Sailing Roster

Avery White

  • Year Sophomore
  • Hometown Cape May, N.J.
  • Highschool Good Hope Country Day School

Biography

Awards:
• NESCAC Spring All-Academic Team (2021)
 
At Connecticut College:
Is actively involved on campus as a member of Vox Cameli, an a cappella group, SafetyNet, and as the Officer of Communications for Women in Politics.
 
2020-21 (Spring):
Did not compete during the spring … Made the NESCAC Spring All-Academic Team
 
2020-21 (Fall):
Competed in one regatta against Boston College, placing 12th with Fritz Baldauf at the Camel Invite (10/31).
 
2019-20 (Spring):
Did not compete.
 
2019-20 (Fall):
Raced in five regattas as a crew member … Top performance came at the Yale Invite when she teamed up with William O’Leary and placed 12th at the Yale Invitational (9/21-22).
 
High School:
Two-year letterwinner at Good Hope Country Day School … Also lettered in swimming for four years as a freestyle specialist, soccer for three years as a midfielder, and track & field for two seasons as a long sprinter and middle distance runner … Honor roll student … Member of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, PRISM, Appellate Moot Court Team, and the school’s theater program … Won an award as the best orator for an appellate moot court competition in the United States Virgin Islands.
 
Personal:
Majoring in Sociology and double minoring in Government and Gender, Sexuality and Intersectionality Studies … Enjoys singing, drawing, snorkeling, traveling, swimming, and painting … Favorite athlete is Serena Williams … Plans to either go into law to focus on cases related to advocating for women who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence or begin working for a non-profit organization that aids women enduring these traumatic situations after graduation.
 
Why Did You Choose Connecticut College?
“I chose Connecticut College because of the variety of classes relating to social justice here, and I knew that this would be the perfect school for me as soon as I stepped on campus for my tour. I am also able to connect with a lot of amazing students and professors, and I admire their passion for what they do.”
 
What Does #OneCamel Mean To You?
“We are all united across organizations.”

Historical Player Information

  • 2019-20Freshman

  • 2020-21Sophomore