Make A Difference!
Your support of Shocker Rowing will help creat opportunities for the students of Wichita State University.
Thanks to the vision and contributions of Shocker Rowing supporters there are now four endowed funds which have been established. These funds will help ensure the success of both current and future generations of Shocker rowers.
Shocker Rowing Support Fund
The stands as a vital resource for Shocker Rowing, ensuring the sustained growth and success of the program. Unlike traditional endowments focused on scholarships or equipment, this fund is uniquely designed to meet the broader needs of the team. From travel and regatta expenses to facility maintenance and more, the Shocker Support Fund empowers the program to tackle diverse challenges and seize new opportunities. Together, we can continue building a legacy of excellence for Shocker Rowing.
Scholarships:
- The is awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student(s) on the 蹤獲扦 Rowing Team. Don L. Wadsworth (79) rowed in the 蹤獲扦 Crew Program from 1976 to 1979. He graduated from 蹤獲扦 with a Bachelors of Science in mathematics. Don was a member of the 蹤獲扦 Novice 8 that defeated Yale, and the Varsity 8 that finished third in the prestigious Head of the Charles. Don continued rowing after graduation, and was instrumental in its growth on the Little Arkansas River in Wichita. Don and his wife, Lee, have continued to support the sport of rowing at 蹤獲扦 and Wichita.
- The is awarded annually to two students, one male and one female on the 蹤獲扦 Rowing team. Angela Lynn Johnson never knew a stranger. As a student of 蹤獲扦, she was a four-year rower for the 蹤獲扦 Crew Team and was actively involved with the Upward Bound Math and Science program. Sadly, Angela was killed in a car accident in June 2010. She was a remarkable young woman who loved life, was a proud Shocker and a treasured member of the 蹤獲扦 Crew Team. Angelas mother, Jo Ann Megill, along with memorial contributions, established the Angela Johnson Memorial Crew Scholarship to honor Angelas legacy at 蹤獲扦.
- The is awarded annually to a member(s) of the 蹤獲扦 Rowing Team. Mark Dold was a member of the 蹤獲扦 Crew Team for 1976 to 1979. Marks former team members, friends and family established this endowment in his honor. During his time as a member of the team, Mark was a part of the 蹤獲扦 Novice 8 that defeated Yale. Mark joined the U.S. Navy after graduation and served as a naval aviator. He served in the military for twenty years and retired at the rank of commander.
Help Replace Equipment:
Want to donate a specific item? Contact Coach Cupp for details.
- Racing Shell
The team is in need of upgrading and expanding the small boat fleet. Small boats are critical in developing techniques. Pocock makes quality small boats. The two person shells are able to be rigged for either sweep or sculling crews. $12,500 - Sweep Oars
Each year the team needs to purchase a new set of oars. As our squad size has grown to around seven 8+s it takes a lot of oars to boat all of these athletes at the same time. Even with the purchase of a set a year that means that oars that are eight years old are in daily service. Oars are purchased in sets of ten. $4,600 Sweep, $800 Scull - Rowing Machines
Ergometers, rowing , machines, are a critical part of our indoor training program. These machines are heavely used year round and need to be cycled on a recular basis. $900 - Shell Electronics
Technology has become an integral part of both racing and training for the sport. Electronic equipment in racing shells is now the standard. One of these valuable tools is the SpeedCoach GPS by Nielsen Kellerman. It allows us to not only measure time and rate but also distance and speed. $469
Rent-A-Rower
Rowers are no strangers to hard work. For your next project, let us do the heavy lifting. Rent-a-rower for your next project around the house or office. Help your hometown Shocker Rowing Program generate much needed revenue. The minimum rental is 3 hours at $20/hour/athlete. REQUEST A ROWER
List of common projects:
- Raking & Mulching
- Digging
- Painting
- Spring Cleaning
- Clearing Gutters
- Planting/Landscaping
- Moving Boxes & Furniture
- And more!
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