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Duke Rowing Recruit Spotlight: Ashley Whipple
3/24/2022 1:55:00 PM | Rowing
DURHAM – Head Coach Megan Cooke Carcagno and the Duke rowing program are excited to announce the addition of Ashley Whipple, who will compete for the Blue Devils in the 2022-23 season.
A native of Chicago, Ill., Whipple currently attends St. Ignatius College Prep and competes for the Chicago Rowing Foundation. She helped her Varsity 8 boat place third at the 2021 USRowing Youth Nationals, and also claimed first in the V8 at the Midwest Junior Rowing Championship.
Whipple is a member of the National Honors Society as well as the Spanish Honors Society. She is the daughter of Gregory and Maria Jola Whipple.
How did you get started in rowing?
AW: During one of my high school activity fairs I saw a tent for my high school rowing team and I thought I would give it a shot. After realizing how much I liked the sport I decided to transfer to Chicago Rowing Foundation.
What stuck out to you about the team that made the decision to attend Duke feel right?
AW: What stuck out to me about the team was how much it seemed like one big family. During my official visit, I observed those who are older really helping out and guiding the underclassmen. This sense of family really made Duke feel like the right decision for me.
What did you love about Duke and Durham when you visited?
AW: Coming from a big city, I loved how spacious and forest-like the campus seemed to me. I especially
loved the Duke Gardens and can definitely see myself going there. Also, I really liked the variety of food choices available in Durham; there seems to be a new place on every corner!
#GoDuke
A native of Chicago, Ill., Whipple currently attends St. Ignatius College Prep and competes for the Chicago Rowing Foundation. She helped her Varsity 8 boat place third at the 2021 USRowing Youth Nationals, and also claimed first in the V8 at the Midwest Junior Rowing Championship.
Whipple is a member of the National Honors Society as well as the Spanish Honors Society. She is the daughter of Gregory and Maria Jola Whipple.
How did you get started in rowing?
AW: During one of my high school activity fairs I saw a tent for my high school rowing team and I thought I would give it a shot. After realizing how much I liked the sport I decided to transfer to Chicago Rowing Foundation.
What stuck out to you about the team that made the decision to attend Duke feel right?
AW: What stuck out to me about the team was how much it seemed like one big family. During my official visit, I observed those who are older really helping out and guiding the underclassmen. This sense of family really made Duke feel like the right decision for me.
What did you love about Duke and Durham when you visited?
AW: Coming from a big city, I loved how spacious and forest-like the campus seemed to me. I especially
loved the Duke Gardens and can definitely see myself going there. Also, I really liked the variety of food choices available in Durham; there seems to be a new place on every corner!
#GoDuke
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