BAWSI Girls Rock!
Week #9

Definition: " Being thankful, showing appreciation for someone or something "

Questions to think about:

• What are some ways you can show your appreciation for someone you love?
• How often do you take time to appreciate everything you have?
• Can you make a list of 10 things you are grateful for?

Santa Clara University Women's Crew
The SCU Women's Crew team is coaching two BAWSI Girls teams this fall, at San Antonio and Dahl Elementary schools. These athletes show exceptional determination and strength; even when their schoolwork keeps them up late at night, they must rise before 5:30 am for their daily early morning workouts. Women's Crew is the only non-scholarship Division I sport at SCU, which means more than 80% of the team has to work in order to pay for their school tuition. The demands of schoolwork, a job and intense daily workouts can be overwhelming. However, the women's crew team has the third highest average GPA of any sport at SCU, with a roster of 45 athletes. These athletes know their grades are important, so they work hard at balancing their lives.

These Crew athletes teach the BAWSI Girls about teamwork, and they also practice it themselves. Senior Katie Fahrer writes "the time consuming and physically demanding early morning practices required by the sport of Crew do not exactly align with the typical lifestyle of a college student. However, I feel that in many ways I have learned more from the time I spent out on the water with my team, than I did within the confinements of the classroom. Learning to row in perfect synchronization in an eight person boat is the epitome of team work. To be successful, it is essential to interact and connect with many different personalities and commit to achieving one goal. With the support of an amazing coach, I have worked alongside my teammates to overcome mental barriers; learning that the human body and mind have the power to break numerous boundaries and achieve the impossible. Every race is just another opportunity for perfection." To learn more about these impressive athletes, please visit their website.