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Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's Hawks
Saint Joseph's Hawks

Hall of Fame

Laura Barry

Biography

Instrumental in the founding of the women's rowing program, beginning it as a club sport in 1975-76... At that time, it was one of two female collegiate teams in Philadelphia... Coordinated the recruitment of student-athletes and organized the team's activities, including fundraising... Was the first team captain... Rowed for 3-and-a-half years... Member of the first Varsity 8 boat that raced... She is now an executive consultant who facilitates leadership training... Is also an ordained interfaith minister... Has served as an adjunct professor at Saint Joseph's... She has two grown sons, Thomas and Eric... Currently lives in Doylestown, Pa.