University of Delaware Athletics
2016-17 Rowing Roster
Makaela Purcell
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Wilmington Charter
- Hometown:
- Hockessin, Del.
- Major:
- Elementary Education
AT DELAWARE
Second-year member of the Blue Hens who has earned one letter.
2016 SEASON
Competed in five regattas for Delaware • member of the Novice Fours boat that finished fifth in its semifinal at the Knecht Cup and Dad Vail Regatta • helped the Third Varsity Eights place third at the Temple/Lehigh Invitational and second at the George Mason Invitational • member of the Second Varsity Fours crew that was third at the Lehigh Invitational.
HIGH SCHOOL
Member of the field hockey and women’s lacrosse teams at The Charter School of Wilmington • honor roll student.
PERSONAL
Makaela Purcell • born Oct. 25, 1996 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. • daughter of James and Patricia Purcell • has a younger sister, Meghan • elementary education major at Delaware with a minor in Spanish • has a career objective of teaching in an international school.
