Laura Donohue

Class:
Freshman
High School:
Bishop Eustace Prep
Hometown:
Merchantville, N.J.
Major:
Pre-Veterinary and Animal Bios

AT DELAWARE
Third-year member of the Blue Hens who has earned two letters.

2016 SEASON
Competed with the Second Varsity Eights during all eight regattas on the year • helped lead the boat to first place finishes at the Temple/Lehigh Invitational and the Saint Joseph’s Invitational • the crew also posted wins over George Mason, Duquesne and Lehigh • led the Second Varsity Eights to a second place finish in the petite final at the Murphy Cup, a third place finish in the third final at the Knecht Cup, and a fourth place finish at the CAA Championship • named CRCA National Scholar-Athlete.

2015 SEASON
Competed with the Second Varsity Eights boat for all of the regattas with the exception of the Murphy Cup, where she competed with the Varsity Fours boat • helped lead the Varsity Fours to a fifth place finish in the finals of the Murphy Cup • Second Varsity Eights placed in the finals of the Dad Vail Regatta and third at the CAA Championships • named to CAA Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL
Native of Merchantville, N.J. • graduate of Bishop Eustace Prep • captain of rowing team during senior season • Delaware Distinguished Scholar.

PERSONAL
Laura Kristina Donohue • born Aug. 16, 1996 • daughter of Kristine and Michael Donohue • has two older brothers Andrew, 24, and Sean, 27, who was a member of Rowan's swimming team • cousin Brad Donohue is a member of the Delaware swimming team • studying pre-veterinary medicine and animal biosciences at Delaware • hopes to become a large animal or wildlife veterinarian • officer of UD's Outing Club.