Our next departing senior is Megan Ong ‘25 from Las Vegas, Nevada. Written by Joost van Asperen: “When Megan joined HVL as a freshman, she didn’t know anything about rowing. She had no plans to cox, she was focused on the Harvard Dance team and the Harvard Contemporary Collective, until a teammate across the hall convinced her to give it a shot. What followed was one of the best decisions this team could’ve hoped for. She began in the 4V as a freshman, but quickly established herself as a contender for top boats. By senior year, she led the 2V to an undefeated season and a national championship. I’ve been lucky enough to row with Megan in a lot of different lineups, and I’ve seen firsthand how much she brings to every boat she’s in. I’ve had the chance to see her develop as a coxswain and a person. She cares about her rowers. She’s always thinking about the boat, the lineup, how it feels, and how to make it better for everyone in it. Beyond Newell, she’s just as impressive: a CS and ...