Ellen Hughes
	Class: Junior Hometown: Westerville, Ohio High School: Westerville Central Position: Varsity

Previous Rowing Experience: Has been rowing since the fall of 2008 ... competed in the 2008 Midwest Championship and the Youth Nationals ... at the Midwest Championships was a member of the Varsity Eight that placed third overall, while the Varsity Four was second ... at the Youth Nationals, competed with the Varsity Eight that placed 12th ... medaled in 18 of 25 races ... named the team's captain ... also lettered in volleyball and softball prior to her switch to rowing ... held a 4.0 grade point average and graduated in the top 10 percent of her class ... member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Born December 9, 1991 ... daughter of Stark and Mary Hughes ... has an older sister, Laura, and a younger brother Matt ... interested in a graphic design career ... graduated from Westerville Central High School.