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Wellesley College Athletics

2025-26 Crew Roster

Sophie Schell

  • Height 5-4
  • Year 2029
  • Hometown Washington, D.C.
  • High School School Without Walls
  • Position Coxswain
  • Major Undeclared
  • Pronunciation so-PHEE SHELL

Biography

Before Wellesley:
  • Attended School Without Walls High School, Graduated in 2025
  • Dual Enrolled at George Washington University, graduated with associates degree in 2025
  • Rowed for four years, one year as captain, two-time team MVP, adaptive rowing team volunteer (four years)
  • Varsity swim team (four years), captain (three years), district champions (one year)
  • Scouts BSA (formerly boy scouts) for seven years, first female Eagle Scout in D.C., lead the D.C., Md., and Va. section of scouting as a Section Chief and Council Executive Board Member, named VFW of Virginia Scout of the Year
  • Member of high school Model UN team
  • High School Intern for US Congressman Sanford D Bishop (GA-02)
  • Rowing instructor and dock hand at local boathouse
Personal:
  • Born in Fort Worth, Texas
  • Has one younger sibling and a dog, Albus
Why Wellesley:
  • Chose to attend Wellesley because the atmosphere was unlike any other school Sophie visited. Everyone Sophie met was kind, supportive, and excited to learn, and the beautiful campus and strong academics made it feel like a place where she can truly belong
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