2005-06: Participated as the four seat for the women's novice four (WN4) at the Head of the Schuylkill where the team placed seventh out of 18 crews with a time of 18:18.77. Notched a first place finish vs. Ohio State University on the WN4 at the stroke position, finishing with a time of 9:15.08.

BEFORE FRANKLIN PIERCE: 2005 graduate of Nashoba Regional High School.

PERSONAL: Born April 22, 1987, in Worcester, Mass. Daughter of Dina Rich of Lancaster, Mass and Roger Ela of Buskirk, N.Y. Majoring in Criminal Justice at the College. Supports the Boston Red Sox.