KU gives me the most opportunities and experiences to become the best version of myself. Whether in the boat, in the classroom, or in everyday life, KU pushes me to get 1% better every day, which is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
How did you get introduced to rowing?
I first saw rowing through my mother, who rowed on a rec team with her friends. I didn’t think much about rowing until the winter of 2023 where it presented itself as an opportunity that I could not say no to.
Favorite thing to do in Lawrence?
Watch the sunset over the Hill.
High School
Lettered in volleyball (four years), powerlifting (three years), and track and field (two years)
Class of 2023 Oklahoma Volleyball Large West All-State Team
Chisholm Trail Conference Second Team Volleyball All-Conference (2021, 2022)
Class of 2023 Oklahoma Volleyball Large West All-State Team
Voted PrepDig Best Middle in Oklahoma 2022
State Superintendent Award of Arts Excellence- Visual Arts 2022 recipient
AP Scholar
Presidential Excellence Scholar
Oklahoma Scholar
Class of 2023 Top Ten Percent
Class of 2023 Outstanding Senior Girl Award
Personal
Daughter of Will and Melissa Ertl ... Father was a gymnast at Iowa State ... Has one brother, William ... Transferred from Ottawa University after playing volleyball for the 2023 season ... Had two pieces of her work selected for the 2022 Young Talent in Oklahoma exhibit and Photographic Society of America Annual Conference exhibit... Had two entries win at the 2022 Oklahoma Camera Club Youth Photography Competition... Majoring in architectural design