CAMBRIDGE, Mass. –– Harvard men's lightweight rowing has announced the class of 2028, a group of five talented and experienced student-athletes set to make an impact on the program. 

Andrew Buda
Newport Beach, Calif. | Orange Lutheran High School 

Three-year varsity oarsman at the Newport Aquatic Center 2022, 2023, 2024…Newport Aquatic Center Oarsman of the Year 2021…Newport Aquatic Center Under 17 Oarsman of the Year 2022…Placed third in the nation at the 2024 Youth Rowing National Championships in the Youth 4+...Member of the National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation, Orange Lutheran STEM academy and pathway member…Member of the R12 service organization 2021-24…Community service member for U.S Congresswoman Michelle Steele 2024.

Jack Duggan
London, England | Shiplake College

Shiplake Crew bow seat/two seat on bow side 2022-24 years…Four-year varsity rower…Broke school record for 2k in an eight (5:41)...First time in 35 years school made it to the Henley final.

Ian O'Riley
Scottsdale, Ariz. | Brophy College Preparatory

Brophy College Preparatory Rowing 2021-24, Men's Single and Men's Double…USRowing Youth National Champion 2024 first place in Men's U19.

Nathan Pappas
Walpole, Mass. | Belmont Hill High School | Cambridge Boat Club

Varsity Rowing (7th-12th grade)...Varsity Alpine Skiing (8th-12th grade)...2023-24 NEIRA Champion…Cum Laude Society 2024.

Charles Rahdon
Geelong, Australia | The Geelong College | Corio Bay Rowing Club

2024 State Champion U21 men's single scull…2023 National Champion open lightweight four…Third place Under 19 single scull at 2023 nationals…2023 Runner-up state champion open lightweight single…2023 runner-up state champion open lightweight pair.