California: 2009 (Junior) Rowed on the varsity 4+ that took first at the Pac-10 Championships and fourth at the NCAA Championships.
2008 (Sophomore) Rowed on the varsity 4+ that placed fourth at the NCAA Championships and second at the Pac-10 Championships.
2007 (Freshman) Rowed in the novice 4+ that placed first at the PCRC Championships.
Personal: Undeclared major...rowed for Capital Crew in high school...member of a swimming team since age four...participated in three years of diving and one year of water polo...parents are Niki and Brian Bates...has a sister, Jessica...born April 17, 1988, in Sacramento, Calif.
The best part about being on Cal crew is: the team. It's awesome to be doing something with people you truly want to be around.
The best part of the University is: That we get to be a part of something so much bigger - you can go so many places.
My greatest achievement/finest moment was: In the PCRC frosh 4+ event, when we won by 17 seconds. There was amazing teamwork and friendship in that boat and it was a ton of fun.
I Chose Cal because: When I visited here, it just felt right. Also, I really liked the philosophies that Dave and Sara have when it comes to both school and rowing.
