Cornell University Athletics

Why Travis Chose Cornell: Cornell gives me the strongest academic and research opportunities to excel, while still providing numerous clubs and activities pertaining to my interests in the environment and humanitarian issues. I found the faculty to be excited to teach and the students excited to learn. Cornell's large campus allows me to explore and meet students from many different cultures around the globe. On top of that the supportive and dynamic atmosphere on the rowing team will allow me to continue to challenge and improve myself. All these factors led me to believe that Cornell is the perfect fit.
 

Prior to Cornell
• A six-year member of the Saratoga Rowing Association, Travis won the clubs Founder’s Award in 2016 for exemplifying strong character and leadership and embodying the ideals of the SRA.
• Rowed in the women’s varsity eight that won the national championship at the 2015 SRAA Scholastic Nationals.
• Also took home a national championship in the women’s freshmen eight at the 2013 event.
• In her final season with the club, Travis won a gold medal in the women’s senior eight at the 2016 NY State Championship, as well as finishing sixth overall at the Head of the Charles in the youth women’s eight.
• Helped the U19 women’s eight to a third place finish at the 2015 Canadian Henley, and earned top finished at the 2014 SRAA Scholastic Nationals (fourth place – women's jayvee quad) and the 2013 Stotesbury Cup Regatta (first place – women’s freshman eight). 

Personal
• Brooke Allyson Travis is the daughter of Cornell alumni, Greg Travis ’89 and Karen Lazar ’92, and she has one younger brother and one younger sister.