Edith Tallman, the late Robert Tallman's wife, and their daughter, Terry Ferrara, with Coach Dan Robinson.

Ward Romer (left), longtime crew coach and all-around "Mr. Fix-It" for the crew program, discusses the importance of the new boathouse with Terry Ferrara, Edith Tallman, President Tom Rochon, and Jerry Dietz.

President Tom Rochon, Edith Tallman, Terry Ferraro, Jerry Dietz, and Ward Romer pose for the camera before the groundbreaking ceremony.

President Tom Rochon speaks to the crowd about the impact the new boathouse will have on the crew program and the College.

Coaches Dan and Becky Robinson talk about their experiences in the Haskell Davidson Boathouse and what they anticipate in the new facility.

Becky Robinson describes how she converted an old piece of wood listing the names of former rowers to a coatrack trophy for Jerry Dietz '75, rowing center campaign chair.

Jerry Dietz shares how rowing as a student affected his life and what this campaign has meant to him.

The ceremonial "first dig"!

Posing with full shovels are Ward Romer, director of athletics Ken Kutler, Marcy Schaeffer (mother of rower Kelsey '09), Jerry Dietz, President Tom Rochon, Coach Becky Robinson, and Coach Dan Robinson. 

Crew alumni joining in on the fun with Coaches Dan and Becky Robinson.

Little did we know it was Becky Robinson's birthday (someone did), and she got dunked in the inlet -- in the pouring rain no less!

Vice president for institutional advancement Shelley Semmler thanking boathouse project supporter Marcy Schaffer

Vice president for student affairs and campus life Brian McAree and director of athletics Ken Kutler enjoy a celebratory moment.