  {"id":29342,"date":"2023-05-02T10:58:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T14:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?p=29342"},"modified":"2023-06-21T13:05:11","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T17:05:11","slug":"ralph-sylvester-50-crew-shell-dedication-photo-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/2023\/05\/02\/ralph-sylvester-50-crew-shell-dedication-photo-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"Ralph Sylvester \u201950 Crew Shell Dedication: Photo Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Saturday, April 29, 2023, members of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ rowing team, alumni, parents, and friends gathered in Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall to honor Ralph Sylvester \u201950 with a crew shell in his name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sylvester christened the new rowing shell, and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented him with a blade during the dedication ceremony making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_01.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_01-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Mechanical Services Manager Alan Kelly, left, Ralph Sylvester \u201950 and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra pose for a portrait in front of the new ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. Coach Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_01-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_01-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_01-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_01-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_01.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_04.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_04-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Ralph Sylvester \u201950, left, talks with members of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ rowing team Aidan Braithwaite \u201923 of Milton, Mass.; Isaac Levinger \u201924 of Rockville, Md.; and Charles Renvyle \u201925 of Hopkinton, N.H. during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-29344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_04-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_04-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_04-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_04-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_04.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_07.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_07-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Members of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ rowing team from left: Molly Connors \u201923 of Westwood, Mass.; Katarina Dickson \u201924 of Princeton, Mass. and Eliana Weissmann \u201924 of Newton, Mass. talk with Ralph Sylvester \u201950 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-29346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_07-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_07-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_07-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_07-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_07.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_08.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_08-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Members of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ rowing team Lucy Del Col \u201924 of Wellesley, Mass.; Oli Seline \u201924 of Delaware, Ohio and Hannah Braslau \u201923 of Chelmsford, Mass. talk with Ralph Sylvester \u201950 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-29348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_08-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_08-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_08-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_08-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_08.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_09.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_09-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Members of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ rowing team from left: Eliana Weissmann \u201924 of Newton, Mass.; Katarina Dickson \u201924 of Princeton, Mass. and Molly Connors \u201923 of Westwood, Mass. talk with Ralph Sylvester \u201950 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-29343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_09-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_09-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_09-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_09-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_09.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_10.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_10-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Vice President for College Advancement Eric Foushee welcomes guest to the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. The new shell was dedicated to Ralph Sylvester \u201950.\" class=\"wp-image-29360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_10-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_10-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_10-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_10-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_10.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_11.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_11-900x601.webp\" alt=\"ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra talks about why the rowing team chose to dedicate the new shell to Ralph Sylvester \u201950 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. Coach Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_11-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_11-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_11-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_11-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_11.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_19.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_19-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Ralph Sylvester \u201950, center, thanks ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra, right, after christening the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. Coach Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_19-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_19-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_19-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_19-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_19.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_15.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_15-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Ralph Sylvester \u201950 christens the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_15-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_15-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_15-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_15-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_15.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_12.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_12-900x601.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_12-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_12-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_12-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_12-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_12.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_13.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_13-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Ralph Sylvester \u201950 christens the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_13-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_13-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_13-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_13-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_13.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_20.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_20-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Ralph Sylvester \u201950, center, thanks ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra, right, after christening the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. Coach Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_20-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_20-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_20-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_20-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_20.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_21.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_21-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Cindy Peters of Lewiston hugs friend Ralph Sylvester \u201950 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-29352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_21-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_21-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_21-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_21-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_21.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_22.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"29353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_22-600x900.webp\" alt=\"On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Ralph Sylvester \u201950 christened the new rowing shell. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_22-600x900.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_22-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_22-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_22-419x628.jpg 419w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_22.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_23.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"29356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_23-601x900.webp\" alt=\"On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Ralph Sylvester \u201950 christened the new rowing shell. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_23-601x900.webp 601w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_23-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_23-768x1151.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_23-419x628.jpg 419w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_23.webp 801w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_25.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"29354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_25-900x600.webp\" alt=\"On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing teams dedicated the new rowing shell to Ralph Sylvester \u201950. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_25-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_25-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_25-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_25-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_25.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_26.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"29355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_26-900x600.webp\" alt=\"ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing head coach Peter Steenstra talks about why the rowing team chose to dedicate the new shell to Ralph Sylvester \u201950 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. Coach Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_26-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_26-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_26-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_26-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_26.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_28.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"29357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_28-900x600.webp\" alt=\"On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ alumnus \u201950 Ralph Sylvester with a blade. Sylvester is the only non-rower to receive a blade.\" class=\"wp-image-29357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_28-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_28-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_28-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_28-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_28.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_29.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"29358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_29-900x600.webp\" alt=\"On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ alumnus \u201950 Ralph Sylvester with a blade. Sylvester is the only non-rower to receive a blade.\" class=\"wp-image-29358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_29-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_29-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_29-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_29-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_29.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_30.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"29359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_30-900x600.webp\" alt=\"On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing teams dedicated the new rowing shell to Ralph Sylvester \u201950. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_30-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_30-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_30-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_30-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_30.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_31.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_31-900x601.webp\" alt=\"On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ alumnus \u201950 Ralph Sylvester posed for a photo with the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Men and Women\u2019s rowing teams following the christening of the new rowing shell which was dedicated to him. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_31-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_31-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_31-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_31-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_31.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_32.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_32-900x601.webp\" alt=\"On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Ralph Sylvester \u201950 posed for a photo with members of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Mens Rowing team following the christening of the new shell which was dedicated to him. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_32-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_32-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_32-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_32-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_32.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_33.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_33-900x601.webp\" alt=\"On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Ralph Sylvester \u201950 posed for a photo with members of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Men and Women\u2019s Rowing team following the christening of the new shell which was dedicated to him. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_33-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_33-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_33-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_33-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_33.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_34.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_34-900x601.webp\" alt=\"On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Ralph Sylvester \u201950 posed for a photo with members of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Men and Women\u2019s Rowing team following the christening of the new shell which was dedicated to him. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_34-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_34-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_34-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_34-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_34.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_35.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_35-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Pat McCluskey of Peru, left, Sue Tymoczko of Lewiston and Cindy Peters of Lewiston congratulate friend Ralph Sylvester \u201950 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. Tymoczko, McCluskey and Peters were teachers at Edward Little High School where Sylvester\u2019s late wife worked.\" class=\"wp-image-29367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_35-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_35-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_35-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_35-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_35.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_36.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_36-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Dodie, left, and John Wait of Waterford congratulate friend Ralph Sylvester \u201950, center, during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-29369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_36-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_36-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_36-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_36-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_36.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_37.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_37-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Pat McCluskey of Peru, left, and Cindy Peters of Lewiston congratulate friend Ralph Sylvester \u201950 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. McCluskey and Peters were teachers at Edward Little High School where Sylvester\u2019s late wife worked.\" class=\"wp-image-29368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_37-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_37-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_37-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_37-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_37.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_38.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_38-900x601.webp\" alt=\"On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Ralph Sylvester \u201950, left, posed for a photo with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra. Coach Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_38-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_38-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_38-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_38-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_38.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_40.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_40-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer, left, talks with Ralph Sylvester \u201950 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_40-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_40-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_40-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_40-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_40.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_41.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_41-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Ralph Sylvester \u201950, left, poses for a photo with Associate Vice President for Dining, Conferences, and Campus Events Christine Schwartz during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-29372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_41-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_41-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_41-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_41-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_41.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_42.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-id=\"29373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_42-900x601.webp\" alt=\"Maine Veterans Home Administrator Bradford Peck, center, and his wife, Angela Peck, left, congratulate Ralph Sylvester \u201950 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.\" class=\"wp-image-29373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_42-900x601.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_42-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_42-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_42-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/files\/2023\/05\/230429_RalphSylvester_42.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday, April 29, 2023, members of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ rowing team, alumni,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1045,"featured_media":29363,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_hide_ai_chatbot":false,"_ai_chatbot_style":"","associated_faculty":[],"_Page_Specific_Css":"","_bates_restrict_mod":false,"bates_author_byline_override":"","_table_of_contents_display":false,"_table_of_contents_location":"","_table_of_contents_disableSticky":false,"_is_featured":false,"_sidebarChoice":"","footnotes":"","_bates_seo_meta_description":"","_bates_seo_block_robots":false,"_bates_seo_sharing_image_id":0,"_bates_seo_sharing_image_twitter_id":0,"_bates_seo_share_title":"","_bates_seo_canonical_overwrite":"","_bates_seo_twitter_template":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[20],"class_list":["post-29342","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-photo-gallery","tag-photo-gallery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1045"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29342"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29342\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29376,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29342\/revisions\/29376"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29363"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}