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Ralph Sylvester ’50 Crew Shell Dedication: Photo Gallery

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On Saturday, April 29, 2023, members of the Bates rowing team, alumni, parents, and friends gathered in Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall to honor Ralph Sylvester ’50 with a crew shell in his name.

Sylvester christened the new rowing shell, and Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented him with a blade during the dedication ceremony making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.

Mechanical Services Manager Alan Kelly, left, Ralph Sylvester ’50 and Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra pose for a portrait in front of the new Bates 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.
Ralph Sylvester ’50, left, talks with members of the Bates rowing team Aidan Braithwaite ’23 of Milton, Mass.; Isaac Levinger ’24 of Rockville, Md.; and Charles Renvyle ’25 of Hopkinton, N.H. during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.
Members of the Bates rowing team from left: Molly Connors ’23 of Westwood, Mass.; Katarina Dickson ’24 of Princeton, Mass. and Eliana Weissmann ’24 of Newton, Mass. talk with Ralph Sylvester ’50 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.
Members of the Bates rowing team Lucy Del Col ’24 of Wellesley, Mass.; Oli Seline ’24 of Delaware, Ohio and Hannah Braslau ’23 of Chelmsford, Mass. talk with Ralph Sylvester ’50 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.
Members of the Bates rowing team from left: Eliana Weissmann ’24 of Newton, Mass.; Katarina Dickson ’24 of Princeton, Mass. and Molly Connors ’23 of Westwood, Mass. talk with Ralph Sylvester ’50 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.
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 ’50.
Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra talks about why the rowing team chose to dedicate the new shell to Ralph Sylvester ’50 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.
Ralph Sylvester ’50, center, thanks Bates 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.
Ralph Sylvester ’50 christens the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.
Ralph Sylvester ’50 christens the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.
Ralph Sylvester ’50, center, thanks Bates 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.
Cindy Peters of Lewiston hugs friend Ralph Sylvester ’50 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.
On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Ralph Sylvester ’50 christened the new rowing shell. Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.
On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Ralph Sylvester ’50 christened the new rowing shell. Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.
On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall the Bates Rowing teams dedicated the new rowing shell to Ralph Sylvester ’50. Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.
Bates Rowing head coach Peter Steenstra talks about why the rowing team chose to dedicate the new shell to Ralph Sylvester ’50 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.
On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Bates alumnus ’50 Ralph Sylvester with a blade. Sylvester is the only non-rower to receive a blade.
On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Bates alumnus ’50 Ralph Sylvester with a blade. Sylvester is the only non-rower to receive a blade.
On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall the Bates Rowing teams dedicated the new rowing shell to Ralph Sylvester ’50. Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.
On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Bates alumnus ’50 Ralph Sylvester posed for a photo with the Bates Men and Women’s rowing teams following the christening of the new rowing shell which was dedicated to him. Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.
On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Ralph Sylvester ’50 posed for a photo with members of the Bates Mens Rowing team following the christening of the new shell which was dedicated to him. Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.
On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Ralph Sylvester ’50 posed for a photo with members of the Bates Men and Women’s Rowing team following the christening of the new shell which was dedicated to him. Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.
On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Ralph Sylvester ’50 posed for a photo with members of the Bates Men and Women’s Rowing team following the christening of the new shell which was dedicated to him. Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.
Pat McCluskey of Peru, left, Sue Tymoczko of Lewiston and Cindy Peters of Lewiston congratulate friend Ralph Sylvester ’50 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’s late wife worked.
Dodie, left, and John Wait of Waterford congratulate friend Ralph Sylvester ’50, center, during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023.
Pat McCluskey of Peru, left, and Cindy Peters of Lewiston congratulate friend Ralph Sylvester ’50 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’s late wife worked.
On Saturday April 29, 2023 at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall Ralph Sylvester ’50, left, posed for a photo with Bates 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.
Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer, left, talks with Ralph Sylvester ’50 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.
Ralph Sylvester ’50, 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.
Maine Veterans Home Administrator Bradford Peck, center, and his wife, Angela Peck, left, congratulate Ralph Sylvester ’50 during the dedication of the new rowing shell at Perry Atrium in Pettengill Hall on April 29, 2023. Bates Rowing Head Coach Peter Steenstra presented Sylvester with a blade during the dedication ceremony, making Sylvester the only non-rower to receive one.
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