In the cool afternoon breeze, the Arkansas River was filled with paddle boats, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and boat rides as Wichita State’s rowing team hosted its annual S’mores and Oars event.
Freshman rower Liz Mueting said that meeting the rowers before their first practice can assist the new athletes in being less intimidated.
“It’s nice to meet other people, so you’re not alone at practice,” Mueting said.
Assistant rowing coach Rachel Tuck sees the event as an opportunity to recruit students for rowing.
Tuck said she enjoys watching athletes from a different perspective, such as when they interact with the public and socialize with one another outside of rowing.