Congratulations to ORU varsity member Dennis Nikolov, who has been recruited to row for Oregon State University next fall. Dennis, a senior at Beaverton's Health and Science High School, has been rowing under the direction of Coach Plamen Petrov since the seventh grade. He plans to pursue a rigorous program in mechanical engineering at OSU and continue competing in the sport that has become his passion. Dennis has this advice for his fellow teammates and other students hoping to be recruited to row in college: Put as much into your schoolwork as you do into your rowing. The better you do in school, the better your chances for getting scholarships. Also, trust coaches Plamen Petrov and Nadia Petrova with their advice and coaching decisions. With over 30 years of experience, they know what they're doing, and how to best help each rower achieve his or her personal goals.
Best wishes to Dennis, a consistent leader for the ORU Junior Team, in both his rowing and academic endeavors in Beaver Nation. We know great things are in store for this young man.