Jade Thornton Season 2015-16

2017-18 (Junior)
• Named Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention
• Finished in third in the third varsity eight at the Pac-12 Championships

The Thornton File
• Interested in studying chemical engineering
• Has relatives who have rowed at Stanford (Dominic Bea), Cal (Nick and Sebastian Bea) and Georgetown (Alex Bea)

2016-17 (Sophomore)
• Rowed in all six regattas during the season
• Served in the second varsity eight, varsity four, second varsity four and third varsity eight
• Rowed in the six-seat of the second varsity eight that placed ninth in the NCAA Championships
• Served in the seven-seat of the second varsity eight that finished third in the Pac-12 Championships
• Rowed in the third varsity eight against UCLA in the season opener and California in the Pac-12 Challenge

2015-16 (Freshman)
• Rowed in three regattas on the season, competing in the third varsity eight
• Competed in the bow-seat of the third varsity eight that placed fourth in the Pac-12 Championships
• Rowed in the four-seat of the third varsity eight in the Big Row against No. 1 California
• Also rowed in the four-seat of the third varsity eight that defeated Wisconsin and Sacramento State in the Petite Final

High School
• Graduated from East High School in 2015
• Rowed for Mile High Rowing Club
• Captain of the rowing team as a senior
• Seventh place in the pair at the 2015 Youth Nationals
• Placed 12th in the four at the 2014 Youth Nationals
• Finished 10th overall in the pair at the 2013 Youth Nationals
• Also played field hockey and tennis in this school

Personal
• Born Jade Thornton in Denver, Colo.
• Parents are Michael Thornton, Ginger Rubey and Scott Beckman

Why Thornton Chose Stanford
"I chose Stanford because it was the best fit for me. I can be part of an amazing rowing team that gets to row all year round while also studying Chemical Engineering at a school that has amazing academics. There seemed to be a balance and community at Stanford that I did not find anywhere else. Stanford’s weather and diverse student body make it an ideal place for me. I can’t wait for this amazing opportunity.”