University of Tennessee Athletics
2024-25 Rowing Roster

Sarah Shepherd
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Lafayette, Calif.
- High School:
- Acalanes
Bio
2024-25 - FRESHMAN
- The inaugural Rocky Top Invite’s second day (4/5/25) was capped with UT's 4V4+ boat crossing the line over 41 seconds ahead of North Carolina's 3V4+.
- On day one of the Rocky Top Invite (4/4/25), was in Tennessee’s 4V4+ boat that put down a time of 7:41.576, crossing the line nearly 47 seconds faster than North Carolina's third varsity four.
PERSONAL
- Born Jan. 11, 2006, in Lafayette, Calif.
- Daughter of Jim and Jenny Shepherd
- Graduated from Acalanes High School
- Majoring in Hospitality & Tourism Management, College of Education, Health and Human Services
- Earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Award four times – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Received thee California Scholarship Federation's Lifetime Membership Award in June 2024
- Attained the National Charity League's Senior Service Award in June 2024 (served 501 hours over a six-year period)
- Her high school rowing coach was Allison Ray
Big Orange Rewind: September 7, 2025
Monday, September 08
The Mike Keith Show | S2: E2
Friday, September 05
Big Orange Rewind | August 31, 2025
Monday, September 01
The Mike Keith Show | S2: E1
Friday, August 29