Casey Clifford, pictured here with mom Nicky, will row at Brown. She is involved in crew now through the Connecticut Boat Club in Norwalk: “I have worked really hard in high school so that my grades are strong and I don’t have to rely only on rowing. Brown was the best school for me with the best academics and rowing program. They came in second at NCAAs last year. They’re the only Ivy that really dominates NCAAs.” Early signing day at the New Canaan High School gymnasium—Nov. 18, 2014. Credit: Michael Dinan