Hi, I'm Rowan McAlpin !
Guitarist, software developer, acrobat, sailor
STUDENT
I’m a student, first and foremost. I am currently pursuing an Associate of Computer Science alongside my High School diploma. I am a dual-enrollment student at Edmonds Heights K-12 and North Seattle College.
LEADER
I am in a central leadership position on my high school’s robotics team, Atomic Robotics, which involves high levels of team and project management. Additionally, I am the only member on the team that has more than a year of programming experience, although I’m working to train members so they can step in when I graduate!
I am one of 7 members of the leadership team for the CS Club at North Seattle College . We run events and workshops for students at North Seattle College, as well as manage a Discord server with over 850 members.
GUITARIST
I am a guitar player and member of the band Bubblewrap, based in Seattle. I have been taking guitar lessons since I was 6 years old. I play both acoustic and electric guitar, across most genres.
SAILOR
I am a volunteer at the Center for Wooden Boats, where I help run the livery program, as well as operate safety boats and help people on the water. Additionally, I am a deckhand aboard Schooner Martha, a wooden schooner built in 1907. We train youth in sailing and traditional marine navigation aboard the oldest wooden schooner on the West coast. I have recently joined the nonprofit marine search & rescue organization Salish Rescue, where I am currently learning more about small boat driving, as well as search and rescue operations on the water.
ACROBAT
I have been taking classes at SANCA since ~2012. I specialize in aerial and german wheel, although I have experience with trampoline, juggling, partner acrobatics, and unicycle, among others. I have been involved in a number of shows in notable venues across Washington such as the Paramount Theater, Teatro Zinzanni, the Triple Door, Broadway Performance Hall, and Emerald City Trapeze.