Emily White

Position:
BB
Height:
5-4
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Kernersville, NC
High School:
East Forsyth
Prev School:
Iowa State

As a Junior:
Competed in her first season with Carolina after transferring from Iowa State • Made her first official appearance at Pittsburgh on 2/1 • Scored a season high at NC State on 1/25 with a 9.625 on bars in an exhibition.

As a Sophomore (Iowa State):
Scored a 9.600 against Lindenwood in an exhibition performance.

As a Freshman (Iowa State):
Did not compete.

Prep:

Trained at High Point Gymnastics Academy in High Point, N.C. under the tutelage of Buddy Thorburn • Attended East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, N.C. • National Junior Olympic qualifier in 2013 • Competed in the North Carolina State Championships in 2013, earning second in the floor competition • 2014 National Invitational Tournament Champion on beam • Finished third on beam in the 2015 National Invitational Tournament Championships.

Personal:

Born Emily Marie White to Bob and Nancy White in Winston-Salem, N.C. • Birthday is May 27 • Member of National Honors Society at East Forsyth • Transferred to Carolina after competing at Iowa State for her first two years • Named to the Big XXII and NAIGCA All-Academic Teams while at Iowa State • On the Dean’s List all four semesters at Iowa State • Cousin plays softball at UTEP • Another cousin plays softball at Miami of OH • Uncle played basketball at Holy Cross University.

Getting to Know Emily:

Major: Political Science and Sport Administration

Nickname: Em/Whitey

Career Plans: Lawyer for professional athletes/teams

What is the best thing about being at UNC? Prestige and history in both academics and athletics

Away from gymnastics and my academic pursuits, I like to spend time… hanging out with my cat, Aspen

My greatest strength as a gymnast is… my flexibility and my hard work ethic

Biggest sports thrill and why? My first time rushing Franklin St. when we beat Duke because the school spirit was incredible.

Person who had the greatest influence on your career and why: Buddy Thornburn, my club coach, because he’s made me the athlete/person I am today

Favorite Book: Becoming by Michelle Obama

Favorite Food: Mexican Food/Chips and Guacamole and Salsa

Funny or interesting fact about yourself: Emery Summey was my club team sister

Favorite class at UNC and why: EXSS 326 (Sport Law): It’s exactly what I want to do with my career

At what age did you first start participating in gymnastics and what is your earliest memory of gymnastics? Age 2 – my scrunchie falling out in the middle of my level 4 routine; I thought the judges would deduct!

The funniest nickname on the team belongs to: Lizzo - her alter ego (Liz Culton)

What song would you sing if you were on The Voice? Sign of the Times by Harry Styles

What reality show would you most like to be on? The Bachelor

My favorite guilty pleasure is: Face masks and watching Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

If I could go to dinner with one famous person it would be: Ellen Degeneres

The most interesting person I’ve met at UNC is: Gary the Pit Preacher

People say I look like… Miley Cyrus

Favorite place to visit: I’ve never been to Europe but I would love to go to Paris