Bessie Jackson

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-9
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Georgetown, Calif.
High School:
El Dorado

Major: Communication studies

Minor: Exercise and sports science

At UNC: In her second year on the rowing team, her first on the varsity ... A member of Carolina Fever and the General Alumni Association

At El Dorado High: Member of student council, yearbook and 4-H ... Also a journalism photographer

More on Jackson: The daughter of Janet Jackson and Jimmie Mobley ... Born Sept. 6, 1977, in Sacramento, Calif. ... Favorite sports besides rowing are other sports involving water like swimming, ocean kayaking and rafting ... Best moment of her athletic career has been “my first athletic competition EVER, the race in Miami last year” ... Says the word that best describes her is “Californian” ... Inspired to start rowing by the chance to be on the water every day and the desire to be part of a team

Jackson on rowing: “Being a part of this team has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have learned lessons about dedication and sacrifice that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.”