Ashley Williamson

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-7
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Winston-Salem, N.C.
High School:
Mount Tabor

Planning to major in journalism with a minor in religion ... At UNC, is a member of Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship and Carolina Fever, the student spirit group

Rowing at UNC: In her first year on the Carolina squad

Before UNC: At Mount Tabor High School, played soccer and ran cross country ... Recipient of the Coach's Award in soccer

More on Williamson: Born April 30, 1985, in Covington, Ga. ... Daughter of Holt and Darlene Williamson ... Career goal is to serve the Lord through mission work ... Favorite pastimes are playing soccer, reading and taking summer mission trips ... Says the word that best describes her is "dedicated" ... Favorite sport besides rowing is soccer ... The best moment of her athletic career has been scoring a goal at the WAGS soccer tournament in front of numerous college coaches ... Tried out for the rowing team because "I always wanted to wear a Carolina uniform and hear the crowd cheering for the Tar Heels and know they were cheering for me" ... A cousin, Fran Priddy, rowed at Brown

Williamson on rowing: "Rowing at UNC is about those dreadfully early morning practices, the joy of seeing the most gorgeous sunset on University Lake, the thrill of walking our boat right through those of rival teams, cranking out splits that are unheard of on the erg, and being surrounded by the best group of friends who challenge and support you day in and day out as you become better than you ever thought you could be."