Alexis Ziavras

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-2
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Peabody, Mass.
High School:
Peabody Veterans

Undecided on a major ... At UNC, is a member of the General Alumni Association and the National Collegiate Honor Society

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

Before UNC: At Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, captained the soccer, indoor track, and track and field teams ... Also a member of the chorus and National Honor Society

More on Ziavras: Born Oct. 26, 1983, in Danvers, Mass. ... Daughter of Peter and Anne Ziavras ... Considering a career in broadcasting or as a sports reporter ... Favorite pastimes are snowboarding, rock climbing, working out and listening to music ... Says the word that best describes her is "determined" ... Favorite sport besides rowing is soccer ... Best moment of her athletic career has been playing in the Harry Agganis Northeast All-Star Game, because "it was great being able to play soccer with some of the top players in Massachusetts" ... Something few people know about her is that she's an only child

Ziavras on rowing: "I've met the most amazing group of girls by being on this team. By practicing day in and day out with my teammates, I've learned how to push myself physically and mentally. Rowing will make everyone a better athlete and a better person."