Leah Kosow

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-4
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Concord, N.H.
High School:
Concord

Majoring in communication studies with a concentration in speech and hearing sciences and a minor in biology ... Intern and volunteer with the UNC Hearing and Communication Clinic ... Active in Carolina Outreach, intramural volleyball and Best Buddies

Rowing at UNC: In her second year on the varsity squad after rowing for the novice squad in 2008-09 ... Raced in the second varsity eight in the fall of 2010 and in the spring 2010 racing season

Before UNC: At Concord High School, lettered one year in track ... Also active in competitive dance and served as co-captain of the school's dance team ... Played intramural soccer

More on Kosow: Born April 29, 1989, in Concord, N.H. ... Daughter of Randy and Carmen Kosow ... Has two older brothers, Justin (27) and Ryan (26) ... Favorite pastimes are soccer, dance, stargazing, baking, scrapbooking and puddle-jumping ... Favorite sport other than rowing is rugby ... Loves peanut butter ... Fun fact is that she's a vegetarian ... Biggest pet peeves are feet and sand ... Athlete she most admires is Mia Hamm... After graduation, plans to take a year off then apply to medical school ... Dream job is to be a pediatric oncologist

Kosow on Carolina rowing: "I love being on the team. These girls have become my family over the years and we share everything. The highs, the lows, the laughs. One person's success is something we all celebrate."