Elizabeth Ayers

Position:
Novice
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Tampa, Fla.
High School:
Academy of the Holy Names

Majoring in journalism and mass communication with a minor in history ... Participates in the Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy as a CREED mentor, helping freshmen adjust to college life ... Member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority ... Coordinates Carolina Outreach opportunities for the team

Coxing at UNC: In her third season as a coxswain on the varsity squad after spending her freshman year on the novice team

Before UNC: At Academy of the Holy Names, earned varsity letters in soccer, volleyball and rowing. Senior year her boat won first place at states

More on Ayers: Born in Tampa, Fla. ... Daughter of Lisa and Patrick Ayers ... Her father played soccer at Georgetown ... Has one brother ... Favorite pastime is being on or by the water ... Favorite sport other than rowing is volleyball ... Fun fact is that she is of Hispanic decent, even though she doesn't look like it ... Athlete she most admires is surfer Bethany Hamilton ... After graduation, hopes to work with a sports team or agency in PR or marketing ... Dream job is to work for ESPN, MLB or the NFL

Ayers on Carolina rowing: "Being a part of Carolina Rowing has allowed me to broaden my experience at Carolina and has taught me the true meaning of dedication. Being a part of this team has been one of the best parts of my time at UNC."