Maddie Omeltchenko

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-9
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Port Washington, N.Y.
High School:
Paul D. Schreiber

Majoring in environmental science and is enrolled in a dual degree program in which she will earn a master’s degree in mass communication ... Named to the Dean’s List ... Plays intramural basketball

Rowing at UNC: In her second year on the varsity squad after joining the novice team as a sophomore ... Transferred to UNC after spending her freshman year at University of Maryland

Before UNC: Graduate of Paul D. Schreiber High School ... Rowed three years, serving as team captain as a senior ... Also played two years of basketball, earning N.Y. State Scholar Athlete honors as well as the Coach’s Award ... Started rowing her sophomore year of high school

More on Omeltchenko: Daughter of Tonia and Billy Omeltchenko ... Her father played basketball at Princeton ... Has two brothers ... Favorite pastimes are Bikram yoga, baking, hiking and reading ... Plays the ukulele ... Athlete she admires most is Michael Jordan ... Dream job is to be a famous pastry chef