Lily Fu

Position:
Sabre/Right Hand
Height:
5-2
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Cary, N.C.
High School:
Green Hope

Majoring in studio art and considering a minor in advertising ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy as part of the Rising Stars program ... Works as a research assistant for a radiation oncology lab and as a waitress

Fencing at UNC: In her second year on the team after taking up the sport in 2009 in a fencing class at UNC

Before UNC: Graduate of Green Hope High School

More on Fu: Born July 30, 1991, in Iowa ... Daughter of Jiarong Fu and Xiaoying Ma ... Has one younger sister, Diana (16) ... Favorite pastimes are painting, photography, reading, going to Starbucks and dyeing her hair abnormal colors ... Favorite sport in which to participate other than fencing is ice skating ... Has studied dance ... Loves sushi ... Fun fact is that she's a "completely hopeless romantic" ... Pet peeve is fake or arrogant/snooty people ... Dream job is to be an actress ... Little-known talent is that she used to play the piano ... Also can do an aerial (a cartwheel with no hands)