Katherine Williamson

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-11
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Chapel Hill, N.C.
High School:
East Chapel Hill

Working toward a double major in sociology and international studies with a focus in public health ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy as part of the Rising Stars program ... Member of the Occupational Therapy Club and the UNC Freshman Steering Committee ... Volunteers at UNC Hospitals and as part of the YMCA Big Brothers Big Sisters program ... Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for 2007-08

Rowing at UNC: Is in her first year on the varsity squad after rowing for the novice team as a freshman ... Rowed in the novice eight that won the 2008 Knecht Cup and finished third at the ACC Championship

Before UNC: Attended East Chapel Hill High School

More on Williamson: Born July 19, 1988, in Madison, Wis. ... Daughter of Michael Williamson and Donna Warner ... Has one sister, Claire (17) ... Favorite pastimes are basketball and lacrosse ... Fun fact is that she loves to travel and has spent a lot of time in India and Thailand ... Biggest pet peeve is leaving dirty dishes in the sink ... After graduation, plans to serve in the PeaceCorps then go to graduate school for occupational therapy ... Dream job is to be a reporter for ESPN ... With a completely free day, would drive to the beach with friends or go on a horseback trail ride ... Little-known talent is that she rode horses competitively