Alison Standard

Position:
Novice
Class:
Redshirt
Hometown:
Greenville, S.C.
High School:
J. L. Mann

Major: Political Science

At UNC: In her first year on the rowing team ... Recipient of the the Sirrine Scholarship, the Greenville County School District Pepsi Golf Scholarship, the Susan Scott Lynch Scholarship, the S.C. National Guard Scholarship and the the University Trademark Scholarship

At J.L. Mann High: All-state and all-conference in swimming ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Editor of the yearbook ... Active in the Junior Classical League and Youth in Government

More on Standard: Daughter of Carole and Dan Barber ... Born in Greenville, S.C. ... Enjoys animals, spending time with family, reading and watching movies ... Says "determined" is the word that best describes her ... Plans to have a career in law or politics ... Best moment in her athletic career has been being named to the all-state team in swimming ... Favorite sports besides rowing is swimming ... Inspired to row because "rowing is an awesome opportunity to be competitive at the collegiate level and make new friends"