Allie McCoy

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-9
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Lake Forest, Ill.
High School:
Lake Forest

Planning on a double major in journalism and environmental science ... A member of Pi Beta Phi sorority

Rowing at UNC: In her first year on the novice squad

Before UNC: At Lake Forest High School, a member of the swimming and water polo teams ... Earned academic honors and was a member of National Honor Society

More on McCoy: Born July 24, 1988, in Vancouver, British Columbia ... Daughter of Lyle and Christine McCoy ... Has one sister, Richelle (16) ... Favorite pastimes are writing to her family and friends and staying active ... Dream job is to be a writer for Rolling Stone magazine ... Five years after graduation, hopes to be living in Europe ... Spent part of last summer backpacking in Italy and Greece ... Best moment in her athletic career has been helping her high school swim team to a state championship as a sophomore