Andrea McGovern

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-6
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Bala Lynwyd, PA
High School:
Episcopal Academy

Has not yet declared a major but is considering biology with a minor in psychology ... Tutors at a local elementary school and plays intramural soccer

Rowing at UNC: In her second year on the varsity squad ... Rowed in the second varsity eight in 2007-08, helping the Tar Heels to a surprise third-place finish at ACC Championships ... Stroked the freshman four that finished first at the 2007 Occoquan Chase ... Also took third there racing in a single

Before UNC: At Episcopal Academy in Merion, Pa., captained the varsity rowing and soccer teams as a senior ... Raced in a single, quad and double at Canadian Henley and Scholastic Nationals two years in a row ... Finished seventh in doubles at the 2006 Head of the Charles ... Raced in a single at 2007 English Henley ... Her school's most improved rower as a junior ... Captained the novice rowing team as a sophomore... Started rowing as a sophomore after being inspired by her older sister, who also rowed in high school ... Also competed in the high jump, finishing third in the league as a freshman, and played varsity squash

More on McGovern: Born Aug. 1, 1989, in Philadelphia ... Daughter of Fern and Joe McGovern ... Has three siblings: Toby (27), Ben (22) and Sarah (19) ... Favorite pastimes are spending time with family and friends, visiting the beach and her beach house, jetskiing, playing soccer and working with children ... Dream job is to work in a children's hospital ... Athlete she most admires is Mia Hamm ... Favorite sports besides rowing are soccer and jetskiing ... With a completely free day, would go to the beach with friends ... A little-known talent is playing the drums