Caroline La Roche

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-7
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Farmville, Va.
High School:
Fuqua School

Plans to major in business ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy as part of the Rising Stars program ... Member of Phi Mu sorority ... Named to the Dean's List ... Co-Founder and President of Flea Tea, ltd., which sells an anti-flea herbal remedy for cats and dogs

Rowing at UNC: In her second season on the varsity squad after rowing for the novice squad in 2008-09 ... Recipient of the Coach's Award for the novice squad in 2008-09

Before UNC: Attended Fuqua School

More on La Roche: Born June 26, 1989, in Farmville, Va. ... Daughter of Rip and Claire La Roche ... Has four older siblings: Elizabeth (26), Rip (24), Reeves (22) and Julia (21) ... Favorite pastimes are running and baking ... Favorite sport other than rowing is luge ... Favorite animal is an owl ... Interesting fact is she's allergic to balsamic vinegar ... Biggest pet peeve is when people don't change the toilet paper roll ... Athlete she most admires is Steve Prefontaine ... Plans to go on to law school ... Dream job is to work in international business

Coach Haney says: "Caroline is always putting in the work to be the best athlete she can be. She does not like to lose and her past athletic experience has taught her how hard an athlete needs to work in order to achieve success."