Hope Newton

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-1
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Concord, N.C.
High School:
Chadmore Academy

Has not yet declared a major and is enrolled in the General College ... Member of Every Nation Campus Ministries and Campus Crossroads

Rowing at UNC: Is in her first year on the novice squad

Before UNC: Was homeschooled and earned her degree through Chadmore Academy ... Involved in equestrian sports, debate and the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra

More on Newton: Born Feb. 26, 1988, in Roswell, N.M. ... Daughter of Paul and Melanie Newton ... Has three younger siblings, Amanda (16), Daniel (14) and Julia (8) ... Favorite pastimes are horseback riding, reading, drawing and spending time with friends ... Spent part of last summer volunteering at Wings of Eagles Therapeutic Riding Center camps and made a mission trip to Mexico ... Favorite sport besides rowing is equestrian show jumping ... As a sixth grader, finished second in the nation in a Junior Bible Quiz