Jordan Mays

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-6
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Chapel Hill, N.C.

Working toward a major in biology with a minor in Spanish ... Volunteers at the dental clinic at UNC Hospitals as well as at the IFC Kitchen and with Habitat for Humanity

Rowing at UNC: A member of the novice squad

Before UNC: At Northwood High School, ran indoor and outdoor track and cross country ... State qualifier in cross country and outdoor track (3,200 meters)

More on Mays: Born Nov. 19, 1989, in Salem, Va. ... Daughter of Lisa and Jake Mays ... Has one sister, Kelsey (17) ... Favorite pastimes are cooking, making movies, running and swimming ... Biggest pet peeve is "when people get really mad about things that don't even matter" ... Athlete she most admires is Olympian and UNC alum Shalane Flanagan ... Dream job is to be an actress ... After graduation, plans to go to dental school and live in a different country ... Little-known talent is making cookies in the microwave