Kallie Knop

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-10
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
South Mecklenburg

Has not yet declared a major and is enrolled in the General College ... At UNC, is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and is involved with the Newman Catholic Center

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

Before UNC: At South Mecklenburg High, member of the volleyball and swimming teams ... Received the Coach's Award for volleyball ... Recipient of a National Honor Society scholarship and was an AP Scholar

More on Knop Born July 8, 1988 ... Daughter of Kurt and Sally Knop ... Her mother was a swimmer at UNC and her father played football at Louisville ... Her grandfather coached football at UNC and Clemson ... Has two siblings, Walker (15) and Zach (9) ... Favorite pastimes are art, being with friends and family and visiting waterparks ... Dream job is to be a fashion designer ... Five years after graduation, sees herself working in public relations ... Athlete she most admires is beach volleyball player Misty May ... Best moment of her athletic career has been making the state tournament in volleyball ... Loves salsa and ranch dressing