Lauren Reid

Position:
Novice
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Washington, D.C.
High School:
Benjamin Banneker Acad.

Working toward a double major in mathematics and studio art ... Member of Army ROTC ... Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll in 2004-05

Rowing at UNC: Is in her first year on the varsity squad after a year on the novice team

Before UNC: At Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, competed as part of the volleyball and track & field teams ... Won numerous medals for shot put and discus ... Volleyball co-captain ... Member of the yearbook staff, Mu Alpha Theta and National Honor Society

More on Reid: Born June 5, 1986, in Washington, D.C. ... Daughter of Calvin and Mary Reid ... Has one brother, Calvin (25) ... Favorite pastimes are sleeping, reading, drawing and painting... Says the word that best describes her is "humble" ... Dream job is to be a forensic pathologist ... Five years after graduation, sees herself working on her residency in forensic pathology in an East Coast city ... Athlete she most admires is Jackie Robinson "for his dedication and passion to and for his sport" ... Best moment in her athletic career has been being named to the UNC varsity squad ... Favorite sport besides rowing is football (Go Redskins!)

Reid on rowing at UNC: "It has been a challenging yet rewarding experience being a member of this team. I have pushed myself mentally and physically to limits I would not have thought possible. It has molded me, even more, into a multi-faceted person."