Leigh Habegger

Position:
Novice
Height:
6-0
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Winston-Salem, N.C.
High School:
Saint Mary's School

Planning on a double major in biology and psychology

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

Before UNC: At Saint Mary's School, was a member of the volleyball, swimming and track and field teams ... Three-year volleyball captain and two-year MVP ... Recipient of the Coaches' Award for swimming ... Also a member of the Student Government Association, Senior Warden of the Vestry and vice chair of Judicial Board

More on Habegger: Born Dec. 15, 1987, in Winston-Salem ... Daughter of Carol and Rich Habegger ... Her father played basketball at Wake Forest ... Has one brother, Luke (21), a senior at UNC ... Favorite pastimes are volleyball and painting ... Dream job is to be a photographer for National Geographic ... Five years after graduation, sees herself working in a hospital, either as a nurse or a pediatrician ... Best moment in her athletic career has been winning first in the all-around at a state gymnastics competition ... Favorite sports besides rowing are volleyball and running ... Loves SCUBA diving