Molly Jones

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-5
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Cary, N.C.
High School:
N.C. School of Science and Mathematics

Has not yet declared a major ... Involved in efforts to end hunger through the Society of St. Andrew: Gleaning Food for the Hungry ... Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for 2006-07

Rowing at UNC: In her first year on the varsity squad after a year on the novice squad ... In the spring of 2007, rowed in the second novice eight that won its event at the Knecht Cup

Before UNC: At the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, N.C., was a member of the varsity swimming and tennis teams

More on Jones: Born Mary Elizabeth Jones on Oct. 8, 1988, in Valdosta, Ga. ... Daughter of Donald and Patricia Jones ... Has two siblings, Meghan (21) and Evan (15) ... Favorite pastimes are swimming, reading, hiking and whitewater rafting ... Athlete she most admires is Andre Agassi ... Favorite sport besides rowing is swimming ... If she had a completely free day, would spend it with her family ... A little-known talent is doing puzzles ... Dream vacation is a summer on an island in the Caribbean ... If she won the lottery, the first thing she'd buy is a butler ... Participated in a month-long Outward Bound trip to Costa Rica

Jones on rowing at UNC: "This sport and team have become more to me than I could have ever expected."