Sarah Dowd

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-4
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
North Reading, Mass.
High School:
Phillips Academy Andover

Planning to major in chemistry

Rowing at UNC: Is in her first year on the novice squad

Before UNC: At Phillips Academy Andover, was a member of the cross country and track and field squads, as well as the Cum Laude Society

More on Dowd: Born Nov. 1, 1987, in Beverly, Mass. ... The daughter of Thomas and Diane Dowd ... Has one sister, Laura (23) ... Favorite pastimes are running and knitting ... Says the word that best describes her is "bright" ... Dream job is to be a pharmacist ... Athlete she most admires is Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics ... Favorite sports besides rowing are track and basketball ... Enjoys listening to and singing Russian pop songs