Shannon Wilson

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-1
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Greensboro, NC
High School:
Grimsley

Working toward a double major in journalism and political science ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy as part of the Veteran Leaders program ... Member of the Public Relations Student Society of America ... Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for 2007-08 and also to the Dean's List

Rowing at UNC: Is in her third year on the varsity squad after coxing for the novice squad as a freshman ... Varsity eight coxswain for the last two seasons, earning letters in 2007 and 2008 ... Coxed the varsity eight to first place at the Occoquan Chase in 2007 and 2008 ... Earned the squad's Most Improved award for 2006-07 ... In 2005-06, coxed the novice eight to a win at the Lake Wheeler Invitational and third-place finishes at ACC's and SIRA's

Before UNC: At Grimsley High School, was a member of the varsity cheerleading team and played recreational soccer

More on Wilson: Born May 20, 1987, in Greensboro, N.C. ... Daughter of Patti and Alan Wilson ... Has one sister, Megan (19) ... Favorite pastimes are knitting and watching TV ... Favorite book is From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler ... Favorite TV shows are Lost and The Office ... Favorite movie is Wizard of Oz ... Favorite sport other than rowing is soccer ... Fun fact is that she likes to cook when she gets bored ... Pet peeve is when people talk on their cell phones in the car ... Athlete she most admires is Dara Torres ... After graduation, hopes to work in P.R. ... Dream job is to be the president of ABC television network ... With a completely free day, would watch TV and hang out with her roommates ... Plays the violin ... For good luck, always wears a white hat when racing ... Tried out for the team after her roommate's mother said she looked like she'd make a good coxswain