Shannon O'Neil

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-6
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Wilmington, N.C.
High School:
Eugene Ashley

Working toward a double major in economics and environmental studies with a minor in biology ... Serves on the Environmental Affairs Committee of UNC Student Government ... Volunteer at TABLE in Carrboro ... Work-study at Carrboro Yoga Company ... A National Merit Scholar

Rowing at UNC: In her third season on the varsity squad after rowing for the novice squad in 2010-11 ... Rowed in one of the team's varsity fours during the fall 2012 racing season ... As a junior, switched to coxing ... Started rowing as a freshman when she tried out for the novice squad

Before UNC: At Eugene Ashley High School, lettered four years in lacrosse ... served as co-captain her junior and senior years

More on O'Neil: Born in Stuart, Fla. ... Daughter of Ed and Janet O'Neil ... Has one brother ... Favorite sport other than rowing is lacrosse ... Favorite pastimes include running, cooking and baking, yoga and hanging out on the beach ... Fun fact is that she attended the London Olympics ... Pete peeve is when people bike on the sidewalk ... Athlete she most admires is UNC alum Shalane Flanagan ... After graduation, hopes to attend law school ... Dream job is to be a personal chef ... Little-known talent is welding

O'Neil on Carolina rowing: "The past three years have been challenging, but also deeply rewarding. I am so thankful for my Carolina Rowing family and I look forward to the year ahead!"