Cari Gleisner

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-5
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Greensboro, N.C.
High School:
Ragsdale

Majoring in nursing ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy's Rising Stars program ... Has earned spots on the Dean's List and ACC Academic Honor Roll

Rowing at UNC: Is in her first year on the varsity squad after rowing for the novice squad as a freshman

Before UNC: At Ragsdale High School, was a member of the cheerleading and lacrosse teams ... Served as captain of the lacrosse team ... A three-time national cheerleading champion

More on Gleisner: Born Carolyn Ashley Gleisner on June 22, 1987, in Pittsburgh, Pa. ... Daughter of Larry and Pat Gleisner ... Has one brother, Matt (17) ... Favorite pastime is spending time with friends and family ... Says the word that best describes her is "extroverted" ... Athlete she most admires is Mia Hamm ... Best moment in her athletic career has been becoming a varsity athlete at UNC ... Favorite sport besides rowing is lacrosse

Gleisner on rowing at UNC: "I absolutely love the dynamic of the Carolina rowing team. The staff and the rowers work hard to create the best results."