Caroline Pinkston

Position:
Novice
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
Harding University High School

Considering a major in education (child development and family studies) with a minor in dance ... Recipient of an Escheats Scholarship ... Active in Carolina Outreach, participating in the Get Kids in Action and Carolina Dreams programs ... Member of Carolina Fever and the GAA

Before UNC: At Harding University High School, was a member of the volleyball, swimming and soccer teams ... Vice president of the pep club ... Named to the A-B honor roll all four years

More on Pinkston: Born Oct. 22, 1985, in Richmond, Va. ... Daughter of Jeff and Miriam Pinkston ... Is a quadruplet and has three brothers, Josh, James and Adam ... Favorite pastimes are dance, shopping and water sports ... Says the word that best describes her is "energetic" ... Dream job is to be a backup dancer in a music video ... Five years after graduation, sees herself working as a pediatric occupational therapist ... Athlete she most admires is Mia Hamm ... Best moment in her athletic career has been helping her high school soccer team reach the playoffs with a double-overtime win ... Favorite sport besides rowing is soccer ... Has been a dancer for eight years

Pinkston on rowing: "It's a great experience for me and I'm thankful to be a part of it! I love all my crew girls so much!"