Chelsea Boorman

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-7
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Chicago, Ill.
High School:
Lincoln Park

Majoring in global studies ... Involved in Excelling Through Mentoring ... Named to the Dean's List in the fall of 2010

Rowing at UNC: Started 2010-11 on the novice squad and was moved up to varsity at the start of the spring season

Before UNC: Graduate of Lincoln Park High School ... Rowed two years for Lincoln Park Juniors ... Finished first at Midwest Junior Rowing Championships in 2009 (novice) and 2010 (varsity) ... Placed 10th at Nationals in 2010 in the varsity eight

More on Boorman: Born June 22, 1992, in Miami, Fla. ... Daughter of Richard and Linda Boorman ... Favorite pastimes are traveling, roller-skating and cooking ... Favorite sport other than rowing is lacrosse ... Fun fact is that she's applying for Jamaican citizenship ... Pet peeve is when people walk slow or on the wrong side of the sidewalk ... Athlete she most admires is Michael Jordan ... Dream job is to be a photographer for National Geographic magazine ... Little-known talent is wiggling her ears

Boorman on rowing at UNC: "Being a part of the UNC Rowing team my freshman year has been such a great and unique experience. I am so glad to have been given the opportunity to join the varsity team and look forward to working hard and pushing my limits every day."