Cleo Washington

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-6
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Bear, Del.
High School:
Tatnall School

Working toward a major psychology with a minor in chemistry ... Serves as a Carolina CREED mentor and participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy's Rising Stars program ... Is a member of the Black Student Movement

Rowing at UNC: In her second year on the varsity after a year on the novice squad ... Raced in the varsity eight in the spring of 2005 ... Recipient of the team's Strength and Conditioning Award for the varsity squad for 2005 ... Raced in the novice eight in the spring of 2004 ... Had the fastest novice 2K in 2003-04

Before UNC: At the Tatnall School, a member of the lacrosse team ... Competed in gymnastics for 10 years ... In 2002, was regional champion and finished 10th at nationals ... Also participated in math team and peer counseling

More on Washington: Born Fine' Cleo Washington on April 1, 1985, in Media, Pa. ... Daughter of Fine' and Craig Washington ... Has two siblings, Crae' (25) and Corei (21) ... Favorite pastimes are shopping, dancing and hanging out with friends ... Says the word that best describes her is "animated" ... Dream job is to be chief of surgery at a well-known hospital ... Five years after graduation, expects to be in medical school ... Spent part of last summer volunteering in a hospital emergency department ... Athlete she most admires is Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes ... Best moment in her athletic career has been winning the all-around and beam at Level 9 gymnastics regionals ... Favorite sports besides rowing are gymnastics and football ... Always wears her long-sleeved white Dri-fit onto the water to race no matter how hot it is outside

Washington on rowing at UNC: "Since being on the team, I've learned so much about myself, about the team, about life! It definitely hasn't been easy, but I've grown stronger as a result."