Gretchen Klatte

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-8
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Moorestown, N.J.
High School:
Moorestown

Majoring in math education

Rowing at UNC: Is in her second year on the varsity after earning a spot as a freshman ... Raced in the second varsity eight during most of the 2005 spring season then rowed in the varsity eight for the final races of the season

Before UNC: At Moorestown High School, swam for four years and served as team captain as a senior ... Earned all-county and all-league honors ... Also lettered in soccer ... Started rowing her junior year of high school after she stopped playing lacrosse

More on Klatte: Born Gretchen Marie Klatte on Jan. 18, 1986, in Glen Rock, N.J. ... Daughter of Bob and Mary Jean Klatte ... Has one brother, Eric (22) ... Favorite pastime is spending time with her family and friends ... Says the word that best describes her is "laid-back" ... Dream job is to work on an island ... Five years after graduation, sees herself teaching middle school and coaching ... Athletes she admires most are her parents ... Says the best moment in her athletic career has been becoming a Tar Heel ... Favorite sports besides rowing are swimming and running... Always listens to music before racing ... Something few people know about her is that she hates flying

Klatte on rowing at UNC: "Rowing at UNC has made me stronger physically and mentally. It makes sleeping in until 7 a.m. seem like a reward!"