Jasmine Miller

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-1
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Cary, N.C.
High School:
Broughton

Has not yet declared a major and is enrolled in the General College ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy's Rising Stars program

Rowing at UNC: Is in her first year on the varsity squad after coxing for the novice squad as a freshman ... Recipient of the 2005-06 Coaches Award for the novice team

Before UNC: At Broughton High School, was a member of the competitive cheerleading team and the show choir

More on Miller: Born Jasmine Michelle Miller on Aug. 4, 1987, in Fairfax, Va. ... Daughter of Curtis and Teandra Miller ... Has one sister, Tenea (20) ... Favorite pastimes are drawing, reading, dancing and contemplating ... Says the word that best describes her is "determined" ... Dream job is to be a doctor working in medical research in areas like cancer and genetic disorders ... Five years after graduation, hopes to be working toward her Ph.D. ... Athlete she most admires is UNC novice coach Stephen Arthur-Wong ... Best moment in her athletic career has been winning the Coaches Award last season ... Favorite sport other than rowing is cheerleading ... Before races, likes to listen to music

Miller on coxing at UNC: "Being a member of the UNC rowing team has been the best experience of my life. Never have I been more challenged and yet at the end of the day I feel like I am a better person than I was the day before."