Jessica Crumpler

Position:
Varsity
Height:
5-7
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Lewisville, N.C.
High School:
West Forsyth

Majoring in exercise and sport science ... Transferred to UNC from NC State after her sophomore year ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy as part of the Rising Stars program

Rowing at UNC: In her first season on the varsity squad after rowing for the novice squad in 2008-09

Before UNC: At West Forsyth High School, was a member of the JV and varsity cheerleading squads ... Her teams won national titles in 2003 and 2004

More on Crumpler: Born Nov. 5, 1986 ... Daughter of Jay and Luelle Crumpler ... Has an older sister, Erin Crumpler Amrich (29) ... Favorite pastimes are hanging out with friends and family, going to the beach, running, reading a good book and singing ... Favorite sports other than rowing are distance running and soccer ... Loves peanut butter and frozen yogurt ... Pet peeve is people who walk around with their bookbags unzipped ... Athlete she most admires is Mia Hamm ... Will bike from South Carolina to California this summer with Bike and Build to raise money and awareness for affordable housing ... Little-known talent is that she beat-boxed and sang in an accapella group when she attended NC State ... Fun fact is that in October she became an aunt

Crumpler on rowing at UNC: "Carolina Rowing has shown me that hard work pays off Since transferring to UNC-CH, I have fallen in love with a new and amazing sport. When I am on the water, I am proud to wear Carolina blue and represent the University of North Carolina."