Lindsay Paterniti

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-7
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Erie, Pa.
High School:
Mercyhurst Prep

Majoring in exercise and sport science with a minor chemistry ... Represents the team on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council ... Serves as a CREED mentor, helping freshman student-athletes adjust to college life ... Member of Athletes in Action ... Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll and the Dean's List

Rowing at UNC: In her third season on the varsity after rowing for the novice squad as a freshman ... Rowed in the varsity eight in the 2010 fall season ... Rowed in the second varsity eight as a sophomore and the varsity four as a junior ... Recipient of the Coach's Award for 2008-09 ... Rowed in the novice eight that won the 2008 Knecht Cup and finished third at the ACC Championship ... Recipient of the Spirit Award for the 2007-08 novice squad

Before UNC: At Mercyhurst Preparatory School, was a member of the varsity cheerleading team and master dance company

More on Paterniti: Born June 23, 1989, in Erie, Pa. ... Daughter of Tom and Linda Paterniti ... Has one sister, Brittany (19) ... Favorite pastimes are dance and swimming Favorite sports other than rowing are baseball and basketball ... Favorite color is Carolina blue ... Fun fact is that she learned how to surf at Bondi Beach in Australia ... Pet peeve is spandex under running shorts ... Athlete she most admires is Rocky Balboa ... After graduation, plans to continue her education to become a physician assistant ... Dream job is to be on the Travel Channel

Paterniti on Carolina rowing: "Over the past three years, this team has become my close family. I have never seen a group of individuals push themselves so far physically and mentally. Go Heels!"