Michelle Rugel

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-6
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Frederick, Md.
High School:
Tuscarora

Majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry

Rowing at UNC: Selected for the novice squad in the fall of her freshman year

More on Rugel: Born Feb. 12, 1989, in Washington, D.C. ... Daughter of Wilson and Jody Rugel ... Has one sister, Mariah (15) ... Favorite pastime is dancing - "this past summer was my last time competing. I danced with a pre-professional company for six years and loved every minute of it! We went to nationals this past summer and placed first for large groups." ... After college graduation, plans to attend graduate school, then go into the Peace Corps then do research ... Dream job is to do field research ... Athlete she most admires is Michael Jordan ... Favorite sport besides rowing is basketball ... With a completely free day, would listen to lots of music, hang out with friends and sleep ... If she could have dinner with anyone, she'd pick Oprah ... Dream vacation would be backpacking through Europe and also visiting Asia ... If she won the lottery, the first thing she'd do is pay for school then go shopping ... Fun fact is that she loves to sing