JoAnne Rogers
JoAnne Rogers

Player Profile
Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
Silver Spring, Md.

High School:
Montgomery Blair

Height:
5-10

Position:
Port/Starboard

Majoring in political science

Rowing at UNC: In her first year on the varsity squad after rowing for the novice squad as a freshman

Before UNC: At Montgomery Blair High School, was a member of the cheerleading team and active in musicals and the communication arts program

More on Rogers: Born April 28, 1988, in Washington, D.C. ... Daughter of Webster Rogers and stepdaughter of Joanna Roberts Rogers ... Has three siblings, Catherine (17), Alex (14) and Timothy (1) ... Dream job is to be a college professor ... If she had a completely free day, would spend it at the beach with friends ... First thing she'd buy if she won the lottery is a car ... When racing, always wears socks with the word "Champion" on the top and looks at it right before the start is called

Rogers on rowing at UNC: "Joining this team was the best decision I could have ever made. It has made me stronger mentally and physically and has overall been a very positive experience."