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Working toward a double major in biology and political science with a minor in Spanish ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy as part of the Rising Stars program Rowing at UNC: In her first year on the varsity squad after rowing for the novice squad as a freshman ... Rowed in the second novice eight that won the 2008 Knecht Cup Before UNC: At Topsail High School, played volleyball and ran track ... Served as captain of both teams ... Topsail won a state championship in track and field in 2007, her senior year ... Four-time all-conference pick in track and school record holder in the women's 1600m and 3200m ... Three-time regional and conference winner in both events ... Earned all-conference honors and two conference titles in volleyball ... Class salutatorian More on Walsh: Born Nov. 16, 1988, in Ridgewood, N.J. ... Daughter of Tim and Ellen Walsh ... Has one sister, Kerry (16) ... Favorite pastime is going to the beach ... Favorite books are the Harry Potter series ... Favorite TV show is Friends ... Favorite movie is Because I Said So ... Favorite sport other than rowing is running ... Favorite kind of music is classic rock ... Fun fact is that she has run across the Golden Gate Bridge ... Biggest pet peeve is when people smack their chewing gum ... After graduation, hopes to attend medical school at UNC ... Dream job is to work for Doctors Without Borders ... With a completely free day, would sleep in and spend time with friends |
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