Robin Yamakawa
Robin Yamakawa

Player Profile
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Goldsboro, N.C.

High School:
Eastern Wayne

Height:
5-4

Position:
Coxswain

Birthdate:
07/15/1979

Majors: Journalism and political science

At UNC: In her fourth season on the rowing team and her third as a varsity coxswain • Serves as president of the Residence Hall Association and is a campus tour guide • Honored as Wachovia Woman of the Week

At Eastern Wayne High: Captain of the cross country, swimming and soccer teams • Senior class president and yearbook editor

More on Yamakawa: The daughter of Lance and Susan Yamakawa • Born July 15, 1979, in Hampton, Va. • Because of her father’s Air Force career, she lived in five different states while growing up • Career goal is to work for an advertising or public relations firm • Greatest moment in her varsity career has been making the varsity 8 last spring

Yamakawa on rowing: "Incredible! I’ve experienced my highest highs and learned the most from my experiences with my teammates. I love this team."