May 1, 2003

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The North Carolina rowing team recognized outstanding squad members and celebrated the 2002-03 season Saturday evening at its annual banquet. Senior Lauren Yoder was recognized as the varsity squad MVP, while Laura Haythorn was named novice MVP.

Coxswain Terry McCloskey earned Most Improved honors for the varsity, while Dana Merritt earned Most Improved honors for the novice team.

The Coach's Award went to varsity rower Michelle Hall and novice rower Sarah Stargel.

Awards for Fastest 2K went to Jess Ziebell for the varsity and Haythorn for the novices.

Emily Dondero was the winner of the novice squad's Spirit Award.

The team's lifting awards went to Mary Miller (varsity) and Jenny Cox (novice).

2002-03 UNC Rowing Team Awards
Varsity Squad
Most Improved: Terry McCloskey
Coach's Award: Michelle Hall
Fastest 2K: Jess Ziebell
Most Valuable: Lauren Yoder
Lifting Award: Mary Miller
Novice Squad
Most Improved: Dana Merritt
Spirit Award: Emily Dondero
Coach's Award: Sarah Stargel
Fastest 2K: Laura Haythorn
Most Valuable: Laura Haythorn
Lifting Award: Jenny Cox

Monogram Award Winners:
Rebecca Bennett
Julie Domina
Michelle Hall
Bessie Jackson
Kara Kerscher
Terry McCloskey
Mollie Silver
Holly Spain
Lauren Tarabokia
Grace Wallenborn
Lauren Yoder