Heather Van Wallendael

Position:
Foil/Right Hand
Height:
5-7
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Gold Hill, N.C.
High School:
Gray Stone Day School

Double majoring in English and philosophy, minoring in creative writing... National Merit Scholar ... Assistant Editor for The Carolina Quarterly ... Choreographer for Blank Canvas Dance Co. ... Recipient of the 2011-12 Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete Award ... Participates in Carolina Leadership Academy as part of the Veteran Leaders Program

Fencing at UNC: Serves as women's foil captain ... Qualified for NCAA Regionals in 2011 ... Qualified for NCAA Regionals in 2012 in women's foil

Before UNC: Graduate of Gray Stone Day School ... School valedictorian ... Member of Quiz Bowl district championship team ... Has danced for the past 15 years

More on Van Wallendael: Born Oct. 18, 1991, in Charlotte, N.C. ... Daughter of Lori and Shawn Van Wallendael ... Has one younger sister ... Favorite pastimes include writing, horseback riding, dancing and cooking ... Favorite sports other than fencing are ice skating, gymnastics and equestrian ... She loves community theatre and acting ... Athlete she most admires is Michelle Kwan ... Dream job is to become a Broadway dancer ... Little-known talent is that she can make Chicago-style stuffed pizza from scratch