Julie Peterson

Position:
Novice
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Seaside Park, N.J.
High School:
Monsignor Donovan

Majoring in biology and minoring in Spanish for the professions ... Participates in the Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy as a CREED mentor, helping freshman student-athletes adjust to college life ... Volunteers with Athletes in Action ... Beach Sweeps captain of Clean Ocean Action ... Coaches basketball in the summers

Rowing at UNC: In her third season on the varsity squad after trying out for the novice squad as a sophomore ... Rowed in the second varsity eight during the spring 2013 racing season ... Stroked the novice eight in the spring of 2012 and was part of the second varsity eight in the fall 2012 racing season

Before UNC: At Monsignor Donovan High School, lettered three years each in basketball and softball and captained both teams ... In basketball, was named Defensive Player of the Year and ranked in the top 20 in her county in rebounds and assists

More on Peterson: Born in Red Bank, N.J. ... Has two brothers ... A cousin, Chip Peterson, was an All-America swimmer at UNC and a World Champion ... A grandfather, John Peterson, swam at Princeton ... Favorite pastimes are going to the beach, spending time with friends and family and traveling ... Favorites sports other than rowing are basketball and swimming ... After graduation, plans to go to law school ... Dream job is to be a U.S. Senator ... Has played the piano for 13 years

Peterson on Carolina rowing: "Carolina Rowing has been a wonderful experience thus far. I am excited to see how our hard work will pay off in the upcoming spring season and I am confident that we will continue to strive to be faster and more successful each day."