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Majoring in environmental studies with a minor in marine science … Serves as an ACT mentor, helping freshman student-athletes adjust to college life … Spent the fall of 2002 studying in Manteo, N.C. Rowing at UNC: Is in her third year on the varsity squad after rowing for the novice squad as a freshman … Rowed in the varsity eight in her sophomore and junior years and in the fall of 2003 Before UNC: At New Hanover High School, lettered in soccer, cross country, basketball and swimming More on Bennett: Born Dec. 22, 1981, in Washington, D.C. ,,, Daughter of John and Claudia Bennett … Favorite pastimes are surfing, boating, fishing, traveling, snowboarding, and water-skiing … Says the words that best describe her are “spunky” and “beachy” … After college, hopes to travel the world … If she could trade places with someone for a day, she’d pick Layne Beachley, “because she’s a fearless pro surfer who tows into big waves and is leading women’s big-wave surfing” … Spent last summer working as a lifeguard at Wrightsville Beach … Says the best moment in her athletic career has been winning at SIRA’s her freshman year and winning the Southern Region Championships at Centrals … Favorite sport besides rowing is surfing … Something few people know about her is that she won the chili cookoff at the Wilmington County Fair … Says she was inspired to start rowing her freshman year because she was bored Bennett on rowing at UNC: Rowing over the past four years has been a very interesting experience and I have learned a lot. Coach Haney says: "Becca is a competitive athlete who loves to race. Her ability to work hard and reach goals has enabled her to be one of the top rowers on this team.” |
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