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Working toward a double major in journalism and political science ... Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy's Veteran Leaders program ... Member of the Public Relations Student Society of America ... Has earned Dean's List honors Rowing at UNC: Is in her second year on the varsity squad after coxing for the novice squad as a freshman ... In fall racing, coxed the varsity eight to first place at the 2007 Occoquan Chase ... Coxed the varsity eight in 2006-07 and earned the squad's Most Improved award ... In 2005-06, coxed the novice eight to a win at the Lake Wheeler Invitational and third-place finishes at ACC's and SIRA's Before UNC: At Grimsley High School, was a member of the varsity cheerleading team and played recreational soccer More on Wilson: Born Shannon Michelle Wilson on May 20, 1987, in Greensboro, N.C. ... Daughter of Patti and Alan Wilson ... Has one sister, Megan (17) ... Favorite pastimes are knitting and watching TV ... Dream job is to be the president of ABC television network ... Favorite sport besides rowing is soccer ... Best moment in her athletic career has been getting thrown in the lake after coming from behind to win at the Lake Wheeler Invitational in 2006 ... Plays the violin ... Would spend a completely free day watching TV ... Dream vacation is a trip to Egypt ... First thing she'd buy if she won the lottery is a TiVO ... Always wears a white hat when racing because she thinks it brings her good luck ... Tried out for the team after her roommate's mom said she looked like she'd make a good coxswain Wilson on coxing at UNC: "I can't imagine not being a part of this team. I have never met a more incredible group of people." |
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