Meghan Dawson

Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Institute of Notre Dame
Hometown:
Linthicum Heights, Md.

2006-07: Red & Black Scholar ... Opened collegiate rowing career on the Cardinals' novice team and gained valuable experience to earn a position on the Cards' varsity roster for 2007-08.

Prior to UofL: Three-year member of the rowing team at the Institute of Notre Dame competing under the direction of head coach Amy Connely ... Also lettered in volleyball for four years and swimming for three years ... Was middle hitter for Notre Dame and was member of their 2004 regular season and tournament titles ... A member of the school's 2005-06 regular season champions in swimming.

Personal: Born Meghan Marie Dawson on Jan. 9., 1988 in Baltimore, Md. ... Daughter of Richard and Lori Dawson ... Has one brother, Matthew ... Majoring in biology at U of L ... Post-college ambition is to attend medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon ... Hobbies and outside interests include hanging out with friends, reading, being with family and teaching swimming lessons ... Chose the University of Louisville because it is a school to be reckoned with and she would put it against the Harvard's and Duke's of the world ... Believes the best thing about the city of Louisville is how it resembles her hometown of Baltimore, Md., which comforts her ... Says the best thing about U of L rowing is no matter how competitive the team is amongst other schools and the athletes amongst one another, they never fail to make each other laugh and smile ... Favorite class is any type of biology class ... After graduation, she plans to attend medical school ... Says her best race was St. Andrew's in Delaware High School Varsity 4+.