Leah Ashe Class: Junior Hometown: Orchard Park, N.Y. High School: Orchard Park Height: 5-5 Birthdate: 01/20/1980

AS A SOPHOMORE: Rowed as part of the Notre Dame novice team last year ... was in the bow seat of the second novice eight boat that placed second at the Thomas White Regatta and third against Michigan State and Creighton ... moved up to the third varsity eight boat against Ohio State and Michigan where she rowed in the third seat ... rowed in the second seat of the second novice eight boat at the Midwest Championships where the Irish placed second.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Won 13 varsity letters in six different sports at Orchard Park High School ... was a three-time all-conference selection in both basketball and softball ... was all-conference in cross country her senior year ... also participated in soccer, gymnastics and cross country while in high school ... was team captain of the basketball team her senior year ... team was conference and regional champions in basketball as a senior and softball as a freshman ... a member of the gifted math program at the University of Buffalo, Boys and Girls Club and Life Teen while in high school ... a member of McGlinn Hall Council and Athletic & Social Concerns Commission at Notre Dame ... serves as a tutor for academic services and LRC at Notre Dame ... father Tom played basketball at the University of Buffalo ... born January 20, 1980, in Buffalo, N.Y. ... enrolled in the College of Engineering, pursuing a major in mechanical engineering.