Tara Driscoll Class: Sophomore Hometown: Westport, Conn. High School: Staples H.S. Height: 5-6 Birthdate: 07/16/1980

AS A FRESHMAN: Competed in two races in 1998-99 ... sat in the second seat of the Notre Dame “C” entry of the second novice eight boat at the Thomas White Regatta ... placed fourth at the Thomas White Regatta in 7:46.83 ... did not race again until the Midwest Championship in Madison, Wis. ... sat in the second seat of the novice four boat that placed fifth in 7:54.90.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Three-sport athlete at Staples High School ... lettered in volleyball, basketball and softball ... all-city and all-conference in softball her senior year ... team captain of the basketball team her senior year ... basketball team won the Connecticut state champion her freshman year ... a member of Latin club, jazz band and pep band ... grandfather Francis Sr., participated in track and field at Notre Dame ... father Francis Jr., played football and baseball (1976), while uncles Robert (1977), M.L. (1977) and J.L. (1984) played football and lacrosse at Notre Dame ... born July 16, 1980, in New York, N.Y. ... enrolled in the College of Science, majoring in environmental science.