Kathryn Long Class: Junior Hometown: Ada, MI High School: Forest Hills Central Height: 5-6 Birthdate: 02/25/1982

FALL OF 2001: Is a full-time coxswain this season ... been coxing the second varsity eight in 2001-02 ... placed second at the Chicago Chase in 16:42.40 ... was ninth at the Head of the Rock in Rockford, Ill. ... coxed the second varsity eight at the Milwaukee River Challenge, placing third ... coxed the second varsity four at the Chicago Chase, which was third, and the Head of the Rock, finishing fifth.

ASA FRESHMAN: Switched to the coxswain position for the spring season ... coxed Notre Dame's "B" boat in the second varsity eight race versus Tennessee, placing third ... was third against Michigan State in the second varsity eight race ... was second to Notre Dame's "A" boat in dual race against Dayton ... coxed the third varsity eight at the Indiana Cup Ssplit time between the varsity and novice roster in the fall ... rowed in the second lightweight four boat which garnered fifth-place honors at the Head of the Elk ... took first place against nationally ranked Michigan State while rowing in the stroke seat at the Head of the Grand ... won gold with the lightweight four team at the Chicago Chase.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Participated in crew while a student at Forest Hills Central High School ... although crew was not a varsity sport, her club team won the Hebda Cup Championship which is the equivalent of the state title in Michigan ... was a member of National Honor Society and participated in many plays and musicals ... one of three children ... parents are Brenda and Nathan Long ... born Feb. 25, 1982, in Trenton, Mich. ... hopes to major in biology ... enrolled in the College of Science ... hoping to major in biology and education.