Meredith Thornburgh Class: Sophomore Hometown: Indianapolis, IN High School: Brebeuf Jesuit Prep Height: 5-8 Birthdate: 01/18/1983

FALL OF 2001: Rowed in the third varsity eight at the Milwaukee River Challenge ... finished fifth in her first collegiate race ... was in the third seat of the fourth varsity eight boat at the Chicago Chase and the Head of the Rock ... also rowed in the fifth seat of the novice eight at the Chicago Chase and the Head of the Rock.

PREP AND PERSONAL: Rowed for four years while at Brebeuf Jesuit Prepartory ... also swam as a freshman earning a letter ... an eight-season member of the Indianapolis Rowing Center's junior rowing team ... member of the varsity eight for five seasons ... winner of the Sheila Cornelius Spirit Award given to the team's most valuable athlete ... has competed in three triathlons in the past year ... member of National Honor Society and Student Council and Drama Club ... was junior class president ... choreographed two musicals and was part of the Mock Trial team ... team captain of Mock Trial ... participated in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Law ... oldest of three children for Deborah and John Thornburgh ... born on Jan. 18, 1983 in Indianapolis ... enrolled in the First Year of Studies ... hopes to major in government.