Kara Averell Class: Junior Hometown: Gainesville, Fla. High School: Buchholz Height: 5-3 Position: Novice Experience: HS

PREP HIGHLIGHTS:
Rowed for Justin Burgess at Gainesville Area Rowing throughout high school ... finished second in the Lightweight 8+ at the region championships as a sophomore ... served as GAR co-captain in 2009-10 ... member of the drama club, Key Club and Appalachian Service Project at Buchholz High School.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Full name: Kara Nadien Averell ... daughter of Deanna Baker and Harry Averell ... brother, Patrick ... sister, Leann ... English major ... born June 3, 1992.