Mairead Mahoney Class: Junior Hometown: Los Altos, Calif. High School: Los Altos HS Height / Weight: 6-0 / 170

Personal: Rowed for NorCal Crew and the Haddon Township Crew Club ... parents are Richard and Marianne Mahoney ... one of six siblings ... father, Rich, rowed at Drexel/Cambridge ... biology major, and hopes to go to med school to become a physician in the medical field ... born in Camden, N.J.

The best part about being on Cal crew is: The team atmosphere. It's great to be a part of such a tight-knit community.

What sets Cal apart: It doesn't let you settle for anything. You are always being pushed in every aspect.