Lauren Nowinski Class: Senior Hometown: San Pedro, Calif. High School: Bishop Montgomery HS Height / Weight: 6-1 / 160 Birthdate: 11/11/1986 Experience: 3V

California: 2008 (Junior) Rowed on the second varsity 8+ that was sixth at the NCAA Championships and won the Pac-10 title...a Pac-10 All-Academic team honorable mention selection. 2007 (Sophomore) Rowed in the second varsity 8+ that placed first at the Pac-10 Championships and second at the NCAA Championships. 2006 (Freshman) Rowed in the second varsity 8+ that placed first at the Pac-10 Championships and second at the NCAA Championships...awarded the Liz Miles Most Promising Freshman award.

Personal: American studies major...rowed for Long Beach Junior Crew in high school...parents are Deborah and Stephen Nowinski...mother rowed for the U.S. national team and father rowed for Loyola Marymount...born Nov. 11, 1986, in Torrance, Calif.

The best part about being on Cal crew is: The opportunity to be a part of such a dedicated and devoted team.
The best part about the University is: The opportunities available to you and the quality of the education offered.
My greatest achievement/finest moment was: Winning NCAAs as a team my freshman year.
I chose Cal because: I knew it would be a challenge that would prepare me for the rest of my life.
What sets Cal apart: Cal stands apart from other universities because of its liberal approach to education and its high levels of excellence, both academically and athletically.