Vanna Rocchi Class: Senior Hometown: Oroville, Calif. High School: Oroville HS Height / Weight: 5-6 / 150 Birthdate: 11/29/1986 Experience: 1V

California: 2008 (Junior) Rowed on the novice 8+ that won the Pac-10 title...member of the Pac-10 All-Academic first team.

Personal: Integrative biology major...formerly a two-year member of the Cal women's gymnastics team...daughter of Steve and Barbara Rocchi...father graduated from Cal in 1981...has an older sister, Marina, and brother, Ian, and a younger sister, Kyra...born on Nov. 29, 1986.

The best part about being on Cal crew is: The awesome team. Everyone is so motivated to make the team great. We build off each other.
The best part of the University is: The students are here to learn and the professors are amazing, plus the campus is gorgeous. No where else has so much diversity.
My greatest achievement/finest moment was: Getting Academic All-American while on the Cal gymnastics team. I chose Cal because: Of the academic reputation and location.
What sets Cal apart: Not only do the smartest people from around the world hope to get in, but the best athletes choose to come here, too.