Leigh Whelpton Class: Senior Hometown: Oxford, OH High School: Talawanda HS Height / Weight: 6-0 / 155

Personal: Intended conservation and resource studies major ... participated in basketball and soccer in high school ... was class salutatorian of Talawanda High School in 2005 ... enjoys cooking, skiing and snorkeling ... parents are Ann and John Whelpton ... has a brother, Ross ... born Dec. 24, 1986, in Oxford, Ohio.

The best part about being on Cal Crew is: The team itself, but also the individual sense of accomplishment.
The best part of the University is: Berkeley tends to have more people with intense passion for something - for better and worse. This also allows for the pursuit of your passions.
My greatest achievement/finest moment was: Really a lesson learned from winter camp racing last year. No matter who's in the boat, the will to win can make you or break you.