Samantha Pearson Class: Sophomore Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev. High School: Faith Lutheran HS Height: 5-6 Event: Backstroke Experience: 1V

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB SUCCESS
• Four-time high school Nevada state champion in the 100 backstroke.
• Set school records in the 50, 100, 200 and 500 frees and in the 200 IM.
• Three-time USA Swimming All-American; three-time NISCA All-American.
• Four-time member of her high school's honor roll.
• Finalist in the 200-meter back and competed in the 100 back at the 2007 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming Short-Course National Championships while swimming for Team Rebel Aquatics.

PERSONAL
• Undeclared major.
• Her uncle, John Frey, attended Cal.
• Favorite athlete is Ryan Lochte.

WHY I CHOSE CAL
"I chose Cal because the team atmosphere was one that could push me to be my best."