2014-15 Women's Rowing LT Roster
Biography
At Wisconsin:
2014-15 season: Sat second seat in the second novice eight boat that placed third at Head of the Rock (10/12) ... sat bow seat in the second novice four at Head of the Rock (10/12) ... rowed from the of the third novice eight at the Mendota Challenge.
High school: Was on the volleyball team for three years ... won one letter ... two-time team captain ... participated in club volleyball during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 winter seasons ... participated and lettered in dance four years ... team made it to the state competition every year ... conference champions in the 2010-11 and 2013-14 seasons ... given the leadership award in 2012 ... team captain and MVP during senior year ... won one golf letter ... named most improved and team captain ... participated in track and field one year ... events were mid-distance and long jump
Personal: Parents are Bill and Sarah Yingst ... has two younger sisters, Hannah and McKenna ... intended major is political science and international studies
Reason for choosing UW-Madison: "UW-Madison is the most prestigious school around. Academics are taken to a completely new level here. The student body is a truly unique thing to be a part of. The school spirit here is simply outstanding."
What Wisconsin rowing means to you: "Wisconsin rowing is the definition of excellence. Our athletes, coaches and program as a whole is amazing. The amount of dedication everyone at the boathouse has is honestly fantastic. Wisconsin rowing has got to be one of the very best things here at the UW to be a part of."
