Jessica Bryant Class: Sophomore Hometown: Montgomery, NY High School: Valley Central High School Height: 5-6 Position: Starboard Squad: Varsity

2005-2006: Walked on to Stanford Lightweight Crew as a freshman. Rowed three-seat of Pacific Coast champion Lightweight Novice 4+.

High School: Varsity Tennis and Varsity Track and Field. National Honor Society. Graduated Regents with Distinctions.

Personal: Public Policy and Communications major. Post-grad plans include business school and living in New York City. VP of Philanthropy for Pi Beta Phi sorority. Favorite books are Gone With the Wind and The Great Gatsby. Favorite movie is Breakfast at Tiffany's. Favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy. Enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, singing, and telling stories. Has a younger brother, John. Parents are Antoinette and David Bryant. Born in Manhattan, NY.

Why I chose to attend Stanford: Palm Drive

What I love most about rowing for Stanford: My teammates, racing, van rides, sunny day/calm weather practices, experiencing something new and challenging that I enjoy immensely.