2008-09: Member of the 2009 NCAA Division I National Champion rowing team ... finished third at the NCAA Championships and second at the Pac-10s in the II Eight.
Community College: Attended Portland Community College in 2007-08.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Jesuit High School ... rowed for Rose City Rowing Club from 2005-present ... rowed with RCRC's women's eight boat that finished 14th at the 2008 Women's 8+ Junior National Championship, and ninth in 2007 ... was also a defender on the junior varsity soccer team from 2004-05 ... competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and triple jump on the track team from 2004-05.
Personal: Born in Portland, Ore. ... parents are Doug Cooper and Cecelia Guinee ... father threw the javelin for Cal ... has one older sibling, Cory ... major is undeclared ... hobbies include playing Capture the Flag, baking, dancing, singing, drawing, and running.
Getting to Know Elise Guinee-Cooper:
Parents
Doug Cooper and Cecelia Guinee
Siblings
Cory (22)
Major
Undeclared
Contemplated Profession
Undecided
Other hobbies outside of Stanford
Capture the flag, baking, dancing, singing, drawing, running
I was introduced to rowing by:
My friends from middle school
My favorite pre-race ritual is:
The Chai Tea dance
My favorite food is
Chocolate and soft-serve ice cream
Favorite Musical Artist
Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, The Beatles, Pat Benitar