Anna Rasmussen

	Class: Freshman
	Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
	High School: Malborough

	Height: 5-10
	Position: Starboard
	Experience: HS

High School: A 2008 graduate of Marlborough School in Los Angeles, Calif. ... rowed for Marina Aquatic Center and California Yacht Club ... captured a silver medal as part of the women's four at 2008 Junior Nationals ... rowed with the U.S. women's four that took second at the CanAmMex Regatta in 2008 ... took the gold with the women's two at the 2007 Club National Championships ... rowed with the first-place junior women's eight at the 2007 Newport Autumn Rowing Festival ... played volleyball as a prep ... also participated in triathlons, winning her age group at the 2006 Hermosa Beach Triathlon ... member of the cum laude society, Dean's list ... won Book Awards for environmental science and Latin ... Bank of America Award in history ... Wellesley College Book Award.

Personal: Born in Los Angeles, Calif. ... parents are Peter and Laurie Rasmussen ... mother was a pom-pom girl at Purdue ... father played badminton in his home country of Denmark ... has an older sister, Karen ... major is undeclared ... contemplating a career in environmental law or teaching.

Getting to Know Anna Rasmussen:

Parents	Peter and Laurie Rasmussen
Siblings	Karen
Major	Undeclared
Contemplated Profession	Environmental law or teaching
Other hobbies outside of Stanford	Triathlons
I was introduced to rowing by	A school friend
I would describe myself as:	well-rounded, positive, honest, active, determined
What people don't know about me is:	I am very introspective and spend a lot of time reflecting on my choices and actions
The reason I love rowing is:	that it takes you to some of the most beautiful and serene places on earth and introduces you to some of the coolest and interesting people you'll ever meet
My favorite pre-race ritual is:	breathing and just focusing on how I want to finish
The Stanford Rowing team will be fun to watch this year because	of the Olympic additions and the fact that Stanford is the West Coast team to watch
The thing I love most about rowing is:	that you can only understand it if you've done it
The thing I love most about sports is:	that it keeps you calm and all-around well
My favorite food is	dark chocolate
Favorite TV Show	The Office, Ugly Betty, 30 Rock
Favorite Musical Artist	Ben Folds, Jason Mraz, Alison Krauss, Aretha Franklin
Favorite Movie	currently Michael Clayton
My favorite professional/Olympic athlete is	Lance Armstrong and Michael Phelps
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be:	Michael Phelps
The best advice I've ever received was:	believe in yourself
I am most thankful in my life for	an unbelievably functional family that loves me just as I am
My parents were right when they told me	you can only do the best you can do
The reason I chose Stanford	outstanding academics, unparalleled athletics, and an incredible campus community built on the well-rounded achievement of its individuals
The people who have had the greatest influence on my life are:	My parents
Favorite Sports Team	Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite Book	Me Talk Pretty One Day, by David Sedaris
Favorite Sport Other Than Rowing	Cycling and swimming