Lizzie Peiros Class: Sophomore Hometown: Moraga, CA High School: Campolindo Height: 5-8 Position: 2-Meter Defender Major: Undeclared

Why I Chose Stanford: "Stanford is the most unique place you can go to school in the world. Every person is very different yet these aspects are what make them Stanford students. I chose this school so that I could not only attend a school of high educational value in studies, but also one of high educational value in life experiences."

As A Freshman In 2011: Saw action in multiple games for the Cardinal as a rookie.

High School: A 2010 graduate of Campolindo High School in Moraga, Calif. ... competed for the water polo teams all four years and swam for three ... captained the water polo team as a junior and senior ... helped lead team to CIF North Coast Section semifinals three times, then to the championship game as a senior ... named an All-American as a junior and senior ... qualified for the NCS Championships in the 100-yard butterfly and the 200-yard freestyle ... also played club water polo for Lamorinda from 2006-08, Diablo from 2008-10 and for Stanford Water Polo Club in 2010.

Personal: Born in Berkeley, Calif. ... parents' names are Larry and Carole ... plans to study bioengineering ... hopes to pursue a career in medical (diagnostic) research ... hobbies include computer programming, playing table tennis, music and reading.