Melanie McDaniel Class: Senior Hometown: Austin, TX High School: Westlake HS Birthdate: 10/12/1986 Major: Special Education

2007-08: Spent the majority of the spring in the varsity 4+, including races against Michigan State, Cornell, and the Clemson Challenge...placed second at the ACC Championships with the varsity 4+...rowed in the three seat with the varsity 4+ at the Aramark South/Central Sprints, placing sixth in the grand finals...on the honor roll for the fall and spring semesters...named a National Scholar Athlete by the CRCA.

2006-07: Named a National Scholar Athlete by the CRCA...spent most of the season as the three seat for the Tigers' second varsity 8+...helped crew to wins in the Clemson Challenge and George Washington Invitational...also helped the boat to win over Eastern Michigan to start the spring...helped crew to second-place finish at the ACC Championships...helped boat to petite final first-place finish at the San Diego Crew Classic.

2005-06: Member of the novice 8+ crew, the #4 seat against EMU and #6 seat versus Boston College...helped the novice 4+ to a win against Boston College...four seat with the novice 8+ at the Clemson Challenge before moving to #7 spot in the Clemson Sprints...remained in that seat for the ACC regatta...named to ACC Academic Honor Roll.

Austin RC Jrs Highlights: Led her team to a state championship in the 4x in 2004 and 2005...placed second in the region in the 4+ in 2004...finished fourth in the region in the 8+ in 2005...graduated from Westlake High School.

Personal: Born 10/12/86.