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    blank  Robin Yamakawa
    Robin Yamakawa

    Class:
    Senior

    Hometown:
    Goldsboro, N.C.

    High School:
    Eastern Wayne

    Height:
    5-4

    Position:
    Coxswain

    Birthdate:
    07/15/1979


    Majors: Journalism and political science

    At UNC: In her fourth season on the rowing team and her third as a varsity coxswain • Serves as president of the Residence Hall Association and is a campus tour guide • Honored as Wachovia Woman of the Week

    At Eastern Wayne High: Captain of the cross country, swimming and soccer teams • Senior class president and yearbook editor

    More on Yamakawa: The daughter of Lance and Susan Yamakawa • Born July 15, 1979, in Hampton, Va. • Because of her father’s Air Force career, she lived in five different states while growing up • Career goal is to work for an advertising or public relations firm • Greatest moment in her varsity career has been making the varsity 8 last spring

    Yamakawa on rowing: "Incredible! I’ve experienced my highest highs and learned the most from my experiences with my teammates. I love this team."