California: 2010 (Senior): Rowed on the second-place varsity 4+ at the NCAA Championships and at the Pac-10 Championships. 2009 (Junior) Rowed on the varsity 4+ that took first at the Pac-10 Championships and fourth at the NCAA Championships. 2008 (Sophomore) Rowed in the varsity 4+ that beat Stanford, 7:39.66-7:56.78. Personal: Undeclared major...rowed for NorCal Crew in high school...won Pacific Indoor Rowing Championships in 2006...member of the novice 4+ that won the 2006 Southwest Regional Junior Championships in 2006...participated in track, cross country and soccer in high school...parents are Annette and Robert Caves...has two sisters, Elise and Sarah.
The best part about being on Cal crew is: Absolutely the people. It is incredible to work with so many world-class rowers, coxswains and coaches. Everyone on the team is a role model; if I want to do something better, I only have to look within the team to find someone who is doing it right.
The best part of the University is: That I can always find support, whether it be in the form of a study group, an advisor or just somewhere quiet to study.
My greatest achievement/finest moment was: On Cal crew was when we climbed Half Dome this year and I made it to the top in 2 hours and 30 minutes. When we were running up the last part, all the people going down were cheering for us because we were doing something hard and having fun.
I chose Cal because: I wanted be a part of the best team and the best school.
What sets Cal apart: Being able to be both a great athlete and a great student.
