Sara Orofino

Position:
Rower
Height:
5-8
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Ponderosa HS
Hometown:
Placerville, Calif.

OREGON STATE
2010-11
Sara rowed in the 2-seat of the Novice 8 in a second place finish at the Elk Lake Spring Regatta ... Raced in the 3-seat of the N8 as well as the Third Varsity 4+ against Washington State ... Rowed in the 6-seat of the Second Novice 8 at Gonzaga.

PONDEROSA HS
Received four letters in track and field as a sprinter/jumper, was also named captain two years running ... Was awarded three letters for her participation on the cross country team and two from basketball ... Was named basketball captain for two years.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Allison and Chuck Orofino ... Both parents are physical therapists ... Has three siblings; Douglas, Spencer and Victoria ... Mother, Allison, ran track and cross country at the University of Oregon for four years ... Chose Oregon State because "the biology program is outstanding and they offer many other opportunities ... Favorite athlete is Jesse Owens ... Biggest athletic thrill to date was "placing third in the California State cross country meet in 2007 (as a team)" ... Outside of rowing Sara enjoys hiking, camping, painting and water skiing ... Majoring in Biology ... Contemplating a career as a marine biologist.