SDSU 2008-09
Made a smooth transition from Washington State to San Diego State with extensive time with both the Varsity Eight and Second Varsity Eight boats ... With the Varsity Eight[apos]s, she sat in the seven seat in the boat[apos]s runner-up finish at the Parker Cup Regatta ... In the five seat, she added a second-place showing when SDSU competed in the San Diego Crew Classic Petite Final ... A day earlier, the boat was third of six in the second preliminary heat ... Was fourth of 19 at the Newport Autumn Rowing Festival, also from the No. 5 seat ... Enjoyed three victories while with the Second Varsity Eight boat, all from the five seat ... The wins came at Sacramento State, at UC Davis and in the second preliminary heat at the WIRA Championships ... In the Grand Final at WIRA[apos]s, the boat was third of six ... Also rowed with the Second Varsity Eight boat at UCLA from the third seat.
WASHINGTON STATE 207-08
Rowed one season at Washington State.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Rowed for ZLAC at nearby Mission Bay ... Attended Julian HS where she played soccer and volleyball for the Eagles ... Was the team captain for the volleyball team.
PERSONAL
Michelle Helen Boyer was born Jan. 21, 1989 in San Diego, Calif. ... Daughter of David and Lisa Boyer ... Plans to major in kinesiology with aspirations of becoming a physical trainer ... Favorite quote is, 'It[apos]s not about the number of good strokes you take, but you deal with the bad ones.' ... Likes to do anything outdoors.