Desiree Burns Class: Freshman Hometown: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. High School: Franklin D. Roosevelt Height: 5-8

High School: Three-year member of the Junior National Team ... won gold in pair and eight at Nationals in Indianapolis ... silver medalist with the eight at the World Championships in Amsterdam ... placed first in the eight and second in the two at the CamAmMex Regatta in Mexico ... participated in 2003 Dvelopment Camp and 2002 New York State Empire Games ... rowed for F. D. Roosevelt H.S., earning six varsity letters ... captained the crew as a senior ... also participated in cheerleading, field hockey, basketball, and track and field ... Honor Roll student.

Personal: Born 5-30-88 ... parents are James and Judi Burns ... has two sisters- Haylay (20) and Schulyer (16)- and a brother Rhett (6) ... involved with Habitat for Humanity ... intends to study physical therapy.