Freshman (11-12): Head of the Genesee (Novice Eight B, 3rd of 9). Syracuse Invitational (Lightweight Eight, 7th of 8). 

Career Highlights: No previous rowing experience. Participated in swimming and track and field at Paul V. Moore High School.

Personal: Full name is Emily Anne Valentine. Born April 21, 1993. Daughter of John and Julie Valentine. Has one sister, Erika. Favorite TV show is Fringe. Chose UB for the quality of its engineering program. Says she’d like to switch places with her math professor. Majoring in biomedical engineering.