James Petersen Class: Freshman Hometown: Park Ridge, Ill. High School: St. Ignatius College Prep Height / Weight: 6-0 / 145 Position: Port/Starboard

Before Boston University

Rowed novice and JV crew for coach Rich Sims and varsity for coaches Will Perkins and Sims.

Personal

Born Dec. 30, 1988 ... son of Diane and Jim Petersen ... has three younger brothers, Jon (16), Nick (14) and Kristoff (11) ... enrolled in the College of General Studies.