HELENE AT A GLANCE: Experienced rower who's helped Buccaneers taste success ... One of veterans whose presence has been a fixture in middle seats on the boat ... Has grown as a collegiate rower, developing into one of team's key components.

JUNIOR (2011-12): First-Team All-Sunshine State Conference selection ... Rowed with Varsity 8 that advanced to NCAA Championships ... Member of team that finished second at Sunshine State Conference Championships, while rowing with 8 ... Part of crew that placed fifth at prestigious Dad Vail Regatta.

SOPHOMORE (2010-11): Member of 2011 team that advanced to NCAA Division II National Championships ... Member of Varsity 8 that was third at 2011 FIRA Fall Classic ... Rowed with 8 that finished fifth in Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta.

FRESHMAN (2009-10): Member of team that finished third at 2010 NCAA Championships ... Part of 2010 SSC Championship team ... Helped the Varsity 4 to a third-place finish at the SSC Championships and a fourth-place finish at the Dad Vail Regatta.

HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB: Attended Atlantic Technical Center.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Clemantine Pierre … Has a brother, Steve, and a sister, Piterson … Majoring in biology/pre-med.