Vanguard University

The athlete: Lauren is a first-year player for the Lions?2005 graduate of Fallbrook High School, where she played for Coach Bill Hughes?helped earn the Avocado League Co-Championship for FHS in 2004?ran one season of high school track?also played volleyball for the Vintage Volleyball Club and the Athletic Fusion Volleyball Club?has played the game for seven years?sizable outside hitter?will improve with added strength and collegiate experience?right-handed?athletic?will compete for time on the court as she learns the Lions' offensive system as a freshman?has the potential to develop into a quality player of the future for Vanguard.

The person: Lauren was born in Orange County on July 17, 1987?parents are Neil and Jill?has two sisters and one brother, all younger?nickname is "LoLo"?plans to major in Business at VUSC?loves to eat, especially desserts?favorite movie is "The Princess Bride"?likes to watch "Boy Meets World" on television?loves the colors orange and lime green?prefers the number seven?hobbies include snow boarding, playing football and art?would like to meet President Bush?believes that people not knowing about the love of Jesus Christ is the world's biggest problem?appreciates that her teammates are Christians?has learned from life that a life sold out for God is the only life worth living?competing in volleyball has taught her about teamwork?would like to be whatever the Lord wants to her to become.

Her thoughts: Lauren selected Vanguard because of the location and the Christian environment.

Coach Gulbranson's comments: Lauren is another player who led her club team with her athleticism and will impact our outside hitters with her strong arm-swing and her big block. We are looking for Lauren to quickly learn our system so she can confidently make an impact within a few weeks of her freshman season.