Student-Athlete of the Week: Laura Patterson
June 05, 2014 | Academic Services
June 5, 2014
Name: Laura Patterson
Sport: Lacrosse
Post-college ambition: Graduate or law school / Peace Corps
Person with greatest influence on athletic career: Grandpa / older sister Anna
Biggest thrill in sports: Winning 2009 Cross Country State Championship and 2011 G-Lax State Championship
Athlete you most admire: Anna Kopecka and Nikki Boltja
What impresses you most about your coach: Her perseverance and dedication to her team
What has been your biggest athletic obstacle to overcome: Self-confidence
Hobbies and outside interests: Soccer, frisbee, hiking, rock climbing, and service
Pre-competition superstition: Two tuck jumps
Favorite Movie: She's the Man
Favorite TV show: Gilmore Girls
Favorite music artist: Young the Giant
Favorite food: Peanut butter and apples
Favorite class: PSYC 321 - Introduction to Psychology of Learning
Favorite book: Harry Potter
Favorite professor: Dr. Karen Hadley
Favorite funny movie quote: "It's So Fluffy" - Despicable Me
A "Stupid Human Trick" you can do: Three leaf clover with my tongue
Person you would most like to meet: My Umi - Mom's Mom
Word that best describes you: Determined
What people should know about you but probably don't: I love to go see live music
If they filmed a movie about your life, who would star in it and what would it be called: "Laugh it's funny, laugh"- Amanda Bynes...pre-catastrophe
If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical, fictional) who would it be: Craig Kielburger, Abraham Lincoln, and Hermione
Why you chose UofL: It's a great place!
Best part about being an athlete: Teamwork makes the dream work
The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: Just now, I guess
Your favorite place to volunteer or do community service: Habitat for Humanity - Construction Work
The strangest thing that ever happened to you while you were competing in your sport: Knocking out my front tooth chewing on my mouth guard
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: The Colorado Rockies
What is your favorite season: Summer - I love the Sun
