Dec. 11, 2008

We want to start the preseason out by introducing the gymnasts to Tiger fans. Every Monday throughout this upcoming year, we will uniquely get to know one of our gymnasts by asking them interesting questions about themselves.

By doing this, everyone can get to know them a little better-- not just as an athlete, but as a student, a family member and a friend. This week, the spotlight is on Laura Lane from Glen Allen, Va. Lane is currently a freshman at Auburn, and her major is undecided.

1. Name:
Laura Lane

2. Nickname:
Loo or Laney

3. What is your fondest childhood memory?
Getting my head stuck in a chair at a restaurant when I was three

4. What do you like to do in your spare time other than gymnastics?
Being with family and friends, hanging out, watching movies, being outdoors and going to the beach

5. What are the top songs in your iPod?
"Thunder" by Boys Like Girls
"That's What You Get" by Paramore
"Shake It" by Metro Station
"Amazing" by Josh Kelley
"It's Not My Time" by Three Doors Down

6. What is the best movie or DVD you have seen recently?
The Dark Knight

 7. What is the one luxury item that you could not do without?
A computer

8. If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you take with you?
My mom, dad and sister

9. Who is your favorite athlete?
Mary Lou Retton

10. What is your favorite food?
Peanut butter, pasta

11. If you could have one super power, what would it be?
To fly

12. What was the most defining moment in your life?
Making nationals in 2007

13. What is your motto?
"Get in the zone"

14. What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Dedicated, driven and studious

15. Why did you choose Auburn?
It is a great gymnastics program with excellent academics. It also has a beautiful campus and it is in the South.

16. What is the best thing about being a gymnast at Auburn?
The honor that comes with being an student-athlete; I also love the team spirit

17. What is your favorite thing to do during practice?
Stick all of my routines

18. What is your pre-meet/pre-event ritual?
Mentally go through my routines, sing to myself and relax

19. What superstitions do you have?
I get ready the same way every time and I eat the same meal before every meet

20. Why should other gymnasts consider coming to Auburn?
We are like a family

21. What is your favorite place on campus and why?
The football stadium, because it gives off feelings of spirit, pride and exhilaration

22. What do you enjoy about the town of Auburn?
The friendliness of the people and the close community

23. What is your favorite Auburn tradition?
When the eagle flies around the stadium

24. Why do you like Auburn?
It promotes good values and it has a fun atmosphere

25. Why should others consider coming to Auburn?
It is just the place to be