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Lauren Tuerpe (Photo Credit: Chad Clark)
 
 
Getting to Know: Lauren Tuerpe

Name: Lauren Tuerpe
Nickname: L.T. or Laurs
Favorite Cold Cereal: Apple Jacks
Why did I choose to play soccer over other sports?: It gave me the chance to hit people and be aggresive.
Before a game, I: Sit in my room and picture how the game will happen.
How did I spend my off-season?: Running
What I would like to do sometime in my life?: A service project in Costa Rica.
One place I would like to visit: Africa
If I could play another position, what would it be: Forward, your mistakes aren't as noticeable.
Who has had the greatest influence on my soccer career and why?: My Dad and Mom...They always pushed me to keep going when I was close to giving up.
What do I want to be doing 20 years from now: Working as a nurse and have a family.
How did I select my jersey number?: I've always been #2 since I was little.
What is my favorite hobby or activity away from soccer?: Swimming or reading
What is the best book I've ever read?: The Time Travelers Wife
People say I look like: My Dad
My favorite professor or most interesting class I've taken in College: Professor Fullmer: Psych 1110
What is my most memorable athletic achievement or moment: Being accepted to play at a College level. My favorite Web site: I don't have one
If I were hosting a recruiting visit to Orem, the most impressive thing I'd have to show you is: How Good Looking the male athletes are!!!
If I could invite any three peopple to dinner, who would they be: David Beckham, Owen Wilson, and my Grandpa who has passed away.
On game day my friends and relatives: Come to watch or call and wish me luck.
What I want to be when I grow up: A Labor and Delivery Nurse!