Laurin Williams, Shorewood

Published 7:43 pm Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Sports: Swimming.

Goals: “To drop time in all my races at state and for the team to win districts. Also, I would like to get good grades at school and to keep my GPA up.”

Honors: All-American in the 500 freestyle; first-team, all-league in 500 free and 200 individual medley.

Highlights: Shorewood winning the Wesco South by one point her sophomore year. “The title came down to the last meet against Jackson. Shorewood needed to get first in the 400 free relay to win the meet. Shorewood won the race (by) 1 second.”

Pregame routine: “Before my race I usually listen to music that will get me pumped up. While I’m listening to the music I will stretch and jump around to get my muscles prepared.”

Biggest asset: Endurance.

One word that describes you: Motivated.

Post-high school plans: “I plan on attending a four-year University and to swim for them.”

Role models: My parents

Favorite athlete: Ryan Lochte

Favorite subjects: Biology

Leisure activities: Sleep, eat, and hang out with friends.

Favorite TV shows: Gossip Girl, 90210, Grey’s Anatomy, and Private Practice.

Favorite musical artists: Maroon 5 and Jack Johnson.