WSU CAREER: Rowed with varsity eight and second varsity eight crews as a JUNIOR...varsity eight crew finished season ranked 19th in the nation...earned conference academic second team honors...as a SOPHOMORE rowed with the second varsity eight crew that finished second at the Pacific-10 Championships and third at the NCAA Championships...the second varsity eight boat also was victorious over Washington, Tennessee and Oregon State...named to the Pac-10 All-Academic Second Team...rowed with the novice eight team that garnered a fifth place finish at the Pac-10's and captured a victory at the San Diego Crew Classic as a FRESHMAN.P>
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER: Brings a strong athletic background to WSU...participated on the basketball, track and tennis teams...captain of basketball and tennis team her senior year...fourth in state discus as a senior...named most inspirational on her tennis team as a senior.
PERSONAL: Laura Leigh Griffin...born July 9, 1984 in Juneau, Alaska...father Douglas and mother Barbara...younger brother Douglas...grandfather played football for Baylor...was the sports editor for the yearbook and involved with student government in high school...pursuing elementary education.
