Lauren Brunsdale: Lakewood to Penn

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Lauren Brunsdale takes her pole vault experience to the heart of Philadelphia next year at Penn University. Contributed photo.

 

Name: Lauren Brunsdale
High School: Lakewood High School
Signing With: University of Pennsylvania
 
 
What clinched the decision for the school you signed with: I took several recruiting trips but once I was back on campus at Penn (University of Pennsylvania) I knew it was the place for me! I fell completely in love with everything about it, from its campus to its immense academic opportunities.  The cherry on top, however, was the amazing track program. I am excited to be part of a building team with incredible and dedicated athletes and coaches. As part of the Ivy League, I will be competing with my sister once again within the track arena.
 
Your favorite high school track event: Pole Vault
 
Your favorite high school athletic memory: The 2012 State Championships were a thrill for the Lakewood vaulters. Our synergy was magnificent and all four of us PR’rd. My favorite part was watching my teammate Mikaela Lodl leap off the pits ecstatic after clearing 10’6! Her pure joy was overwhelming and it reminded me how lucky I was to be part of such an amazing team and sport.  This year we have a new team goal to set a pole vault relay record that will never be broken.