D’Adamo: What have you enjoyed most about competing in high school athletics?

Laughlin: Probably traveling with the girls. We had a great team this year. We had a lot of fun.  

D’Adamo: Have you competed in any other sports besides soccer?

Laughlin: This year just soccer, but I have played softball and tennis. I also did cheerleading at

St. Helena. This is my first year playing soccer.  

D’Adamo: What intrigued you about trying soccer this year?

Laughlin: It’s what my friends do. I thought it would be fun.  

D’Adamo: Do you have a favorite among the sports you have played?

Laughlin: Probably softball. 

D’Adamo: What do you enjoy most about softball?

Laughlin: Being around my friends. 

D’Adamo: How much of a challenge can it be to balance school, sports and a social life?

Laughlin: It’s difficult, but I have always been dedicated to school.  

D’Adamo: Do you find that sports can be an extension of your social life?

Laughlin: Yes. 

D’Adamo: Do you find that you get better grades during the season or after?

Laughlin: All year my grades are good, but during the season they are better because I have to make sure grades are not an issue in order to stay on the team. 

D’Adamo: So it becomes a motivator not to have grades ruin the season?

Laughlin: Definitely.

D’Adamo: To this point in your life, who has been the most influential person?

Laughlin: Probably my parents and friends.

D’Adamo: How so?

Laughlin: My parents support me in what I do and my friends always encourage me.  

D’Adamo: What is your favorite class at Calistoga High?

Laughlin: AP art. 

D’Adamo: What do you enjoy most about it?

Laughlin: Creating art. I like to paint. 

D’Adamo: What are your best or more recent drawings?

Laughlin: Some things for Halloween.  

D’Adamo: Do you enjoy having a vision and then seeing the finished product later?

Laughlin: I usually don’t know what I’m going to paint. I usually just paint whatever I’m going to paint.

D’Adamo: What are your plans after high school?

Laughlin: I know I want to go to a four-year university. I want to stay in Northern California. It depends on where I get in, but maybe Davis or Cal Poly. 

D’Adamo: What might you choose as a major?

Laughlin: Probably advertising or something with graphic design. 

D’Adamo: What intrigues you about going that direction?

Laughlin: I think it’s an interesting field with a lot of job opportunities.  

D’Adamo: If money were no object, what would be your dream vacation spot?

Laughlin: Probably Venice. 

D’Adamo: What intrigues you about going there?

Laughlin: I have never been to Italy. I think it’s really pretty. 

D’Adamo: Name a historical figure, dead or alive, in or out of sports, you would like to meet.

Laughlin: Probably Barry Bonds. 

D’Adamo: What would intrigue you about meeting him?

Laughlin: I think all of the records that he has set are great and I like the Giants.

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