Lauren DellaVolpe Class: Sophomore Hometown: Newport, RI High School: Eastern Wayne Height: 5-6 Event: Throws Birthdate: 02/09/1983

AS A FRESHMAN: Developed well during her rookie season ... competed in the weight throw during the Tri Meet against Western Michigan and Ball State, finishing eighth ... threw the javelin during the outdoor season, finishing third in the preliminaries and seventh in the finals at the Purdue Invitational (126-4) ... also competed in the javelin at the Spring Opener.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: A three sport standout at Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, N.C. ... lettered all four years in tennis, swimming and track and field ... competed during her freshman year at Rogers High School in Newport, RI ... set school records in the 100 backstroke and 50 freestyle at Eastern Wayne ... also set the school mark in the pole vault ... boasted an undefeated mark in tennis during her high school career ... four-time conference champion in swimming and track and field ... measured personal-best javelin throw at 133 ft. ... member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Math Club and Jazz Band ... also active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... born Feb. 9, 1983 on George Air Force Base in California ... enrolled in the College of Engineering.