AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: 2009 Media Guide Bio
Did not see action. HIGH SCHOOL: Played field hockey at Donegal High School, making First Team All-State her senior season in 2008 ... Was a First Team Lancaster Lebanon League All-Star in 2008, a Second Team selection in 2007, and Honorable Mention member in 2006 ... Her squad finished third in Districts in 2008 to go along with the Lancaster-Lebanon League Championship ... Was also a Section 3 Champion and Lebanon League Runner-Up ... Participated on the club team XCalibur Justice ... Also participated in a number of other sports and activities, including Donegal Girls Soccer, Performing Arts Club, Booster Club, Math Honors Society, Varsity Club, Student Council, Rhythm Singers, Class Officers, School Board, Tri-M Music Honors Society, and National Honor Society ... Her soccer team won the state championship in 2009 ... Was also a member of the U.S. Indoor National Team. PERSONAL: Full name is Laura Evelyn Kassab ... Born on December 5, 1990 in Portsmouth, Va. ... The daughter of Edward Kassab and Jan Johnson ... Has two sisters, Christine and Emily ... Aunt, Chris Kassab played field hockey at Penn State from 1970-73 ... Plans on majoring in nutritional science. GETTING TO KNOW LAURA
Nickname: Laur
Major & Why: Nutrition. It has always been an area of interest for me especially dealing with sports and nutrition.
Favorite Food: Blueberries and Peaches
Favorite Color: Pink and Orange
Favorite Musical Artist: Colbie Caillat
Favorite Movie: Catch and Release
Favorite TV Show: Gossip Girl
Favorite Website: Facebook
Favorite Athletes: Kerri Walsh and Misty May
Childhood Idol: Mia Hamm
Hobbies: Singing and Dancing
Biggest Fear: Dying Best Player I Ever Played With: Alexis Pappas
Most Prized Possession: My lucky necklace
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Spend time in Africa
Laura Kassab Season 2009
#24PositionF/MHeight5-0ClassFreshmanHometownMount Joy, Pa.High SchoolDonegal
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