Athlete of the Week Northeastern High School

Name: Laramie Reed

School: Northeastern High School

Grade: 12

Age: 17

Sports: Swimming

Claim to fame/honors: State finalist (three years)

Words you live by: "There will always be someone better than you so concentrate on being the best you."

Toughest opponent: Addie Engle

Biggest influence: My parents

Game-day rituals: I have to drink coffee the morning of a competition.

What's on your bedroom walls: Pictures of friends and posters

When I'm bored I like to … I don't have time to be bored.

Favorite movie: The Blind Side

Person who would play you in a movie: Zooey Deschanel

Favorite TV show: American Horror Story

Favorite musical artist: George Strait

Favorite book: Mortal Instruments

Favorite home-cooked meal: Noodles and mashed potatoes

Favorite restaurant: Joe's Crab Shack

Whose mind would you like to read: Donald Trump's

Place where you'd love to travel: Greece

Talent you'd like to have: Dancing/singing

Favorite school subject: Math

Favorite athlete: Tim Tebow

Favorite team: Ohio State

Something in the world I'd like to change: Global warming

Favorite sports moment: Being on the podium at state my freshman year

Favorite junk food: Zebra cakes

Best thing about your favorite sport: You can constantly push yourself. There aren't really any limits.

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