Canes' Corner with Lauren Howard-Chavez
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Canes’ Corner is a Q&A series looking at the 2013 Miami volleyball team.
Each day leading up to the beginning of volleyball season on Aug. 30, a new Canes’ Corner will be released giving @CanesVB fans a chance to get to know their favorite players.
The first edition of Canes’ Corner features freshman middle blocker Lauren Howard-Chavez.
Name: Lauren Howard-Chavez
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
High School: Woodrow Wilson High
Major: Business Management
I committed to Miami over other schools because: they offered all the programs I needed to reach my goals.
When I think of Miami volleyball, I think of: hardworking, dedicated athletes.
My favorite part of being a Hurricane volleyball player is: being able to represent The U and play next to great people.
If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: “dedicated.”
Coral Gables is different from my hometown because: the weather is more humid and the traffic is slower.
The biggest adjustment from high school to college has been: having to mature and be more responsible.
When I committed to the University of Miami, I felt: overwhelmed with excitement.
I love volleyball because: it’s fun and I enjoy playing it.
My favorite moment in my volleyball career was: winning first place in league with my high school team.
I started playing volleyball at age: 12.
Favorite Athlete: Dwight Howard
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Lakers
Favorite Meal: Fried rice
Favorite Candy: Cookies N Cream
Favorite Movie: Double Take
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Music Artist: Frank Ocean
My first pets were: my dogs Rocky and Raja.
My favorite place on campus is: the new student center.
My favorite University of Miami alumni is: The Rock.
The farthest place from home I’ve been is: Italy.
If I could be any celebrity, I would be: Alicia Keys.
My favorite class at UM has been: Jazz.
My favorite car is: a Camaro.
If I could take a vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to: the Caribbean.
In my spare time, I like to: shop, go the beach, and swim.
My favorite sport to watch on TV is: basketball.
My nicknames are: Lo and Lo-Ho.
