By Myra Chen
She is the master of interdisciplinarity, the epitome of the term “all-rounder,” the jack of all trades. She is junior Lauren Hyland. And most importantly, she’s team Conrad.
Hyland is sure to make her mark in her first year in Baron Banner. She looks forward to flourishing her ingenuity by taking on opinion and news articles. Her creative nature serves as a focal point of her interest in pursuing screenplay writing in the future.
The Summer I Turned Pretty, Gilmore Girls and Modern Family are among her favorite TV shows. Captivated by the drama and the skillful casts, Hyland hopes to replicate and produce her own scripts that are of the same caliber.
“I really love writing; English has always been my favorite subject. I like that with writing, creativity has no boundaries. There are so many ways to do things, things to discover [and] adventures to take,” Hyland said.
And take adventures she will. Her dignified disposition could not be more deceiving. Skydiving is on the top of her to-do list; though she is afraid of heights, she is not afraid to take risks. Her “try all” attitude has given her the opportunity to obtain a plethora of skills, no matter where she is.
If not in the sky, you might find her in cleats and shin guards, thriving on the field. Hyland has been playing soccer since she was 4 years old, honing her skills with her soccer club team Culture FC and eventually making varsity at Fountain Valley High School. She assumes the position of center midfielder, a role suitable for her well-rounded abilities.
“Soccer is really relaxing for me. It’s an outlet for me to get away from outside stress,” Hyland said. “Plus, I have my coach [at Culture FC]. He feels like a second father to me because I have learned from him for so long.”
She might be intense and technical when she is playing soccer; however, she is carefree and easygoing the rest of the time, especially when Hyland is watching the likes of Bo Burnham or John Mulaney. Her love for all things funny has given her the comedic edge to complete her friendly personality.
Despite her fear of failing, Hyland’s optimistic perspective on life sets her up for success: not only in Baron Banner, but for her future, no matter what path she decides to take.