HIGH SCHOOL: Laurie is a graduate of Des Moines East High School. During her 5 years as a letter-winner, Laurie received Metro All-Conference Honorable Mention four years and 2nd Team Metro All-Conference her senior year. She was also a four year IGHSAU Academic Achievement winner. In her senior year, Laurie had a batting average of .322 and an on base percentage of .421. She had 29 hits, including 7 doubles and 1 homerun. Laurie held a 4.0 GPA in high school, was a 4-year Honor Roll student, was president of Ambassadors and PEPE Club, and was on National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, and National Council of Youth Leaders. Laurie was also a Tribe Leader at high school athletic events and on the high school newspaper staff. 

PERSONAL: Laurie is the daughter of Ken and Leigh Custard and has two siblings, Courtney and Nick. Laurie has acquired many nicknames, including; Lou, Louser, Lousifer, and Louber. Her favorite food is mexican food and favorite color is pink. Laurie likes the show Grey's Anatomy, the song Somebody Else by 1975, and the movie Sleeping Beauty. The most interesting place Laurie has visited is Philadelphia. After graduation, Laurie would love to become a homocide detective.