A throw back; New England champ Laura Stern: `They say I pretty much do it on brute strength'.

From: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | Date: April 9, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Rich Garven

Laura Stern

Lunenburg High

Laura Stern approaches the javelin with the sort of seriousness one would expect of a three-time state champion. But that doesn't keep her from enjoying a good laugh at her own expense.

Stern, a Lunenburg High senior, was asked if she recalled her introduction to the javelin. The query was greeted with a knowing smile and a slight chuckle.

Then just an ordinary freshman who hadn'...

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