Point Boro's Lauren Onnembo Signs To Play Lacrosse At Georgian Court

Point Pleasant Borough High School senior Lauren Onnembo recently signed a letter of intent with Georgian Court University’s lacrosse team.

Onnembo, 17, took advantage of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) early signing period when she signed to attend the t Division II school earlier this month.

“It was sudden,” Lauren said. “This summer I attended a lacrosse skills training camp at Georgian Court,” she said. “After the camp, I kept in contact with the coach and went back for another visit in October and then received an offer in November. It all happened very quickly.”

For many students, combining a busy practice and competition schedule with the already hectic schedule of a college freshman would be overwhelming. But for Lauren, who Point Pleasant Borough Schools’ Athletic Director Chris Ferrone refers to as “the consummate student athlete” it’s a welcome challenge, one that’s not much different from her high school experience, according to a release on the district website.

Familiarity and camaraderie with her teammates will be crucial during the long months of training that will see Lauren traveling throughout the tri-state area and beyond.

“We’re part of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, meaning we’ll compete in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania as well as in Delaware and Connecticut,” she said.

Lauren also played soccer for Point Boro all four years of high school. She also belongs to the high school’s Spanish Club, the Future Business Leaders of America, and the Art Club. And she manages her busy co-curricular schedule all while maintaining a grade point average in the 90’s with an academic schedule filled with Honors classes. .

“Lauren is very driven,” said mom Kristine Onnembo.

Lauren’s parents, George and Kristine Onnembo, joined Athletic Director Chris Ferrone, Point Pleasant Borough High School Principal Kurt Karcich and Superintendent of Schools Vincent S. Smith, as Lauren signed the documents that would officially make her a GCU Lion.