Laura Platenberg

Laura Stuart Platenberg (Col ’87) recently competed in the World Masters Track and Field Championships in Perth, Australia. Ms. Platenberg finished fourth in her age group in the 8K cross country race, leading her USA team to third place and a bronze medal. She also competed in the 5K race on the track, where she finished as the first place American runner. At the University, Ms. Platenberg was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and played club soccer. She lives in Encinitas, California, where she is an elementary school teacher, with her husband, Scott Platenberg (Engr ’88); and their four children, Torrey, Morgan, Ryan, and Riley.