Donna Gregory’s Extraordinary People: Cape Fear gymnast balances training, school and sacrifice

Donna Gregory’s Extraordinary People: Cape Fear gymnast balances training, school and sacrifice

SHALLOTTE, NC (WWAY) — While many high school seniors are focused on prom, graduation and time with friends, one Cape Fear student has spent more than a decade committed to a different path. For Lauren Anderson, gymnastics has been a central part of her life since childhood. “I’m a competitive gymnast, and I’ve done it for 13 years of my life,” Anderson said. That commitment requires a demanding schedule. Anderson trains about 20 hours each week…