Laurie Greenlaw (2002)

"Laurie Gagnon Greenlaw was one of the best tennis players-men or women-in CCRI history”, said Hall of Famer Ray Carr.  She twice became a first-team All-New England singles and doubles champion (with Debbie Donahue) in 1983 and 1984.  In 1984, Greenlaw advanced to the 3rd round of the National Junior College Tournament in Ocala, Florida.  At East Providence High School, Greenlaw had a distinguished high school career, first as an All-State girls’ singles champion in 1977 and then, at #2 or #3 singles on the boys' team from ‘78-’79.  From 1982-1987, she was the #1 Rhode Island women’s amateur player and had climbed to #7 in New England.  Greenlaw and her husband Bob Greenlaw teamed up to become one of the top-ranked mixed doubles teams in New England.  She was a former tennis coach for several high schools and taught at Centre Court in East Providence.  Recently, she has still been competing in Cape Coral, Florida.