Laurianne (with the name of Laurie Ann Van Vleck) had graduated early from Madison High school in Houston, Texas, and was awarded Outstanding Girl Graduate and attendance awards. Under the name of Laurie Ann Shellorne, she attended the University of Houston and University of Texas at Austin with a major in psychology and a minor in music. Switched to Radio-TV-Film and earned a B.S. in 1970. Took additional coursework toward a Masters in Drama Education after a stint in the public schools as a teachers' aide. Further studies in telecommunications, TV production, acting and scriptwriting led to an interest in Office Technology. An earlier interest in graphic arts developed into a typesetting/graphic design/technical writing career which culminated in the ownership of Docu-Prep Express Design Studio. Concurrently, Laurianne still continued to act and model. Also, she was active in the size acceptance movement. She was active in standup comedy and enjoyed karaoke. Show less «