2005 SEC Academic Honor Roll
2004 SEC Academic Honor Roll
JUNIOR SEASON (2004-05)
Participated in several meets on the season, including the Texas A&M Invitational and SEC Championships … Swam career-fast times at SECs in the 50 free (24.41) and 100 free (53.78) … Finished 36th in the 50 free at A&M Invitational (24.80) … Received SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition for the second consecutive year … Earned her second varsity letter.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2003-04)
Did not see any action during the fall season … Made her debut on Jan. 17 at home against UL-Monroe … Saw action in four meets on the season as well as the Nike Cup Invitational and SEC Championships … Swam in several freestyle events on the season … Awarded to the SEC Academic Honor Roll for her efforts in the classroom … Earned her first varsity letter.
PRIOR TO LSU
Lettered four years at Episcopal High School … Coached by David Zielinski … Also a member of the track team … Voted team captain her senior season … Named the “Most Improved” swimmer by her coaches.
PERSONAL
Born Sept. 1, 1983 … Parents are Ben and Debbi Taylor … Has one older sister, Cami … A recent undergraduate in psychology … Currently working on a master’s degree in social work.
RACHEL’S TOP TIMES
50 freestyle 24.41 2005 SEC Championships
100 freestyle 53.78 2005 SEC Championships