At 17 years old, Gahanna’s Rachel Epperly would describe herself as a complete “girly-girl.” Rachel will be working hard this year to maintain her straight A average, her honor roll status, working as the secretary of her senior class council and now she will include preparing for MISS TEEN USA 2007 to her activities.

Now in her senior year at Gahanna Christian Academy, Rachel is a varsity cheerleader and captain, a member of the National Honor Society and National Honor Society secretary.

At 5’6 with brown hair and green eyes, Rachel is the daughter of Larry and Becki Epperly. Rachel also has a younger sister, Leah who is fifteen. Rachel contributes generously to her Church youth group and nursery. As a camp leader volunteer, Rachel has also served on 2 mission’s trips to Mexico.
Rachel is currently volunteering with Best Buddies and also promotes A.T.M. (Abstinence “Till Marriage) by volunteering at the central Ohio headquarters, taking classes, and speaking in schools around Ohio. Rachel’s plans are to select a college and become a nurse.

The Miss Universe Organization, producers of the MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® Pageants, is a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal partnership. By forging relationships with organizations committed to education and action, such as SHiNE (Seeking Harmony in Neighborhoods Everyday), Sparrow Clubs, D.A.R.E. and Best Buddies, Miss Teen USA is armed to impact teenagers today.

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