SEPTEMBER

15- Rachel is a guest at The Basement in Columbus, for her friend's band, "Before We Forget." Rachel also models for the band's clothing line, "FREE."

17- OSU welcomes Rachel and the Class of 2011, with Convocation 2007, and the Student Involvement Fair!

21-23- Rachel attends Miss Michigan, and Miss Michigan Teen pageants. Rachel got to cheer on her roomate and friend Caitlin, as she gave up her crown.

30- Rachel attends The New Albany Classic as a VIP, thanks to her new friend, Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, who she met at Teen USA!

AUGUST

2- Rachel has her college orientation, at THE Ohio State University!'

4- Rachel meets up with Miss Ohio, Anna, at the Gallery Hop in downtown Columbus.

6- The Ohio State Fair, is one of Rachel's favorite places. She visited today.

8- Rachel makes an appearance on Good Day Columbus, interviewing about Miss Teen USA.

12- Rachel travels to Pasadena, California for the 2007 MISS TEEN USA competition

12-24- Rachel competes in the Miss Teen USA pageant live on NBC!!!

19- Tonight MISS OHIO TEEN competes in the presentation show for the 2007 MISS TEEN USA Pageant

24- Rachel Epperly will represent Ohio in the 2007 MISS TEEN USA Pageant LIVE on NBC from Pasadena, California

JULY

13- Rachel travels to Michigan to work with her coach, Shannon Grace Clark.

15- Rachel leaves for Cincinnati for a week to train for Miss Teen USA. She works with Don Baker, interview specialist.

16- Rachel makes a trip to West Virginia to visit her gown sponsor, Oliverio's

18- Rachel gets a new hair cut and make-up from MAC.

19- Today Rachel has a photoshoot with New View, her modeling agency. Later on she practices her walking with Peyton McCormick, Miss Ohio Teen USA '06. Then she has a mock-interview.

20- Rachel returns home.

23- Rachel goes to Oliverio's again to pick up her gown and other dresses and accessories.

JUNE

2- Rachel graduates with Honors and a National Merit Award, also as a member of National Honor Society.

4- Rachel starts back at World Gym in Westerville, Ohio with her trainer Mike Davies

8- Rachel's graduation party where she celebrates with family and friends

10 thru 16- Rachel takes a much needed vacation to Florida with her friend Jessica

26 thru 27- Rachel has orientation at OSU

MAY

5- Rachel attends her school's Prom 2007 with her date, Tim Alford.

6- Rachel is a guest of honor at Fashion Week in Cleveland.

10- Today is Rachel's last day of high school!

11- Rachel is a model for Project Runway's designer Wendy Pepper on the Cleveland morning show.

14 thru 16- Rachel takes all her finals and gets A's

17 thru 23- Rachel goes on a mission's trip to inner city Boston with her class where she volunteers for many organizations.

29- Rachel's first day at her new job at Ruehl, a clothing store where she is a greeter/model.

APRIL

April 26, 2007 Gahanna, Ohio

Rachel is excited to be a volunteer for her schools Blood drive, run by the National Honor Society, which she is the secretary of.

April 21-22, 2007 Gahanna, Ohio

Rachel is really excited to attend the “My Fairy Godmother” event that helps to donate prom dresses and other accessories to under privileged girls.

April 13-14, 2007 Gahanna, Ohio

Rachel had a wonderful time as she and some of her friends attended the Battle cry Christian Youth Retreat.April 6-16, 2007 Gahanna, Ohio Rachel enjoyed a fantastic week away from school on her spring break!

April 1, 2007 Columbus, Ohio

Rachel had a great day attending the Cheer Elite Conference as the Guest of Honor!

MARCH

March 31, 2007 Columbus, Ohio

Rachel was honored to be chosen as a guest of honor to attend the Cheer Elite competition in Columbus. Later that night, Rachel had a great time attending a Best Buddies event.

March 18-23, 2007 Los Angeles, California

Rachel had a wonderful time in L.A. cheering on Miss Ohio USA, Anna Melomud in the Miss USA competition!

FEBRUARY

February 20, 2007 Gahanna, Ohio

Rachel had a great experience as she went to the Best Buddies Scrap booking party where she met her new buddy Lindsay, and they totally hit it off!

February 16, 2007 Gahanna, Ohio

Rachel was sad yet excited as she attended Senior Night and cheered at the last home game of her high school career.

February 1-3, 2007 Calvary, Kentucky

Rachel was so excited as the Gahanna Eagles Basketball Team traveled to Calvary, Kentucky for a tournament where Rachel had a great time cheering for them with her cheerleading team!

JANUARY

January 7, 2007 Nashville, TN

A stage presentation training class is on Rachel’s agenda today before travel back to Ohio

January 6, 2007 Nashville, TN

Rachel attends additional meetings for her MISS TEEN USA preparation

MISS OHIO TEEN USA will be featured today in a Nashville runway event

January 5, 2007 Nashville, TN

Rachel will join titleholders from Michigan, Georgia and Tennessee and take part in fittings and rehearsals for a Nashville fashion event.

January 4, 2007 Nashville, TN

MISS OHIO TEEN USA will travel to Nashville to attend a motivational and stage seminar with Kent Gregory Parham

DECEMBER

December 20-31, 2006 Gahanna, OH

Rachel spends the holiday season with her family and friends

December 17, 2006 Pittsburgh, PA

Before departing for Gahanna, Ohio Anna will meet with her director to review her fitness goals for the 2007 MISS TEEN USA competition

Rachel enjoys reviewing the Presentation Show video from the 2006 MISS USA telecast as well as additional training videos.

More meetings with state directors are scheduled for Rachel

December 16, 2006 Pittsburgh, PA

Rachel ends the evening working with Oliverio’s and Sherri Hill to sketch out designs for her evening gown she will select for the 2007 MISS TEEN USA evening gown competition

MISS OHIO TEEN USA heads to make-up for her fashion photo shoot with photographer Todd Killen

Rachel meets with communication consultant Don Baker

Rachel attends a training session with state directors

December 15, 2006 Pittsburgh, PA

Rachel attends a welcome dinner and meets titleholders from Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Indiana

MISS OHIO TEEN USA will travel to Pittsburgh for a training seminar and photo shoots

NOVEMBER

November 25, 2006 Gahanna, OH

Miss OHIO TEEN USA will take part in the Gahanna Festival of Lights parade

November 23, 2006 Gahanna, OH

Rachel will spend the Thanksgiving Holiday with her family

November 18, 2006 Gahanna, OH

Rachel intently watches the Ohio State vs. Michigan game

Go Buckeyes! Rachel and her family are HUGE OSU fans!

November 10, 2006 Gahanna, OH

Rachel attends the 2006 Fall Ball

OCTOBER

October 2, 2006 Columbus, OH

Rachel will have her second tour of The Ohio State University Campus

Go Buckeyes!

October 6, 2006 Westerville, OH

Today Miss OHIO TEEN USA will be visiting the campus of Otterbein College

October 11-13, 2006 Millersburg, OH

Rachel attends her school retreat at Skyview Ranch

October 28, 2006 Gahanna, OH

Good luck to Rachel as she takes the ACT

October 25, 2006 Gahanna, OH

Rachel attends her Church costume party…she went as a boy!

October 20-21, 2006 Port Huron, MI

MISS OHIO TEEN USA travels to Port Huron and is a special guest at the 2007 MISS MICHIGAN TEEN USA & MISS MICHIGAN USA pageants.

SEPTEMBER

September 24, 2006 Gahanna, OH

Rachel heads home to celebrate and relax with family and friends

September 24, 2006 Portsmouth, OH

Read about Rachel’s recent victory in the Daily Times

MISS OHIO TEEN USA 2007 will attend a morning briefing to review contracts and paperwork

September 23, 2006 Portsmouth, OH

Rachel attends a Coronation Ball in her honor hosted by the Host City of Portsmouth

Rachel will make her first appearance as MISS OHIO TEEN USA at the 2007 MISS OHIO USA pageant.

Rachel speaks to reporters with the Daily Times

Rachel wins the title of MISS OHIO TEEN USA 2007