Vanguard University

The athlete: Rachel returns the Blue and Gold for her senior season, her second campaign with the Lions?had an excellent season as a junior, playing in 32 games last season, starting 31?played 26 minutes per contest and led the team in scoring average, at 15 points/game?hit 108 three-pointers as a junior (third in the Nation), while shooting at a 39% clip?shot 94 percent from the free-throw line, setting a school record?added three boards and an assist per game?came to the Lions after playing two seasons with Head Coach Jim Martineau at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon?First Team All-Conference in 2007 and 2008?Scholar Athlete in 2008?averaged 21.5 points per game as a sophomore and finished second in school history with 1112 points?graduated from Marist High School in Eugene, Oregon in 2006 where she played for Head Coach Chad De Paole?2005-06 Conference MVP and second team All-State?also played soccer?has played basketball for 12 years?one of the hardest workers on the team?great scorer?one of the best 3-pt shooters in the nation?expect another fantastic season from Copeland, as she should challenge for All-Conference and All-American honors as a senior.

The person: Rachel was born in Springfield, Oregon on August 12, 1988 to parents Brad and Teresa?has one brother who plays hockey at West Point?majoring in Business?likes eating at "Beppe and Gionnis"?likes the color turquoise and the number ten?favorite Bible verse is Romans 12:3?likes watching "Grey's Anatomy" and "Friends" on TV?sports hero is Michael Jordan?favorite actors are Tom Hanks and Will Smith?believes integrity is the most important characteristic someone can have?most respects her family because they are encouraging and loving?has learned very little in life compared to the things she has yet to learn?basketball has taught her more than how to put a ball through the hoop.

Rachel's Senior Reflection: I want to be remembered as a hard worker and a team player, as well as a good leader.

Coach Davis' Comments: Rachel is one of our hardest working players, and one of the best shooters in the country. She has an unmatched will to win, and she has stepped into more of a leadership role as a senior