Personal: Raechel’s family includes Mark Hooper, Debbie Hooper and Raymond Hooper. She was nine when she chose to play softball. She chose to ply this sport because of its competitiveness and being a team sport. Raechel is majoring in Animal Science and she aspires to become a veterinarian. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, making bracelets, and hanging out with friends.

Athletic Highlights: 4 year varsity player, honorable mention all-Metro, All Conference 1st team, athlete of the year in Franklin High

Most significant achievement in softball:  Getting Athlete of the year and setting a new record.

The most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to her in softball:  when she faked throwing the ball and it slipped out of her hand, letting the girl scored.

Person who most influenced her athletic career:  Her best friend because she saw how much she enjoyed softball and she wanted to give it a shot as well.

Favorites:

Food:  Orange Chicken Movie: Frozen

Entertainer: Jeff Dunham Athlete: Jessica Mendoza

Quote that inspires her: “It’s not how good you are, but how bad you want”

Favorite teacher:  Her favorite teacher is Mr. Schanning, her math teacher because he knew how to have fun and teach.

Best thing about being a Hawk: “The best thing about being a HAWK is that I can soar to be the very best I can be”