Taylor Herold Class: Freshman Hometown: Fredericksburg, Va. High School: James Monroe Height: 5-6 Position: F/M

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-year varsity letter winner and starter at James Monroe High School under head coach Jamie Harris Tierney...Was named the Virginia State High School Player of the Year for the AA/A class her senior year...Led her team to being runner up in the Virginia State High School Tournament in 2010....Was also named All-Area Athlete of the Year by Free Lance Star...Led the district in scoring her senior year with 29 goals and 16 assists...Was a three-time First Team All-State performer...Also earned letters in soccer, track and field, basketball and tennis.

PERSONAL: Full name is Lauren "Taylor" Herold...Born on December 2, 1992 in Fairfax, Va...Parents are Dave and Tammye Herold...Has an older brother, Colby (28), and a younger brother, Lawson (12)...Father played football at the University of Virginia (1979-81)...Plans on majoring in Sports Management.

ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: "I chose Penn State first and foremost because of the people and for its tradition of academic and athletic excellence. When I first stepped foot on campus, I could see myself walking around with a backpack going to class. After meeting with the Coaches and the girls on the team it immediately felt like home away from home. The atmosphere at Penn State is filled with pride and family. I knew it was the right choice."