Allie Roberts Class: Freshman Hometown: Emmaus, Pa. High School: Emmaus Event: Backstroke

HIGH SCHOOL:
Was a three-year letter winner at Emmaus High school under coach Tim O'Connor... Helped lead team to PIAA State Championships in 2008 and 2009 and a District Championship in 2008... 8-time All-State and 7-time All-American... Pennsylvania record-holder in 200 Medley Relay... 2-time Bronze medalist in 100 Backstroke at PIAA Championships... Was a member of the 2010 US Youth Olympic team that competed in Singapore... Attended 2010 Conco Phillips Nationals... Attended 2008 and 2009 Junior Nationals... Is a member of the National Honors Society and Spanish Honors Society.

PERSONAL: Full name is Allie Roberts... Born on January 28, 1994 in Emmaus, Pa... Parents are Sandra and Thomas Roberts... Has an older brother, Ryan(19).. Mother played soccer at Kutztown... Intended major is Business Marketing.

ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: " I chose Penn State because of the excellent balance of academics and athletics as well as the great opportunities Penn State offers to all its students. I was impressed with the team and coaches on my visit and wanted to be apart of something like that."