Taylor Parkes

Position:
Mid-Distance
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Ooltewah, TN

Prep: Best of Preps for two years • Three-time state champion • Region record holder in the 400, 800, and pentathlon • Relay state champion in the 4x100 and 4x400-meter relays • Also played soccer • Beta club member • Named to Honor Roll • Participant in Habitat for Humanity.

Personal: Undecided on a major • Hobbies are water skiing, snow skiing, painting, sketching, and 3D art creations • Favorite athlete is Mia Hamm • Favorite book is "Blue Like Jazz" • Favorite foods are raspberries and meatloaf • Favorite movies are "Man on Fire" and "Cruel Intentions" • Favorite TV show is "Friends" • Is a Canadian citizen • Grandfather played professional hockey for the Boston Bruins • Taylor Fowlow Parkes is the daughter of Tim and Tracey Parkes • Born March 14, 1988, in Toronto, Canada.