CAREER BESTS
| Event | Time | Date | Site/Opponent |
| 50-Freestyle | 23.53 | 2/17/11 | Big Ten Championships |
| 100-Freestyle | 54.01 | 1/22/11 | St. Bonaventure |
| 100-Breaststroke | 1:01.53 | 2/18/11 | Big Ten Championships |
| 200-Breaststroke | 2:15.28 | 2/19/11 | Big Ten Championships |
| 200-Freestyle Relay | 1:36.29 | 1/14/11 | Maryland |
| 400-Freestyle Relay | 3:28.97 | 12/5/10 | Georgia Invite |
| 200-Medley Relay | 1:42.88 | 10/23/10 | Virginia Tech |
| 400-Medley Relay | 3:45.23 | 11/19/10 | Virginia/Indiana |
2010-11 (FRESHMAN YEAR):
Participated in eight events throughout her freshman year... Qualified for Big Ten Championships in the 50-Freestyle, 100-Breaststroke, and 200-Breaststroke... Placed 34th at the Big Ten Championships in the 50-Freestyle, posting a season-best time of 23.53... Posted a time of 23.98 at the Georgia Invite... Placed seventh at Michigan, recording a time of 24.29... Posted a time of 54.01 in the 100-Freestyle for a third place finish vs. St. Bonaventure... Placed 12th at the Big Ten Championships in the 100-Breaststroke with a time of 1:01.80, she swam a season-best 1:01.53 in the prelims, the second best time on the team this season... Recorded a time of 1:06.42 vs. North Carolina to place fourth in 100-Breaststroke... Posted a time of 1:04.23 at Virginia/vs. Indiana to claim third place in the 100-Breaststroke... Took first place in the 100-Breaststroke vs. Virginia Tech with a time of 1:03.56... Placed 14th at the Big Ten Championships in the 200-Breaststroke with a season-best time of 2:15.25, the second best time of the season on the team in that event... Posted a time of 2:22.59 at West Virginia for a second place finish... Recorded a time of 2:20.44 at Maryland to take third place in the 200-Breaststroke... Participated in the 200-Freestyle Relay at Maryland, helping to post a time of 1:36.29... Combined with Kaeley Boyle, Amy Modglin, and Chelsea Weedman to post a time of 3:28.97 in the 400-Freestyle Relay... Placed third in the 400-Freestyle Relay at Maryland with a time of 3:29.73... Helped the 400-Medley Relay team to record a time of 3:45.23 at Virginia/vs. Indiana... Helped the 200-Medley Relay team to take top-3 finishes at Virginia/vs. Indiana, at Maryland, vs. St. Bonaventure, vs. North Carolina, and vs. Virginia Tech... Combined with Hailey Campbell, Mackenzie Powers, and Paige Whitmire to take a first place finish in the 200-Medley Relay vs. Virginia Tech with a time of 1:42.88.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Four-year letterwinner at nearby Manheim Township under coach Dan Graybill ... Served as team captain as a senior ... Placed third at the 2010 AAA District 10 meet ... Part of 200 medley relay team which were champions in the consolation final of the [apos]10 PIAA meet ... Three-year All-American in multiple events, including the 100 breaststroke and numerous relays ... High school record-holder in the 100 breaststroke, 200 freestyle relay and 200 medley relay ... Was a state qualifier and finalist for multiple events all four years of high school ... Finished fifth at the PIAA state meet as a senior ... Nominated as the Lancaster-Lebanon Swimmer of the Year in 2009 ... Also swam for Five Star Swim Club (FSSC) under coach Mark Daum ... Champion in the 100 breaststroke at the 2009 Mid Atlantic Senior Championship Meet ... Also enjoyed success in the 50 & 100 freestyles and 100 & 200 breaststroke ... Also ran track in high school.
PERSONAL: Full name is Rachel Elizabeth Butler ... Born on October 24, 1991 in Lancaster, Pa. ... Daughter of Dan and Andrea ... Has three brothers (Jesse, Raymond and Michael) and a sister (Katie). Raymond is a captain in the Army while Michael serves in the Air Force ... Undecided on a major.
ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: 'Choosing Penn State came easily for me. I felt more comfortable here than any other place. I met amazing people with the most pride for their school than you could imagine. Ultimately, I chose Penn State for its prestige and legitimacy.'