Kate Taylor Class: Junior Hometown: Polson, Mont. High School: Polson High School Birthdate: 10/28/1985

Prior to MSU: Transferred to MSU from Lutheran College ... Finished 16th at 2005 Liberal Art Swimming Championships in the 200 backstroke ... A graduate of Polson High School ... Three-year letterwinner in basketball at Polson ... Also lettered in swimming as a freshman at Forrest Hills North ... Captain of high school basketball team as a junior and senior ... Valedictorian at Polson ... A member of the National Honor Society ... Named PHS Journalist of the Year.

Personal: Born on Oct. 28, 1985 ... Daughter of Kevin and Dr. Susan Taylor ... Majoring in animal science.