Western Oregon University Wolves

PRIOR TO WOU
2009 graduate of Central High School…Lettered four years in volleyball, twice in tennis and once in softball…Unanimous all-state first team selection in 2007 and 2008…Named the MVP of the state championship game as a senior…Helped lead Central High to a state championship as a senior…Team finished third at state in 2007…Twice named the Statesman Journal player of the week…Central High won four consecutive conference championships during Swanson's tenure…Was named the league MVP as a junior…Selected to the first team all-conference as senior…Twice was selected to the all-region team.

PERSONAL
Born in Portland, Ore….Mother is Holly Swanson…Has five older siblings, Amy (27), Paul (26), Katy (23), Cody (23) and Jennifer (21).

OTHER STUFF
Nickname: Ray, Rach
Favorite practice drill or exercise: 6-on-6
Favorite book: The Tenth Circle
Favorite sports team: The Blazers
Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, going to the beach, scrapbooking
Reasons I came to WOU: To get an education and play volleyball