Young Alumni Spotlight Taylor Felix

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YOUNG ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Taylor Felix McAllister '13 BY JULIA ROZOLIS-HILL '22

Taylor Felix always knew that she wanted to be a Trojan. While growing up, her dad would take her to school and play the Trojan march. When Taylor reached high school, she officially knew that she wanted to go to USC. Her dad is Michael Felix, a trustee of the university, and two years ago, was Chairman of the Board for the USC Catholic Center.

“My experience was incredible. Truly the best four years of my life. I met my husband and best friend from USC, was a part of the song girl program, and in a sorority.”

When looking back at the times here, she couldn't help but think of the USC Caruso Catholic Center. The Catholic Center was a significant part of her time here. She would go to Thursday mass at 5pm and it was in the lecture hall, not in the church that we know and see today. Her parents had taught her from an early age that when going through tough times, to lean into God. Taylor experienced a lot of self doubt when trying out for Song Girls, but she immediately found solace as she went to Mass everyday. Taylor leaned into her faith and the Catholic Center was always there.

“I hope more students get involved. The Catholic Center can carry you throughout college!”

Taylor was a stellar student at USC where she majored in Sports Journalism. She is currently working at Valley Sports SoCal, and creating entertaining content including more fun off-the-field/court digital sports features and going live on social media. She even has her own cooking show Taylor’s Table on YouTube. She attributes her Catholic faith as “1000%” what got her to where she is today.

“Anyone who knows me knows how important my faith is to me… If I can't sleep at night, I say the Rosary. If I get discouraged, I firmly believe God has a plan for me and I need to trust in His plan.”

Taylor is a multimedia host & reporter for FOX Sports West #XTRAPOINT. She provides viewers inside access for all of the FOX Sports West team partners, including the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Clippers, USC & UCLA. In the future, Taylor looks forward to potential opportunities in more prominent nationally recognized roles in both the Sports and Entertainment industries.