Rachel Gatina

Rachel Virginia Gatina (formerly Scott) was a former student of who joined at the start of her senior year. Initially an antagonist to, she posed a threat with her captainship of the cheerleading team and her relentless flirtations with. However, the two eventually formed a close friendship in the second half of senior year. Rachel also had a close friendship with and. Rachel was partially to blame for 's death since she released out the time capsule which caused Jimmy to bring the gun to. After graduating high school, however, Rachel worked for Clothes Over Bros as a model but was eventually let go due to her drug problem. She attempted to repair her life with Brooke and but eventually fled Tree Hill when  told her she wouldn't amount to anything. Two years later, a sober Rachel seemingly reformed her manipulative and promiscuous life, marrying. Her reformation proved ineffective as Rachel returned to her devious ways soon enough and her marriage to Dan eventually ended when it became apparent that she didn't love him and was with him for his money. He then petitioned for divorce, but gave up his wealth, leaving Rachel with nothing.