The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at Ali Ammons & Brittany Burroughs, members of the spirit squad.
Name: Alyssa Ammons
Sport: Spirit squad
Position: Cheerleader/Dancer
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Year: Freshman
Major: Biology with a pre-medical concentration
Why did you choose Coker? I loved the small-school environment.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Basketball games
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? The relationships I am making with others over time.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Women’s basketball
Favorite class: Chemistry
Favorite professor: Professor Puffer
Plans after graduation: Go to graduate school and become an anesthesiologist.
Favorite type of music: Alternative
Favorite food: Everything
Favorite color: Black
Favorite TV show: So You Think You Can Dance
Most prized possession: My dresses
What is something people may not know about you? My right pinky was born like Mini-Me's
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Ali, because it’s short for my full name Alyssa.
One word that describes you: Spunky
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Name: Brittany Burroughs
Sport: Spirit squad
Position: Cheerleader
Hometown: Columbia, SC
Year: Junior
Major: Political science with a minor in history
Why did you choose Coker? Coker offered a close-knit family community and small class sizes.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? When the basketball team won a triple-overtime game against Barton College and we stormed the court.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? I have so many memories, but Bandfest 2013 when the Spiff Kidz performed takes the cake.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Softball
Favorite class: Constitutional Law
Favorite professor: Dr. Lemke and Dr. Lay
Plans after graduation: I want to attend law school at Denver University.
Favorite movie: Pitch Perfect
Favorite type of music: Anything that I can sing along to.
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite sports team: Steelers. I literally bleed black and gold.
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite TV show: Pretty Little Liars
Most prized possession: My penguin!
What is something people may not know about you? I am originally from Colorado.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Britt Brat, my sister gave it to me because she said I was spoiled and always got what I wanted.
One word that describes you: Outgoing