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, member 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