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 Jalynn Fortt and Cassandra Ordonez, members of the women's soccer team.
Name: Jalynn Fortt
Sport: Soccer
Position: Defender
Hometown: Aurora, CO
Year: Sophomore
Major: Business administration
Why did you choose Coker? Coker’s campus size played a major role in me deciding to come here. I attended a small high school and wanted to continue my education in the same environment.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? My first collegiate goal. It was a header from an impossible angle, probably one of the best goals I have ever scored.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Every memory I have made with my best friends on campus. There is way too many to choose just one, but I am sure Bailey Van Order was there.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Tennis
Favorite class: Macroeconomics
Favorite professor: I would have to go with Dr. Stevano
Plans after graduation: I want to continue my education by attending grad school back in Colorado.
Favorite movie: The Polar Express
Favorite type of music: Anything with a good sound that I can dance to.
Favorite food: FOOD!
Favorite sports team: Denver Nuggets & Chicago Bulls
Favorite color: Green, yellow, red, black and white
Favorite TV show: The Call of the Wild Man
Most prized possession: My cellular phone
What is something people may not know about you? I played tennis for seven years, and was pretty good at it
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? J. I don’t remember where I got it, I just know I’ve always been called J.
One word that describes you: SICK
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Name: Cassandra Ordonez
Sport: Women’s soccer
Position: Defender/midfielder
Hometown: Palmetto, FL
Year: Freshman
Major: Biology with a pre-medical concentration, and a minor in sociology
Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker for two reasons: the soccer team and the campus size. I wanted to play on a team that was fun to be around, and classes that make you feel more like a contributor than a number.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? My most memorable moment playing for the women’s soccer team would have to be our 1-0 victory against regionally ranked Newberry College.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Homecoming was by far the most fun I have had on campus.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? I think I would play lacrosse. The sport seems like it would be really fun, and a lot of the girls on the team are pretty cool.
Favorite class: Sociology
Favorite professor: Dave Schmotzer
Plans after graduation: Medical school
Favorite movie: Bridesmaids
Favorite type of music: Anything, except heavy metal or rock.
Favorite food: I LOVE FOOD. Give it to me and I will eat it!
Favorite sports team: Barcelona
Favorite color: Teal
Favorite TV show: That ‘70s Show
Most prized possession: Family, and my wonderful roommate Sydney McElwain.
What is something people may not know about you? I speak Spanish fluently, and it is my first language.
One word that describes you: Hardworking