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 Jasmine Wilson a member of the spirit squad.
Name: Jasmine Wilson
Sport: Spirit Squad
Position: Cheerleader
Hometown: Sumter, S.C.
Year: Sophomore
Major: Psychology
Why did you choose Coker? I fell in love with the small campus environment and the Hartsville community.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Cheering and performing at all the basketball games.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Moving in my freshman year and getting to meet new people.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? I would play women’s tennis. I have always adored the Williams sisters and would not mine showing off my aggressive side.
Favorite class: Human Development: Puberty until Death
Favorite professor: Dr. Tracey Welborn
Plans after graduation: I plan to pursue my master’s degree at Francis Marion University or the University of South Carolina.
Favorite movie: The Lion King
Favorite type of music: R&B
Favorite food: Macaroni and Cheese
Favorite sports team: USC Gamecocks (Football)
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite TV show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Most prized possession: My high school class ring.
What is something people may not know about you? I am a true animal lover.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Jazzy is my nickname. At the age of three I danced at Miss Libby’s School of Dance. I always had a sassy attitude while dancing, so my teachers would call me Jazzy instead of Jasmine.
One word that describes you: Energetic.