HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Coker College cross country coach Vic Finora announced today that Rebecca Parham has signed a national letter of intent to run for the Cobras beginning in the 2013-14 academic year.

Parham comes to Coker from D.W. Daniel High School in Central, S.C. She lettered in cross country and track for the Lions. Her personal records include 16.14 (100-meter), 34.34 (200-meter) and 1:26.04 (400-meter).

"Rebecca is a high character young woman that embodies what Coker athletics is all about," said Finora. "She is a hard worker in the classroom, and has shown tremendous initiative and leadership skills in helping lead her high school team. I am thrilled that Rebecca will be joining the Cobra family."

Rebecca is the daughter of Herb and Cathy Parham.

For more information, contact Chris Dougherty, manager of athletics media relations and marketing, at 843-383-8018 or cdougherty@coker.edu.

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