Shakoka Jemison Class: Freshman Hometown: Mauldin, S.C. High School: Mauldin Height: 5-5 Event: Sprints Major: Secondary Education

2008-09 Indoor: Competed in the 200-meter dash at the Appalachian Limited (12/5).

Before USC Upstate: Lettered in track and field and was a team captain at Mauldin High ... Earned the 110% award for her team ... Finished fourth in the region in the 1,600-meter relay ... Named school's "Miss Senior" ... Involved in student council.

Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1989 ... Daughter of Claude and Elois Jemison ... Secondary Education major ... Favorite movie is "Mulan"... Favorite season is winter ... Favorite book is The Bible ... Favorite sports figure is Chris Paul ... Hobbies include running, cooking, shopping and reading... Dream job is to be a fashion designer.