Cobra Spotlight- Karley Weiner & Naim Fareed, Track & Field
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 Karley Weiner and Naim Fareed, members of the men's and women's track & field teams.
Name: Karley-Louise Weiner
Sport: Track and Field
Position: Hurdler
Hometown: Becket, Mass.
Year: Sophomore
Major: Chemistry
Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker because of the size and to be a part of the new track team
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Definitely going to the basketball games
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Hanging out at the boathouse
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Women’s lacrosse
Favorite class: Chemistry
Favorite professor: Dr. Boone
Plans after graduation: Attend medical school
Favorite movie: Footloose
Favorite type of music: Country
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite sports team: Boston Red Sox
Favorite color: Blue and pink
Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy
Most prized possession: An angel pin I received as a little girl
What is something people may not know about you? I am a little kid at heart and really enjoy watching the Smurfs and Disney movies.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Kars and Karls. I’ve been called them since I was little.
One word that describes you: Effervescent
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Name: Naim Fareed
Sport: Track and Field
Position: Hurdler
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.
Year: Freshman
Major: Computer Science
Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker because of the track, academic program and the small community.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? I haven't had one yet.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? So far, playing flag football in the field.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Men’s basketball, definitely
Favorite class: Computer Science
Favorite professor: Dr. Ze Zhang
Plans after graduation: Find a career in internet security.
Favorite movie: The Matrix
Favorite type of music: R&B
Favorite food: Spaghetti
Favorite sports team: New England Patriots, and New York Knicks
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite TV show: Arrow
Most prized possession: My shoes
What is something people may not know about you? I love basketball. I've even played with the team multiple times and I can dunk pretty well.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Dream Team. I got the name from my high school coach because I was the only person on my team. It was pretty funny because he has a high pitched loud voice and screamed it every time he saw me.
One word that describes you: Eccentric