Amherst College Athletics

- “I chose Virginia Wesleyan because of the small classroom setting and the one-on-one teaching.”
- Selected VWU over Hampton and Old Dominion

Before VWU: Graduated from Jamestown High School… Captain of the cheerleading and track teams… Studied cosmetology as a dual enrollment student in high school.

Personal: The daughter of Edwin and Vernitia Cooke… Has an older sister, Taylor.

Get to Know Lauren

- Enjoys spending time with family and friends
- Fan of the Dallas Cowboys
- Favorites include the movie “Set It Off,” and the TV shows “Leverage” and “House of Payne”

• Self-description in 10 words or less: "I am a friendly and nice person”
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "being active”
• If you could spend one day with a famous person from any time period, who would it be and why? “Beyonce, because she is amazing and I love her”
• People might be surprised to know this about me… “I can sing”
• It’s the year 2030 and I am doing this… “having a successful business”