Cherie Hammond

Position:
Diving
Class:
Freshman
High School:
West Orange
Hometown:
Windermere, Fla.

2011-2012
Redshirted.

High school/club:
A 2011 graduate of West Orange high school in Winter Garden, Florida ... was a four-year letter winner ... four-time district, region, and state gold medalist ... also competed for the Team Orlando Diving club and was coached by Jay Lerew.

Personal:
Cherie Hammond is the daughter of Virginia Hammond of Windermere, Florida ... born November 11, 1992 in New Port Richey, Florida ... majoring in marine biology ... has one sibling ... chose A&M because of the "traditions and how welcoming everyone was."

Close Up:
Favorite TV show: Friends
Most played song in my iPod: Cruise
What I drive: Nissan Altima
Favorite movie: The Proposal
What I'm reading: Janet Evanovich series
Bookmarked websites: Howdy, Facebook, Pinterest
Worst habit: Procrastinating
Superstition: eggs, bagel, and bacon before a meet
Worst job: Working at a graveyard
Favorite city to visit: Clearwater Beach, Florida
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Usain Bolt
Talent I'd most like to have: Teleport
Dream date: Skydiving
Most competitive teammate: Kathryn
Which teammate could succeed at another sport and which sport: Becca; gymnastics
Pre-competition music: Rap, hip hop
Favorite quote: "You won't know anything unless you try"
Something about me that most people don't know: I have never met my dad
Favorite swimming or diving set: 1-meter
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: Midnight yell
Women's Team
Coach Bultman: Encouraging
Coach Jamison: Positive
Coach Lerew: Supportive