Getting to know...Jewel Foreman
Preferred pronouns: She/Her
Date of Birth: 10/23/2003
Birth Location: Clinton, Maryland

Social Media
Instagram: jewel.azalea

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Soccer
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: Named to the Maryland State Olympic Development Team and invited to train for the US East Regional Olympic Development Team. 
Favorite sports memory? My favorite sports memory is beating West Pennsylvania while playing at the Olympic Development Program Northeast Championship tournament. We got to play at the Philadelphia 76ers stadium and I also got a compliment from a college coach who was watching me play. 
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? Probably my father. He supported me playing since I was five, made sure I had everything I need to play, and helped me keep focused on what was most important.
Other personal athletic highlights? Was selected for multiple international select teams (GFL German Tournament, Dutch Soccer Tour, ODP Italy Tour), made the Maryland State Olympic Development team twice, was an East Regional Olympic Development Program Invitee, and invited back to be a soccer camp counselor for the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association Academy. 

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: 1890 National Scholar Scholarship Recipient, Carolyn F. Blakey Honors Program Selected Student, National Brand Dark and Lovely Scholarship Recipient, Freshman Student-Athlete Academic Award for a 4.0 GPA
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Biological Sciences

Family
Daughter of Jason and Adrien Foreman
Brothers and/or sisters: Amor, Precious and Royal Foreman
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports? My aunt, Lauren Foreman, ran track at Salisbury University. My great-grandfather, Clarence Foreman, played baseball in college at Norfolk State University as a catcher. His brother, Alfonso (Al) Foreman, also played football for Norfolk State University. 

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? One thing most people don’t know about me is that I love listening to rock music. 
What is your dream job? Children’s Book Illustrator
Why did you choose Chicago State? I chose Chicago State for the competitive atmosphere, great team spirit, and for a change of scenery.
Do you have a sports hero? My sports hero is Pelé, because he’s one of the greatest soccer players of all time and we both share the same birthday.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Outside of sports, I love painting, sewing, and making things.
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? I brag about my creative skills, like graphic design, sewing, and making clothing.
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? My favorite athlete is Pelé and my favorite team is Real Madrid.
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? When I’m competing, I get in my zone - competitive, creative, and focused on enjoying the game.
What is your favorite food? Peaches
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Probably hot and spicy tofu, with rice, string beans, and a side of Boba tea
What or who motivates you to work hard? My younger self motivates me to keep working hard. When I was younger, all I wanted to do was play soccer, so I try to be someone younger me would be inspired by and proud of. 
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Have fun. You only live life once. 
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Kendrick Lamar, Allen Iverson and Malcom X
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Halfcrazy by Musiq Soulchild
Can you sing? Like, really sing? Not really
Do you play musical instrumentals? I played the trumpet in elementary school.
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? I see myself working in an aquarium, living in the city, and painting pictures for children’s story books.
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? One of the craziest things I’ve ever did was swim with eight-foot long Sand Tiger and Sandbar sharks in a shark tank. 
How many languages do you speak? English and I’m learning American Sign Language