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Kobie Jarmon

Alumni Profile: Kobie Jarmon '13

Kirby Wiley '10
The passions and professions of our alumni reflect the lasting impact of our school’s Mission statement.
Read on to see how three Ensworth alumni are facing current challenges and opportunities. Kobie Jarmon ‘13 shares her perspective as a Black woman on current events.
I joined Ensworth as one of the new students in my grade for high school. Coming into a new environment where everyone knew each other already, where it was a new learning structure, and where I was one of only five Black girls in my class of 111 students, I was in a whole new world. I like to think I am sort of a chameleon; I can adapt to any situation and make it work in my favor. This comes from always being the only Black girl in many situations throughout my life. I cannot thank my teachers at Ensworth enough for encouraging me, supporting me, and having true confidence in me that I could be great. I’ve always struggled with asking for help, and if it wasn’t for Mrs. McGlasson sitting down with my parents and me to create a plan, I would still be struggling.
 
I graduated in 2013 and have had many years to reflect on my time at Ensworth. I made many lifelong friendships and gained mentors and life advisors as well as a community of people. I learned many life lessons attending Ensworth and I cherish them to this day. I’ve learned to challenge things that do not sit right with me and fight for the best outcome. I’ve learned that regardless of my gender or race, I am extremely valuable in every way.
 
Over the years since I graduated, I have accomplished a lot more than I ever dreamed of. I’ve won eight D1A national collegiate dance championships as a University of Louisville Ladybird. I’ve also won eight dance national championships as a coach. I starred in a reality TV show about my college dance team. And I graduated with two college degrees, a Master of Science in Sports Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
 
This year has been a very interesting time in this world. With some of our greatest heroes dying unexpectedly, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the continued fight against systemic racism and police brutality, a lot has transpired quickly. It’s a challenging time to be a Black woman and a recent graduate right now; the unknown is scary. Turning on the news or checking social media apps and constantly seeing another Person of Color murdered, harassed, or falsely accused at the hands of a White person or police officer is heartbreaking. I believe that my generation and those around it will be the ones to make and create change.
 
I love being a Black woman unapologetically. I’ve never had a problem speaking my mind, standing up for what’s right, and being an advocate for those who need it. Not until I became a dance coach did I realize how much younger girls and boys look up to me. I am a mentor, leader, and friend, and my time at Ensworth has helped mold me into the woman I am today.
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