<P> Most notable is Jessie's struggle with addiction to over-the - counter caffeine pills, in the episode entitled "Jessie's Song ." Pressure from school and social obligations, and her desire to be accepted into Stanford University, drive Jessie to take caffeine pills in order to stay awake . Eventually she gets hooked on the pills and has a breakdown as Zack comes to her rescue . </P> <P> Another ongoing issue is Jessie's height . She often considers herself too tall, and has therefore developed a bit of an insecurity complex, especially when it comes to shorter boys, and sometimes superficially judges men based on their height . Additionally, she is known as Jessie "Legs" Spano to some . Jessie would later stop judging men based on their height when she begins dating Slater . </P> <P> In an early episode, Jessie reveals that she attended dance camp as a child . As such, she is an experienced dancer . Jessie is also on the swim team . Jessie later joins Kelly and Lisa as cheerleaders (because, according to Jessie, it looks good to colleges). </P> <P> Before graduation, Jessie has her hopes pinned on becoming valedictorian, but ultimately loses out to Screech . However, Screech realizes how important it is to her, and concedes the honor to Jessie . Jessie soon realizes just how much valedictorian meant to Screech and gives it back to him . </P>

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