Zach Lowe Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Strategic Initiatives (Sport Administrator: Soccer, Lacrosse) | LinkedIn
Zach Lowe Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Strategic Initiatives (Sport Administrator: Soccer, Lacrosse) | LinkedIn
Twenty-two student-athletes from Central Michigan University were recognized during a graduation ceremony organized by the athletics department. The event took place on Sunday morning in the Chippewa Champions Center Atrium.
"This will always be home, we will always be here for you, and we are so happy that you are a part of this community forever," stated Amy Folan, Zyzelewski Family Vice President/Director of Athletics, addressing the graduates and their families.
The student-athletes are set to receive their diplomas next week at the university's graduation ceremony in McGuirk Arena. During Sunday's event, they were each given a gold stole to wear with their cap and gown at the upcoming ceremony.
Central Michigan's new President Neil MacKinnon attended the celebration, presented stoles to the student-athletes, and spoke to those gathered. Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Kelly Murphy and Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Women's Administrator Tangela Cheatham also addressed attendees.
The December graduates represent various sports and academic disciplines:
Spencer Verburg (Baseball) - General Management
Marcus Badgett (Football) - Community Development: Concentration in Community Services
Vashon Bailey (Football) - Sport Management
Lawai'a Brown (Football) - Entrepreneurship
Malik Denkins (Football) - Community Development: Concentration in Community Services
Tristan Mattson (Football) - Community Development: Concentration in Community Services
Dominic Serapiglia III (Football) - Master of Business Administration
Jason Williams (Football) - General Business: Applied Business Communication
Avery Wagnon (Lacrosse) - Mechanical Engineering
Jaelyn Dobrowolski (Soccer) - Biology
Allison LaPoint (Soccer) - Exercise Science
Jenna Little (Soccer) - General Management
Rachel Logue (Soccer) - Sociology
Cece Mernatti (Soccer) - Exercise Science
Claudia Muessig (Soccer) - Master of Business Administration
Myla Stewart (Soccer) - Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
Libby Van Wagnen (Soccer) - Biology
Emma Dukate (Volleyball) - Fashion Design Merchandise
Payton Sabourin (Track & Field) - Masters in General Administration
Sarah Griffin (Track & Field) – Sport Management
Jelena Prescott (WXC/T&F)- Finance
Cambrie Smith(Track & Field)- Teaching Grades PK-6
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