Alcorn Graduates 31 Student-Athletes during 2019 Fall Commencement
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Alcorn Graduates 31 Student-Athletes during 2019 Fall Commencement

LORMAN, Miss. – Alcorn State University awarded degrees to 31 student-athletes Friday at the 2019 Fall Commencement ceremony inside the Davey L. Whitney Complex.
 
"I am very proud of all the graduating student-athletes. The athletic department is thankful for all they have done for their respective programs and for the amount of work they've put in athletically and academically," said director of athletics Derek Horne. "I know they will represent Alcorn State University with class and dignity in their professional careers."
 
The 31 graduates came from 10 separate sports. Nearly half (15) of the graduates were from the football program, four from baseball, three from men's track & field, two from women's basketball, two from women's track & field and one from women's golf, men's tennis, volleyball, women's tennis and softball.
 
"The academic success of our student-athletes is paramount at Alcorn.  Our goal is to ensure student-athletes receive the tools and experiences during their matriculation that will prepare them for the next 40 years of their lives. We are extremely proud of the continued progression of our graduating student-athletes, achieving both academic and athletic success. The collaborative efforts of our administration, student-athletes, coaches and academic support staff continue to propel our student-athletes to academic success," said assistant vice president for athletic compliance and academic services Cyrus Russ.
 
Fall 2019 Graduates
Austin Atwood (Baseball) – General Studies
Theron Bonds (Football) – Recreation
Deonte Brooks (Football) – General Studies
Bukhari Brown (Baseball) – Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy
Matthew Brown (Football) – Sports Management
Nicholas Brown (Football) – *Masters* Secondary Education, Athletic Administration and Coaching
Darius Davis (Football) – Agribusiness Management
Cornell Gilmore (Football) – Recreation
Shameka Grover (Women's Track & Field) – Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy
Jada Hargrove (Women's Basketball) – Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy
Alexandria Harris (Softball) – *Masters* Secondary Education, Athletic Administration and Coaching
Harold Horton (Men's Track & Field) – Sports Management
Noah Johnson (Football) – General Studies
Darryl Jones (Men's Track & Field) – Agribusiness Management
Aysha Kirkland (Women's Basketball) – Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy
Kevon Marsh (Football) – Sports Management
Ivan Matas (Men's Tennis) – Computer Science
Corey McCullough (Football) – Health and Physical Education
Jordan McGowan (Baseball) – Criminal Justice
Ouname Mhotsha (Women's Golf) – Agricultural Economics
Erick Moon (Football) – University Studies
Javen Morrison (Football) – Sports Management
Isikeli Ongosia (Football) – *Masters* Applied Science and Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
Sarah Pierre (Volleyball) – Criminal Justice
Rachel Shelvy (Women's Track & Field) – Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy
Jadarius Smith (Men's Track & Field) – Mass Communications
Ammaarah Tim (Women's Tennis) – Elementary Education
Norlando Veals (Football) – *Masters* Agriculture Economics
Micah Walker (Baseball) – General Studies
Pablo Williams (Football) – General Studies
Alvin Wilson (Football) – Sports Management
 
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