Boise State Athletics Determined to Honor Spring 2020 Graduates

Boise State Athletics Determined to Honor Spring 2020 Graduates

5/4/2020 11:12:00 AM | Baseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Beach Volleyball, Women's Golf, Women's Gymnastics, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cross Country, Track & Field, Bronco Athletic Association

2020 Student-Athlete Graduation Program

BOISE, Idaho – Commencement ceremonies across the world will look a little different this spring, but that will not stop Boise State Athletics from celebrating its 52 current and former student-athletes who are earning degrees this week. The graduating class achieved a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average over their academic careers. All 20 Bronco programs are represented among this semester's graduating class.

"I am so proud of our graduating student-athletes for accomplishing the ultimate goal," said Executive Director of Athletics Curt Apsey. "Because of their hard work and commitment, they are going to walk away from Boise State with a quality degree that will guide them in their next phase of life. I want to commend our staff for finding creative ways to celebrate all of our deserving graduates amid our current circumstances."

Boise State's student-athlete development staff worked to secure caps and gowns for every student-athlete and mailed the regalia to graduates around the globe, including the customary student-athlete stoles. The stoles are traditionally provided at the annual student-athlete graduation banquet, held the week of commencement. Printed programs typically made available at the banquet are in production and will be sent to each member of the graduating class.

This year's banquet cannot be held in person, but a condensed program will be aired using Facebook Live (Facebook.com/BoiseStateBroncos) at 11 a.m. MT on Friday, May 8, including the announcement of the annual graduation awards. All graduates and their friends and family are encouraged to tune in for remarks from coaches and staff, as well as the graduating student-athletes themselves. Members of the Boise State Athletic Department will be among the Facebook audience, interacting with and offering congratulations to the graduates and their guests.

The virtual banquet and award winners will be posted on the Boise State Athletics social media platforms Friday, for those who cannot view the live stream.

Boise State announced last month that it will hold a virtual commencement Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. MT, in place of the traditional ceremony. Numerous Boise State colleges, clubs and campus organizations will host their own graduation celebrations in the coming days. All graduates who planned to walk in the spring commencement ceremony are invited to attend a special traditional commencement ceremony in December, as well.

Below is a list of all 52 Boise State student-athletes earning a degree this week. Follow the Broncos on social media this week for more on each of the graduates.

Boise State Student-Athletes Graduating Spring 2020
Name                                Sport                        Degree
Cory Meyer                       Baseball                    B.S., Psychology
Cameron Sommer             Baseball                    B.A., Communication
Michael Hicks                    Baseball                    B.A., Communication
Jensen Allen                      Beach Volleyball        B.S., Psychology
Kenna Hanses                   Beach Volleyball        B.S., Health Studies
Sonatane Lui                     Football                     B.S., Political Science
Akilian Butler                     Football                     B.A., Communication
DeAndre Pierce                 Football                     B.A., Communication
Avery Williams                  Football                     B.B.A., Economics
Jordan Happle                   Football                     B.S., Criminal Justice
Jabari Watson                   Football                     B.S., Criminal Justice
Nick Crabtree                    Football                     B.A., Communication
Courtney McGregor           Gymnastics               B.S., Health Studies
Isabella Amado                  Gymnastics               B.S., Health Studies
Justinian Jessup                Men's Basketball        B.A., Media Arts
Derrick Marks                    Men's Basketball        B.A., Multidisciplinary Studies
Mason Schulze                  Men's Golf                 B.B.A., Finance
Maximilien Blancaneaux     Men's Tennis             B.S., Social Science
Ryland McDermott             Men's Tennis             B.S., Pre-Medical Studies
McKenna Kynett                Soccer                      B.A., Communication
Kristina Serres                   Soccer                      B.S., Health Studies
Emily Curry                       Soccer                      B.S., Health Studies
Mikayla Schachtell             Soccer                      B.S., Health Studies
Lillie French                 Soccer                      B.I.S., Interdisciplinary Studies
Raven Sweeney                Soccer                      B.S., Sociology
Raimee Sherle                   Soccer                      B.S., Health Studies
Melissa Symmes               Soccer                      B.A., Environmental Studies
Veronica Lynch                  Softball                      B.B.A., Business Administration
Karlee Johnson                 Softball                      B.A., Environmental Studies
Bradie Fillmore                  Softball                      B.S., Sociology
Kelsey Broadus                 Softball                      B.B.A., Marketing
Jessica McKay                  Softball                      B.A., Sociology
Emmie Jennings                Swimming & Diving    B.S., Biology
Robin Pinger                     Swimming & Diving    B.F.A., Graphic Design
Alyssa Schultz                       Swimming & Diving    B.B.A., Human Resource Management
Jamie Nats                        Swimming & Diving    B.S., Health Studies
Georgia Zacest                  Swimming & Diving    B.A., English Literature and History
Ally Kleinsorgen                 Swimming & Diving    B.A., Dual Elementary & Special Education
Emily DeMarco                  Track & Field             B.S., Psychology
Clare O'Brien Track & Field B.A., Environmental Studies
Emily Stiles                       Track & Field             B.S., Kinesiology
Baylee Dodd                      Track & Field             B.A., Sociology
Kendra Noneman               Track & Field             B.S., Materials Science and Engineering
Miler Haller                        Track & Field             B.S., International Business
Janell Walley                     Volleyball                   B.S., Health Studies
Cassedi Simon                  Volleyball                   B.B.A., Business Administration
Riley Lupfer                       Women's Basketball   B.S., Social Science
Mallory McGwire                Women's Basketball   B.S., Sociology
Ellie Woerner                     Women's Basketball   B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Ivane Helias                      Women's Golf            B.S., Psychology
Valentine Lacaze               Women's Golf            B.S., Political Science
Lilian Poling                       Women's Tennis        B.S., Social Science