ECU graduates 21 student-athletes during fall commencement

by | Dec 13, 2024

By ECUPirates.com

Twenty-one (21) current and former East Carolina University student-athletes have completed requirements for and will receive their degrees during the 116th fall commencement ceremonies Friday.

Hampton Ergle (football), Alex Harper (football) and Omar Rogers (football) are the lone members of the group to receive a postgraduate degree this fall. Eight of the 21 student-athletes earned an undergraduate degree in communications, with football leading the way with 11 graduates, followed by soccer (four), baseball (three) and volleyball (three).

Baseball (3)
Joey Berini – Construction Management
Josh Grosz – Communication
Chris Kahler – Communication

Football (11)
Hampton Ergle – Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Alex Harper – MA Communication
Noah Holmes – Leadership in Organizations (Certificate)
D’Anta Johnson – Communication
Devon King – University Studies
Elijah Morris – University Studies
Jhari Patterson – Communication
Shavon Revel Jr. – Communication
Jasiyah Robinson – University Studies
Omar Rogers – Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Suirad Ware – University Studies

Soccer (4)
Annabelle Abbott – Communication
Sierra Lowery – Public Health Foundations & Practices Certification
Holly Schlagel – Nursing
Sydney Schnell – Communication

Volleyball (3)
Kenzie Beckham – Business Management
Izzy Marinelli – Communication
Merritt Woodson – Biology

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