Highlighting this term's graduates are All Mid-Eastern Athletic
Conference (MEAC) performers Jasmin Donaldson (softball/pictured), Shelley Anthony (football)
and Leon Hunt (track).
FAMU Athletic Director Derek Horne said he was pleased with the
academic accomplishments of the student athletes.
"We expect that the athletes we bring in understand
that they are here for a degree first and to be involved in athletics second.
Our goal is not only to produce successful teams on the field of play, but
successful individuals once their playing days are over. With 64 unique success
stories this academic year, we could not be more proud that we are providing a
nurturing environment for our student-athletes to complete their degrees,"
Horne said.
Simmons challenged the graduating class with the them
"Now What?" "After you've completed this segment of your life,
now what? It's up to you to go back and help somebody else," Simmons said.
he also warned the graduated to guard their social media. "When you apply
for a job, your employer knows you before he ever meets you, by checking your
Twitter feed and Facebook timeline," he added.
Robinson riled up the crowd with a resounding rendition of
the Rattler charge to close out graduation.
The Rattler football team produced five graduates: Saf Ahmad
(Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice), Shelley Anthony (Bachelor's Degree in
Criminal Justice), Joshua Newkirk (Bachelor's Degree in Criminal
Justice/Psychology), Marquiste Ramos (Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice)
and Franklin Carter (Bachelor's Degree in History).
Six sports produced one graduate each: Jasmin Donaldson
(Softball: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice), Jeanette Hulse (Women's Track: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice), Christian Rateree (Women's Basketball: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice), Shepherd Archie, III (Golf:
Bachelor's Degree in Biology), Chelsea Pennick (Volleyball: Bachelor's Degree
in Health Science) and Leon Hunt (Men's Track: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration).