Saturday, May 30, 2015
Friday, May 29, 2015
71 Student-Athletes, Cheerleaders and Staff Graduate during the 2014-15 Academic Year
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Seventy-one current and former student-athletes and cheerleaders were among Bowie State University graduates who received degrees during the 2014-15 academic year. Forty-one of those mentioned were awarded degrees during the 2015 Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 23rd at the University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center, while the other 30 earned degrees during the 2014 Winter Commencement.
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings delivered the commencement address to the graduates. Cummings (D-Md.) challenged nearly 700 Bowie State University graduates urging them to avoid becoming satisfied with earning a degree and getting a good job, but to also consider the “plight of our people” as they pursue their career paths. “I was the one who was put in special ed as a child, to be there for six years, to be thrown away. I’m the one. I’m the one who they said would never be able to read or write. I’m the one. I’m the one who they said would never go to college ... We cannot throw any of our children away.”
“There is no greater event in the collegiate environment than commencement. Having attended my first Bowie State University commencement I was profoundly impressed by the strong sense of spirit and accomplishment that filled the arena. Our featured speaker, the Honorable Elijah Cummings, rendered a rousing and passionate message that resonated with a strong sense of purpose with the audience, especially the graduates. I am extremely proud of the 64 student-athletes, cheerleaders, managers and student trainer that completed their degrees and walked proudly across the stage to accept their degrees. As Congressman Cummings stated ‘you started something and you finished’. You finished Bulldog strong. Good luck and continued success in all of your futures endeavors”, said Athletic Director Clyde Doughty, Jr.
Latin Honors
SUMMA CUM LAUDE (3.85 – 4.00) - Cassandra Clayborne, Haley Flint
MAGNA CUM LAUDE (3.65 – 3.84) - Channae Manning, Paige McIntosh
CUM LAUDE (3.50 – 3.64) – Iyabode Sodipo
Current Student-Athletes
Daniel Ballah – B.S. Biology – Men’s Cross Country / Track and Field Track
Ambrianna Bankston – B.S. – Elementary Education – Women’s Bowling
Alisha Burley – B.S. Psychology – Women’s Basketball
Cassandra Clayborne – B.S. Biology - Softball
Crishonda Coffey – B.S. Criminal Justice – Women’s Cross Country / Track and Field
Nigel Cross – B.S. Criminal Justice – Football (December 2014)
Haley Flint – B.S. Business Administration – Softball (December 2014)
Khari Lee – B.S. Business Administration – Football (December 2014)
Shayla Lightfoot – B.S. Sports Management – Women’s Bowling
Channae Manning – B.S. Early Childhood Education / Special Education – Women’s Tennis
Jasmine McIntosh – B.S. Communications – Women’s Basketball
Paige McIntosh – B.S. Communications – Volleyball and Softball
Donia Naylor – B.S. Communications – Women’s Basketball / Track and Field
Keira Phipps – B.S. Communications – Women’s Basketball
Phillip Quarrie – B.S. Sociology – Football (December 2014)
Paxton Queen – B.S. Business Administration – Football (December 2014)
Eric Walters – B.S. Communications (December 2014)
Kayla Watson – B.S. Criminal Justice – Women’s Cross Country / Track and Field
Former Student-Athletes
Jynnea Campbell – B.S. Business Administration – Track and Field
Ernest Cooper - B.S. Criminal Justice - Men's Track and Field (December 2014)
Mario Diaz-Aviles – B.S. Elementary Education - Football
Omar Fahnbulleh – B.S. Business Administration – Football (December 2014)
Brelyn Finley – B.S. Sociology – Women's Volleyball / Women's Track and Field (December 2014)
Joseph Flood – B.S. Criminal Justice – Track and Field
Alessandra Flores – B.S. Business Administration – Women’s Basketball
Michael Gagne – B.S. Mathematics - Football
Ray Gatling – B.S. Communications – Men’s Basketball
Anthony Gary – B.S. Business Administration – Football (December 2014)
Moriah Goodman – B.S. Computer Technology – Women’s Basketball
Andrew Hairston – B.S. Criminal Justice – Men's Track and Field (December 2014)
Jonathan Harper – B.S. Biology – Cross Country / Track and Field
Juanzel Harris – B.S. Theater Arts - Football
Cordell Hawkins – B.S. Psychology – Football (December 2014)
Jasmine Jacobs – B.S. Psychology – Women's Basketball (Summer 2014 Completion)
Kyle Jackson – B.S. Sports Management - Football / Men's Track and Field (December 2014)
Jeffery Jean-Baptiste – B.S. History and Government – Football (December 2014)
Channing Johnson – B.S. Visual Communication Digital and Media Arts
Kammera Johnson – B.S. Communications – Women’s Basketball (December 2014)
Urijah Johnson – B.S. Sociology – Football (December 2014)
Jared Johnston – B.S. Criminal Justice – Football (December 2014)
Anthony Kees – B.S. Communications - Football
Oladimeji Layeni – B.S. Business Administration – Football (December 2014)
Freeman McGaw – B.S. Communications – Track and Field
Prince Onuoha – B.S. Business Administration – Football (December 2014)
Brandy Peat – B.S. Business Administration – Track and Field
Vernesse A. Quickley – B.S. Criminal Justice – Cross Country / Track and Field
Kendall Reynolds – B.S. Psychology – Women's Cross Country / Track and Field (December 2014)
Dana Smothers – B.S. History and Government – Men's Cross Country / Track and Field (Summer 2014 Completion)
Iyabode Sodipo – B.S. Criminal Justice – Women's Tennis (December 2014)
Jasmine Street - B.S. Business Administration - Women's Track and Field (December 2014)
Akinola Vaughan – B.S. Biology – Men's Track and Field (December 2014)
Kiara Washington – B.S. Sports Management – Softball (December 2014)
Delante White – B.S. Sociology – Football (December 2014)
Brittany Williams – B.S. Biology – Cross Country / Track and Field
Bryan Williams – B.S. – Biology – Cross Country / Track and Field
Julian Williams – B.S. Business Administration – Men's Basketball (December 2014)
Cheerleading
Marecya Burton – B.S. History and Government
Ramzeh Deen-Sie – B.S. Criminal Justice
Monet Delaney – B.S. Psychology
Joseph Flood – B.S. – Criminal Justice
Aleisha Gillison – B.S. Biology
Angel Key – B.S. Criminal Justice
Sharish Matthews – B.S. Communications
Kennisha Nelson – B.S. Child and Adolescent Studies
Talaya Payne – B.S. Nursing
Victoria Reaves – B.S. Sociology
Tyriq Simmons – B.S. Psychology
Shaunice Yearwood – B.S. Computer Science (December 2014)
Managers
Iesha Lee – B.S. Sports Management – Football (December 2014)
Jasmine Smith – B.S. Communications - Football
Student Trainers
Jakaya Wilson – B.S. Biology
Bethesda Big Train Players In Pro Ball
Big Train Players in Pro Ball: 5/29/2015
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| Mike Costanzo (BT 2003) leads the Camden Riversharks in HR & RBI (photo credit Matt Leon/KYW) |
Thank you to Bill Hickman for compiling and updating this information.
Martin Agosta, RHP (BT 2011) San Jose Giants (California Lg. - Hi A) 1-2, 4.35 ERA in 12 games.
Cody Allen, RHP (BT 2008 & 2010) Cleveland Indians (American League - MLB) 0-2, 9 saves, 6.16 ERA in 20 games. After tough start to season, his ERA has been 3.00 over last 15 games, and 2.57 over last 7. Serves as the team's closer.
Matt Bowman, RHP (BT 2010-11-12) Las Vegas 51's (PCL - AAA) 2-5, 6.98 ERA in 8 games.
Mike Costanzo, 3B (BT 2003) Camden Riversharks (Atlantic Lg. - IND) .245, 26 hits, 7 HR, 21 RBI in
29 games. Leads team in HR and RBI.
Ryan Doran, RHP (BT 2012) Visalia Rawhide (California Lg. - Hi A) 3-1, 3.55 ERA in 12 games.
Brian Dozier, 2B (BT 2006) Minnesota Twins (American Lg. - MLB) .247, 44 hits, 9 HR, 24 RBI in 45 games. Leads major league second basemen in HR.
Chris Duffy, 1B (BT 2007) Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (American Association - IND) .241, 7 hits, 3
RBI in 7 games.
Nate Fury, RHP (BT 2010) Lakeland Flying Tigers (Florida State Lg. - Hi A) 0-0, 10.80 ERA in 3 games.
Ryan Garton, RHP (BT 2011) Montgomery Biscuits (Southern Lg. - AA) 0-0, 5.87 ERA in 7 games.
Ben Griset, LHP (BT 2012) Savannah Sand Gnats (South Atlantic Lg. - Lo A) 0-0, 2.70 ERA in 5 games.
T. J. Hose, RHP (BT 2004) Camden Riversharks (Atlantic Lg. - IND) On disabled list. No record yet.
Matt Long, OF (BT 2006) Colorado Springs SkySox (Pacific Coast Lg. - AAA) .268, 45 hits, 2 HR, 22 RBI in 43 games.
Joe Mantiply, LHP (BT 2010) Erie SeaWolves (Eastern Lg. - AA) 1-1, 3.12 ERA in 12 games.
Michael McKenry, C (BT 2004) Colorado Rockies (NL - MLB) .256, 11 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI in 21 games.
Brennan Middleton, SS (BT 2010-12) Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic Lg. - Lo A) .208, 15 hits, 12 RBI in 21 games.
Mitch Morales, SS/2B (BT 2012) Tri-City Dust Devils (Northwest Lg. - ss-A) Season begins June 18.
Mason Morioka, C (BT 2009-10-11) Rockford Aviators (Frontier Lg. - IND) .100, 1 hit in 4 games.
Jimmy Reed, LHP (BT 2010) Palm Beach Cardinals (Florida State Lg. - Hi A) 2-2, 2.47 ERA in 7 games.
Hunter Renfroe, OF (BT 2011-12) San Antonio Missions (Texas Lg. - AA) .232, 36 hits, 2 HR, 16 RBI in 41 games.
David Wayne Russo, LHP (BT 2010-12) Rockford Aviators (Frontier Lg. - IND) 0-0, 3.00 in 3 games.
Kelly Secrest, LHP (BT 2011-12) St. Lucie Mets (Fla. State Lg. - Hi A) 3-1, 3.94 ERA in 12 games.
Danny Stienstra, 1B (BT 2008-09-10) Amarillo Thunderheads (American Association - IND) .222, 2 hits, 2 RBI in 3 games.
Justin Wright, LHP (BT 2008) Memphis Redbirds (PCL - AAA) 0-0, 3.60 ERA in 4 games; after starting season with Springfield Cardinals (Texas Lg.- AA) 1-1, 2.92 ERA in 12 games.
(Bowie State U) Khari Lee Living the NFL Experience
The dream fulfilled continues for former Bowie State University Bulldog Tight End, Khari Lee. Following a Pro Day that brought multiple NFL Scouts to Bulldogs Stadium and several personal try-outs at team NFL team practice facilities, Lee followed in the footsteps of former Bulldogs Defensive End Delano Johnson and signed a Free Agent Contract with the Houston Texans on May 8, 2015.
When asked what his initial reaction was when he got the call from the Texans, Lee said, "I was very excited once I got the call. All the hard work I had put in over the years got me to that point. It was surreal! The Texans were actually the first team to come to school and work me out." He then added, "I'm not really sure what the coaches have in store for the tight end position this year; I'm just excited to go out there, give it my all and compete. The Medal of Honor Bowl and East-West Shriner Game were great for exposure during my pre-draft process but now that I have an opportunity, I have to make the most of it."
Since joining the Texans, Lee has spoken with Johnson who was on the Texans roster from May 2012 to August 2013. Having moved on to the Toronto Argonauts, Johnson still had sage advice for the Rookie. "He urged me to pray every night and earn my spot every day. In January, Bill O’Brien was named the new Head Coach and John Perry was named Tight Ends Coach. We asked Lee what strengths he brought to the table as a Rookie with a fresh coaching staff and going up against the likes of J.J. Watt and Vince Wilfork in practice every day? "My versatility is what separates me from a lot of people. Whether it is my route running or run blocking, I think I do a lot of things well and it’s a great opportunity to come out and compete against some of the best in the NFL. "
A walk-on student-athlete turned All-American and now college graduate turned professional football player. When asked to recall his most vivid Bowie State Bulldogs memories, Lee said, "My most vivid memory would have to be warming up on game day and hearing that band march down the hill. The atmosphere of it all makes HBCU football one of a kind. Like those before him, Lee will most certainly take Bulldog Pride with him. "The article of clothing I'd wear every game if I could would probably be a Bowie State dry fit workout shirt." Lee ended with these words for his follow Bulldogs he knows will one day follow him, Delano Johnson, Douglas McNeil, III and Isaac Redman; all NFL players. "Find your why and never stop grinding. If you want something, go get it. Don't listen to the critics or fans just go out and use your God given talent with 100% effort." No better words have been spoken. Well done, Bulldog…well done.
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