ASU SAAC honors student-athletes in ceremony

ASU SAAC honors student-athletes in ceremony

The Albany State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Student-Athlete Affairs hosted its' 3^rd ASU Student-Athlete Honors Ceremony on April 23rd. The program was geared to celebrate the spring graduation of former and current ASU athletes and the service efforts of the SAAC representatives.

“ASU SAAC and Student-Athlete Affairs believes in celebrating our student-athletes when they have accomplished great feats,” said Stan McCormick, SAAC advisor. “In addition, it’s always an exciting moment when our student-athletes receive their degrees.”

The ASU SAAC presented the 18 graduating student-athletes with commemorative pins for their accomplishments. The student-athletes represented nine of 11 sports and cheerleading.

The ASU SAAC also honored 11 seniors who served their final year in the organization. Those honorees included SAAC President Vanessa Jones, Vice-President Reanah Kellogg, Treasurer Nehemyah Price, Parliamentarian Ebony Stone, Male Representative Janell Jones, and sport representatives Danielle Colson, Shelby Gale, Sherinna Lewis, Adrienne Morris, Corbin Williams and HPER representative Dallas Neloms. Vanessa Jones, Kellogg, Price, Stone, Lewis, Morris and Williams were also presented the SAAC Emeritus Award for their three years of service in the organization.

“These student-athletes played a vital part in our SAAC organization during their tenure,” McCormick said. “They have served the students of Albany State and the community well. We are sad to see them go, but we are excited about the new opportunities that await them.”

The program was also highlighted by the induction of six new student-athletes into the Eta Chapter of the Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society. The honor society recognizes student-athletes who have achieved junior status and a 3.4 grade point average. Inducted by SAAC President and charter member Vanessa Jones, the new members include Kedeemya Cooper, women basketball; Achiaa Davis, cheerleading; Devante Hines, football; Jakkay Hayes-Myricks, cheerleading; Tawana Lewis, cheerleading; and Elontavius White, men’s track & field.

Awards were also presented to the freshmen student-athletes who served in newly-created L.E.A.D. (Leadership Experiences and Development) Academy. Those athletes included Cedric Ashe, football; Keveena Jackson, women’s volleyball; Artisha Holston, women’s basketball; Aaron Hughes, men’s basketball; Anthony Hart, baseball; Ambrionna Atkism, women’s softball; Morgane Rainwater, women’s track & field; Jared Jordan, men’s track & field; and Subrica Redding, cheerleading.

ASU Athletics Director Dr. Richard H. Williams hopes that the SAH program will continue to be a huge tradition for the department.

“This program was a huge success,” Dr. Williams said. “It’s a great thing to see teammates, families and friends attend to show their support in celebrating these student-athletes. Coach McCormick and Student-Athlete Affairs are to be commended for their outstanding efforts in producing this event.”

Name                                    Sport                                                  Major
Gilberto Amarante                Baseball                                              Health, PE & Recreation
Marcus Benitez                     Men’s Basketball                               Health, PE & Recreation
Danielle Colson                    Women’s Basketball                           Health & Physical Education
Kareem Hayes                      Baseball                                              Health, PE & Recreation
Chavius Jackson                   Football                                              Criminal Justice
Demetrius Jones                   Men’s Basketball                                Business Management
Janell Jones                           Football                                              Health, PE & Recreation
Vanessa Jones                       Women’s Softball                               Criminal Justice
Sherinna Lewis                     Women’s Track & Field                     Middle Grades Education
Tawana Lewis                       Cheerleading                                      Business Management
Joshua McMullen                 Football                                               Business Management
Troy Morgan                         Football                                              Health, PE & Recreation
John Nesbitt                          Baseball                                              Health, PE & Recreation
Nehemyah Price                    Men’s Track & Field                          Mass Communication
Cessel Taylor                         Football                                              Middle Grade Education
Shandria Usher                     Women’s Softball                               Health, PE & Recreation
Donald Williams, Jr.             Men’s Track & Field                          Health, PE & Recreation
Chanel Wilson                      Women’s Volleyball                           Health, PE & Recreation

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