Ole Miss student-athletes celebrate graduation
Watched by thousands of fans each season as they compete for the Rebels, Ole Miss student-athletes are accustomed to being in the spotlight. However, many of these beloved players are being cheered on today by friends and family as they take a very special walk—the walk across the stage to receive their diplomas from the University of Mississippi.
Before ceremonies began, the athletes enjoyed a breakfast at the Academic Student Success Center with families and coaches. They then made their way to the Tad Smith Coliseum for the graduation ceremony, before departing for the ceremonies for their respective academic colleges.
Football
The following Ole Miss football players participated in graduation ceremonies Saturday (with the completion date of their academic studies in parentheses):
Ben Aigamaua (May – Master’s) – Graduate assistant
Billy Busch (May, 2015)
Cliff Coleman (May, 2015)
Andrew Fletcher (May, 2015)
Woodrow Hamilton (May, 2015)
LaKedrick King (May, 2015)
Collins Moore (May, 2015)
Charlie Scott (May, 2015)
Deterrian Shackelford (May – Master’s)
CJ Johnson (August, 2015)
Aaron Morris (August, 2015)
Justin Bell (Dec. 2014)
Lavon Hooks (Dec. 2014)
Carlton Martin (Dec. 2014)
Nick Parker (Dec. 2014)
John Ratliff (Dec. 2014)
Vince Sanders (Dec. 2014)
Three former players also received their degrees Saturday:
Patrick Junen (May, 2015)
Terrence Metcalf (May, 2015)
Cordera Eason (August, 2015)
Men’s Basketball
Three members of the Ole Miss Men’s Basketball team graduated Saturday:
Jarvis Summers
Ladarius White
Aaron Jones
Baseball
Six Ole Miss baseball players graduated Saturday—and then headed to Swayze to prepare for the final game in the series against Mississippi State:
Austin Knight
Scott Weathersby
Christian Trent
Sam Smith
Sikes Orvis
Scott Ashford
Women’s Basketball
Gracie Frizzell
Tia Faleru
Amber Singletary
Danielle McCray
Volleyball
Rachael Weathersby
Cara Fisher
Mapie Bakima
Soccer
Kelly McCormick
Georgia Russell
Jennifer Miller
Softball
Lauren Lindsey
Jamie Morgan
Allison Brown
Marina Parra
Men’s Track
Darryl Brown
James T. Harrison
Jonathan Redding
Malcolm Davis
Phillip Young
Two-time NCAA pole vault champion Sam Kendricks also graduated.
Women’s Track
Jhorden Hunter
Kierra White
Shannon Spence
Shari Russell
Men’s Golf
Joe Lewis
Blake Morris
Women’s Golf
Taelor Rubin
Tennis
Five Ole Miss tennis athletes will graduate. The university will have a special graduation ceremony on Monday, May 11, for those players who are currently competing in the NCAA Championships this weekend.
Women’s Tennis
Julia Jones
Erin Stephens
Iris Verboven
Men’s Tennis
Nik Scholtz
Johan Backstrom
Congratulations to all these Ole Miss Rebels who have represented their university so well, both on and off the court. Good luck in all your future endeavors and know your Rebel family is proud of you. Hotty Toddy!
(Photos and featured graphic courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics.)
