COMPLETE HONORS DAY PROGRAM

Albany, GA - March 14, 2024 - Albany State University's Department of Athletics proudly recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of its student-athletes at the university's Honors Day. Notably, 78 student-athletes were honored for maintaining a remarkable GPA of 3.5 or higher during the Fall 2023 semester. Additionally, several standout student-athletes received the highest honors within their respective departments or colleges. 

ASU Director of Athletics, Dr. Kristene Kelly, expressed her pride in the student-athletes' accomplishments, stating, "At Albany State, we are committed to #CreatingLegacies both athletically and academically. It's truly inspiring to see our student-athletes excel in their studies while representing our university with distinction." 

Among the honorees, several student-athletes received the department or college's highest honors for their exceptional academic performances. Seth Stargell, Emory Stephens, and Cameron Paul of the baseball team, Abigail Dalebout and Hannah Oliver of the women's soccer team, and Kiyah Pittmon of the women's track and field team were recognized for their outstanding achievements. 

Additionally, the following students received special awards from one of the three Colleges: 

• Abigail Dalebout (women's soccer) was awarded the Dean's Award for the College of Arts and Sciences. 

• Yazmine Latimore (women's soccer) was named the Highest Ranked Senior in Forensic Science. 

• Mykhayla Carroll (women's track & field) earned the title of Highest Ranked Junior in Forensic Science. 

• Morgan Brown (softball) was recognized as the Highest Ranked Junior in Political Science. 

• Gercal Reyes Alvarado (baseball) achieved the distinction of Highest Ranked Junior in Criminal Justice. 

• Logan Marshall (women's track & field) was named the Highest Ranked Sophomore in Early Elementary Education. 

• Chase Karn (baseball) received the title of Highest Ranked Senior in Management. 

• Jordan Ackerman (baseball) was honored as the Highest Ranked Senior in Marketing. 

• Kaleb King (baseball) earned recognition as the Highest Ranked Junior in Supply Chain & Logistics Management. 

• Hannah Oliver (women's soccer) achieved the title of Highest Ranked Sophomore in Health and Human Performance. 

Scot Hemmings, head baseball coach at Albany State, commended the academic accomplishments of his players, stating, "I am proud of our program today and the many awards our players received. We are not only achieving success on the field, but our guys are achieving success in the classroom as well. The ultimate goal when they come to play for us at Albany State is for them to graduate and be a great employee for whatever company that chooses to hire them. Today will make any coach proud to be a part of such a group of fine young men."