University of Tennessee Athletics
27 Student-Athletes Take Part in Commencement
December 10, 2021 | Baseball, Football, General, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Rowing, Softball, Track & Field, Soccer, Volleyball
More than two dozen Tennessee student-athletes celebrated their college graduation this week, participating in commencement ceremonies at Thompson-Boling Arena.
In total, 27 Vols and Lady Vols received their diplomas. That includes three student-athletes who earned Master's degrees.
Also among the newest crop of UT student-athlete graduates are four former standout performers who put their degree progress on hold to pursue careers in professionals sports. They recently re-enrolled in the SouthEast Bank Renewing Academic Commitment (RAC) Program to complete their degree requirements. This semester's RAC graduates are track & field national champion hurdler—and 2012 Olympic gold medalist—Aries Merritt (2004-06) along with baseball players Will Maddox (2012-14), A.J. Simcox (2013-15) and Andy Simunic (2007-08).
The list of degree programs completed by this collection of Tennessee grads includes Communication Studies, Finance, Kinesiology, Public Relations, Recreation & Sport Management, Supply Chain Management and other disciplines.
BASEBALL (3)
Will Maddox, Sociology (RAC)
A.J. Simcox, Marketing (RAC)
Andy Simunic, Sociology (RAC)
FOOTBALL (10)
Tanner Antonutti, Recreation & Sport Management
LaTrell Bumphus, Communication Studies
K'Rojhn Calbert, Communication Studies
Princeton Fant, Sociology
Nick Humphrey, Supply Chain Management
Theo Jackson, Communication Studies
Velus Jones Jr., Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications (Master's)
Solon Page III, Recreation & Sport Management
Alontae Taylor, Communication Studies
Cedric Tillman, Communication Studies
MEN'S GOLF (1)
Tyler Johnson, Communication Studies
ROWING (1)
Lindsey Morrissett, Recreation & Sport Management
SOCCER (2)
Wrenne French, Public Relations
Brooke Wilson, Sociology
SOFTBALL (1)
Ashley Rogers, Kinesiology
SWIMMING & DIVING (2)
Benjamin Blevins-Boor, English
Ana Celaya Hernandez, Journalism & Electronic Media
MEN'S TENNIS (1)
Joel Gamerov, Communication & Information (Master's)
TRACK & FIELD (4)
Nayoka Clunis, Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications (Master's)
Georde Goodwyn, Finance
Aries Merritt, Sport Management (RAC)
Jordan West, Kinesiology
VOLLEYBALL (2)
Ava Bell, Political Science
Raquel Perinar, Communication Studies
In total, 27 Vols and Lady Vols received their diplomas. That includes three student-athletes who earned Master's degrees.
Also among the newest crop of UT student-athlete graduates are four former standout performers who put their degree progress on hold to pursue careers in professionals sports. They recently re-enrolled in the SouthEast Bank Renewing Academic Commitment (RAC) Program to complete their degree requirements. This semester's RAC graduates are track & field national champion hurdler—and 2012 Olympic gold medalist—Aries Merritt (2004-06) along with baseball players Will Maddox (2012-14), A.J. Simcox (2013-15) and Andy Simunic (2007-08).
The list of degree programs completed by this collection of Tennessee grads includes Communication Studies, Finance, Kinesiology, Public Relations, Recreation & Sport Management, Supply Chain Management and other disciplines.
BASEBALL (3)
Will Maddox, Sociology (RAC)
A.J. Simcox, Marketing (RAC)
Andy Simunic, Sociology (RAC)
FOOTBALL (10)
Tanner Antonutti, Recreation & Sport Management
LaTrell Bumphus, Communication Studies
K'Rojhn Calbert, Communication Studies
Princeton Fant, Sociology
Nick Humphrey, Supply Chain Management
Theo Jackson, Communication Studies
Velus Jones Jr., Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications (Master's)
Solon Page III, Recreation & Sport Management
Alontae Taylor, Communication Studies
Cedric Tillman, Communication Studies
MEN'S GOLF (1)
Tyler Johnson, Communication Studies
ROWING (1)
Lindsey Morrissett, Recreation & Sport Management
SOCCER (2)
Wrenne French, Public Relations
Brooke Wilson, Sociology
SOFTBALL (1)
Ashley Rogers, Kinesiology
SWIMMING & DIVING (2)
Benjamin Blevins-Boor, English
Ana Celaya Hernandez, Journalism & Electronic Media
MEN'S TENNIS (1)
Joel Gamerov, Communication & Information (Master's)
TRACK & FIELD (4)
Nayoka Clunis, Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications (Master's)
Georde Goodwyn, Finance
Aries Merritt, Sport Management (RAC)
Jordan West, Kinesiology
VOLLEYBALL (2)
Ava Bell, Political Science
Raquel Perinar, Communication Studies
Players Mentioned
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/ Football
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/ Track & Field
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/ Football
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/ Soccer
/ Men's Tennis
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/ Track & Field
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/ Football
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/ Football
/ Men's Golf
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/ Football
/ Rowing
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/ Football
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/ Volleyball
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/ Softball
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/ Football
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/ Football
Throws
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