18 LION STUDENT-ATHLETES PARTICIPATE IN FALL COMMENCEMENT

COMMERCE, Texas -- 18 A&M-Commerce student-athletes reached the pinnacle of their educational career Saturday, earning their degrees during the Texas A&M University-Commerce fall commencement activities.

"This is the day that we truly look forward to in the lives of our student-athletes," said Athletic Director Carlton Cooper. "We enjoy celebrating the victories of these student-athletes on the playing fields, but today is the true victory of earning your collegiate degree. We are incredibly proud of all our 2011 graduates."

Seven of A&M-Commerce's 11 intercollegiate athletic teams were represented during the commencement exercises, including three A&M-Commerce athletic trainers.

2011 Fall Graduates
Danielle Amos • Athletic Trainer
Esteban Arriola • Men's Basketball
Adorian Arthur • Football
Felicia Benavides • Athletic Trainer
Cody Bolton • Track and Field
Michael Cleveland • Football
Kate Donovan • Cross Country/Track and Field
Sarah Duran • Women's Basketball
William Green • Football
La'Shara Jefferson • Track and Field
Jordan McCarty • Soccer
Megan Monroe • Soccer
Heather Rigal • Athletic Trainer
Taylor Smith • Track and Field
Chez Thomas • Football
Cairo Thornton • Track and Field
Jacoby Veals • Football
Juan Velasco • Football