COLUMBUS - Thirty-three current or former Columbus State University student-athletes received their degrees during the institution's commencement ceremonies to recognize the graduating class of 2021.

"The discipline and focus necessary to achieve at a high level, both athletically and academically, is directly reflected through our graduating student-athletes," commented Director of Athletics Todd Reeser. "With great pride, we congratulate each of them on the achievement of the ultimate victory: graduation!"

In all, Columbus State honored over 950 students in the 2021 spring graduating class.

The Columbus State Spring Commencement is a celebration recognizing the culmination of years of work by students and faculty. It represents a time of pride for CSU's faculty and staff, as well as for students and their families.

Baseball (6)
Robert Brooks - Management
Tyler Cadenhead - Kinesiology
Miles Dutton - Sociology 
Andrew Hayes - Management 
Jalen Latta - Health Science 
John Pardue - Business

Cheer (2)
Kathryn Quinn - Sociology
Valandria Burke - Elementary Education

Dance (1)
Ashlyn Shoup - Kinesiology

Men's Cross Country/Track & Field (7)
Charles Asouzu - Biology
Tristan Breen - ASCC Core Curriculum
Clarence Caldwell - Criminal Justice  
Dalton Crosby - Management
Brian Pickens - Communication
John Scarborough - Biology
Kenrick Williams - Computer Science, Cyber Security track

Men's Tennis (1)
Alvaro Regalado - Management

Softball (1)
Riley Patton - Kinesiology

Women's Basketball (2)
Chrisalyn Boston - General Business
Valeria Merlos - Psychology

Women's Golf (2)
Victoria Libaak - General Business
Monica Ruiz Pavon - Marketing 

Women's Soccer (8)
Parker Morgan - General Business
Madeline Goodfellow - Management
Georgia Bostic - Biology
Kimmy May - Biology
Madison Peterson - Kinesiology
Annie Mayo - Nursing
Caitlyn Peterson - Nursing
Alexis Harpel - Communication

Women's Tennis (2)
Candice Paya - Nursing
Luise Sachs - Psychology

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field (1)
Semia Houston