NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State Athletics celebrated the academic accomplishments of 38 student-athletes on Saturday morning at William 'Dick' Price Stadium as they crossed the stage to receive their diplomas during Norfolk State University's commencement ceremony.
The Spartan football program led all teams with 13 graduates, followed by baseball (5), women's track & field (4), softball (4), volleyball (3), women's basketball (2), men's track & field (2), bowling (2), men's basketball (1), and men's tennis (1).
Three student-athletes earned Magna Cum Laude honors, including Jaylen Laudermilk, Toby Willis, and Jazmine Spencer. Five Spartans garnered Summa Cum Laude distinction in LaShauna Burrus, Maya Johnson, Dawson Rivers, Kayla Spencer, and Emma Zieg.
The full list of student-athlete graduates recognized during Saturday's commencement ceremony can be found below in alphabetical order.
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LaShauna Burrus - Summa Cum Laude
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Education - Elementary Education
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Business - Management Information Systems
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| Kahleef Jimmison |
Football |
Business Management |
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| Jaylen Laudermilk - Magna Cum Laude |
Football |
Business Management |
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Education - Special Education
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Keshun Nelson - Cum Laude
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
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Isaiah Stevens - Cum Laude
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Exercise Science - Health, Wellness, & Rehabilitation
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Master of Science in Cyber Security
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Fine Arts and Graphic Design
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McGregor Yarbrough - Cum Laude
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Exercise Science - Health Fitness
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