By Simran Dave, SDA Communications Student Assistant
For many Arizona State seniors, the beginning of the fall semester signifies the last few months of their Sun Devil journey before they earn their degrees. However, not all students' time at ASU ends once their academic goals have been reached. A number of Sun Devil student-athletes will be competing for their respective team this year as graduates who have already earned their degrees. Below is the full list of student-athletes who have graduated and are included on this year's rosters.
CLAYTON ALBERTSON, MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD CROSS COUNTRY, BS EXERCISE AND WELLNESS, 2015
C.J. graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2015. In both 2014 and 2015, he received Pac-12 All-Academic first team honors with his 4.0 GPA. C.J. married fellow ASU track and field teammate, Chelsey Totten, in June 2016. He is originally from Clovis, Calif.
BIANCA ARELLANO, VOLLEYBALL & BEACH VOLLEYBALL, BS KINESIOLOGY, 2016
Bianca started and played in all 32 matches throughout the 2015 Sun Devil volleyball campaign. She has 3,184 career assists, good for a top five all-time finish. Bianca led the team in assists in 2015, with 668. In 2014, she was a Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention Honoree. Bianca is from Phoenix, AZ and attended Xavier College Prep.
Tweet #6000 goes out to #1 @biancatonk getting her kinesiology degree! Glad you became a Sun Devil. Keep killin it B pic.twitter.com/j3QENhAK0M
— nick (@tronnnick) May 10, 2016
EDMOND BOATENG, FOOTBALL, BA ART (ART STUDIES), 2016
Edmond joined ASU in 2014 as a redshirt sophomore, and had a career-high five tackles and a sack against Washington (10/25) that season. He is competing for playing time on the defensive line this year. Edmond is from Fairfax, VA.
This guy done did it ! #ASUgrad thanks for all the good wishes and "congratulations" ?? #sundevilpride pic.twitter.com/A8IkWDfpSO
— .Edmond Boateng (@KweThaArtist) May 12, 2016
ALYSSA CORNELL, WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD, BA HISTORY WITH GERMAN MINOR, 2016
Alyssa graduated with Cum Laude honors last spring. She competed in the javelin throw at the Pac-12 Championships in 2015 and achieved a personal best of 40.86m at the 36th Sun Angel Classic, ranking ninth in school history. Alyssa is from Livingston, Mont.
THIBAUT CAPITAINE, MEN'S SWIMMING, BS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 2016
Thibaut spent the 2015-2016 season grayshirting while he trained for the 2016 Rio Olympics. The previous season, he placed first in the 100m breaststroke in 4 of 7 dual events,, including first at the Art Adamson Invitational. Thibaut was a member of the silver-medal French 400m medley team at the 2010 Youth European Championship and was a silver medalist at the Junior French National Championship in the 100m and 200m breaststroke. He is regarded as a national success in his home country, France.
Done with my undergrad! ?? ??
— Thibaut Capitaine (@T_capitaine) May 3, 2016
AMY DARLINGTON, TRIATHLON, B.S. MARKETING, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, 2016
Amy joined the Sun Devils after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania. A school record holder in the 3k steeplechase, she was the captain of Penn's cross country and track programs in both 2014 and 2015. Amy also qualified for NCAA Outdoor Regionals with her record-setting steeplechase time of 10:28.16 this past season. She is from Bethlehem, Penn.
BRYSON ECHOLS, FOOTBALL, B.S. ADVERTISING, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, 2016
Bryson is a graduate transfer from the University of Texas, and is playing for Sun Devil Football in his fifth and final season this fall. A cornerback, Bryson played for the Longhorns for four years. In 2013, as a redshirt freshman, Bryson was a member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll. Echols is from DeSoto, Tex.
BLAKE ELLIOT, MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD, BS PSYCHOLOGY AND BS ANTHROPOLOGY, 2016
Blake achieved a personal best in the 600m at the Puma Indoor in 2016, with a time of 1:22.42, good for second place. He was named to the 2014 Pac-12 All-Academic first team and owns a 3.72 GPA. A hometown product from Chandler, Ariz., Blake has a twin brother, Kyle, who also competes for the Arizona State track and field team.
KYLE ELLIOTT, MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD, BS BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (GENETICS, CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY), 2016
In 2014, Kyle finished second in the 800m at the Lumberjack Challenge with a career best 1:52.83, and won the 2013 Mountain T's Open and Invite 4x4 the previous season. Kyle was an All-Academic honorable mention in 2014. His twin brother, Blake Elliott, also competes for the Arizona State track and field team. Kyle is from Chandler, Ariz.
WHITNEY FOLLETTE, VOLLEYBALL & BEACH VOLLEYBALL, BA DESIGN STUDIES (DESIGN MANAGEMENT), 2016
Whitney competed in her final season with Sun Devil Volleyball in 2015 and garnered multiple accolades. She was named a 2015 AVCA All-American Honorable Mention, a 2015 Pac-12 All-Conference Honorable Mention and received 2015 Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention. Whitney concluded her Sun Devil Volleyball career with 364 block assists, ranking 2nd all-time in school history, and 448 career total blocks, ranking 3rd on Arizona State's All-Time list. She is only the fourth Sun Devil to record 400 or more career blocks. The senior from St. Albert, Canada will compete on the 2017 Beach Volleyball team this spring.
I'm graduating tomorrow ??
— Whitney Follette (@whitneyfollette) May 11, 2016
FRED GAMMAGE, FOOTBALL, BS EXERCISE AND WELLNESS (EXERCISE AND WELLNESS), 2016
Fred entered the 2014 football season as a walk on, and started four games after earning a scholarship. As a redshirt sophomore that season, he played in every game and had 16 receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown. Fred is from Phoenix, Ariz., and attended Brophy Prep.
EVAN GOODMAN, FOOTBALL, INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY), 2016Keylah wanted to play with her cousins tassel! But congrats @GoldenBoy89_ ???? pic.twitter.com/6VHFtZ0cAk
— swaaylaaa (@swaylabayla) May 14, 2016
Evan represents the only returning starter from the 2015 Sun Devil offensive line and brings a wealth of experience with him this season. Last season, as a redshirt junior, he started 11 games at left tackle for ASU. Evan is originally from Lakeland, Fla.
SARA HATTIS, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, PHYSICAL CULTURE & SPORTS (TEXAS), 2016
Sara joins the Sun Devil women's basketball team while working on her masters in sports journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. While at Texas, Sara was a member of both the women's volleyball and women's basketball squads in 2012-2013 and 2014-2015 before focusing on basketball year-round prior to the start of the 2015-2016 year. Sara will join the Sun Devil women's basketball team while working on her masters in sports journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Sara is from Rio Rancho, New Mex.
Class of 2016, WE DID IT!! ???????? @ The University of Texas at Austin https://t.co/YGIvf7LGjR
— Sara Hattis (@sarahattis15) May 20, 2016
KODY KOHL, FOOTBALL, INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (COMMUNICATION/WELLNESS FOUNDATIONS), 2016
Kody stands out as one of the most seasoned offensive players on the team, with 25 career starts. Earlier last season, he was named to the Mackey Award Midseason Watch List. Kody needs just three catches and 200 receiving yards to move into ASU's career top 10 in both categories among ASU tight ends. Talent runs in the Kohl family – Kody's older brother, Trevor Kohl, was the top tight end on ASU's 2011 roster. This season, Kohl will start as the tight end for Sun Devil Football. Kody is from Gilbert, Ariz.
LUCY LARA, SOCCER, BA COMMUNICATION, 2015
Lucy earned Pac-12 All-Academic honorable mention honors in 2015 and is currently pursuing her master's degree in Sports Business and Law after graduating with her bachelor's in less than four years. She begins her fifth year on the Sun Devil soccer team as the most experienced player in the midfield, with 52 career games and 31 starts. She has 11 career assists and holds the school's single-game record for most assists – 3 vs. Pepperdine in 2015. In the summer of 2014, Lucy was one of 21 players invited to participate in the Mexico women's national team's training camp. Lucy earned Pac-12 All-Academic honorable mention honors in 2015 and is currently pursuing her master's degree in Sports Business and Law after graduating with her bachelor's in less than four years. Lucy is from Sulphur Springs, Tex.
This is what it's all about! Congrats and Happy Graduation to Whitney Kanavel and Lucy Lara! #SunDevilsGraduate pic.twitter.com/cF2mvbXxxe
— Sun Devil Soccer (@ASUSoccer) December 16, 2015
JENNA MAACK, WOMEN'S TRACK, BS EXERCISE AND WELLNESS, 2016
Last season, Jenna placed 10th in the 5000m run with a personal best of 16:42.66 at the Mt. Sac Relays and later competed in the 5000m run at the Pac-12 Championships. She enters the 2016 season as a redshirt junior. Jenna attended Desert Vista High School and is from Phoenix, Ariz.
BRANDON MATHEWS, FOOTBALL, BS HEALTH SCIENCES (Pre-Professional), 2016
Brandon entered the Sun Devil Football program as a walk on, and eventually earned a scholarship. After completing his Mormon mission abroad, Brandon returned to finish his studies and graduate with his bachelor's degree. Brandon is from Mesa, Ariz.
STEPHON MCCRAY, FOOTBALL, BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY, 2016
Stephon graduated this past year with his bachelor's degree that he earned in less than four years. After seeing action in 12 games as part of the offensive line, he got his first start against University of Texas – San Antonio on September 16. Stephon is from Fresno, Calif.
CARLOS MENDOZA, FOOTBALL, BS EXERCISE AND WELLNESS, 2016
Carlos played in seven games during the 2013 season as a reserve linebacker and finished the season with three tackles. He missed the 2015 season due to injury and returns this season to provide depth at the linebacker position. Carlos is from Oxnard, Calif.
VILIAMI MOEAKIOLA, FOOTBALL, BAE EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, 2016
Viliami finished last season with a total of 51 tackles, including 33 solo, 6.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks. He will shift from linebacker to safety in 2016. In 2015, Viliami was a co-captain of the team and was a Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable mention. He was also a 2014 All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. Viliami is from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
#FearTheLaiu on the field and in the classroom! Congrats @laiumoeakiola on earning your BAE in Educational Studies! pic.twitter.com/WHyqZpNNgL
— Sun Devil Football (@FootballASU) May 10, 2016
KELSEY MOOS, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, BS COMMUNICATION, 2016
Kelsey earned her degree in three years, and will be a senior this year for the Sun Devil women's basketball team. A starter last year, Kelsey is one of the most experienced players returning for the 2016 season. She has been either first or second on the team in rebounds in each of her three seasons at ASU, and has been second on the team in field goal percentage in 2014 and 2015. Kelsey has been named to the Pac-12's All-Academic first team each of her last two seasons. Kelsey is from Edwall, Wash.
FRANK OGAS, FOOTBALL, BAE EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, 2016
Frank graduated Summa Cum Laude in less than four years. Frank had the highest GPA on the team last year. On the field, he looks to compete for snaps during the 2016 season. Frank is from Morenci, Ariz.
MIA RIVERA, BEACH VOLLEYBALL, BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY and BA COMMUNICATION, 2016
Mia graduated Cum Laude last spring from ASU. Originally from Gilbert, Ariz., Mia attended Gilbert High School where she became a Division I State Champion.
KAYLON SENCIO, WRESTLING, BS BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (NEUROBIOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR), 2016
Kaylon earned his bachelor's degree from ASU last year. He wrestled for St. Thomas High School, before joining the Sun Devil wrestling team. Kaylon is from Houston, Tex.
ASHLEY WEBER, WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD, BS PSYCHOLOGY WITH WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES MINOR, 2016
Ashley graduated Magna Cum Laude this year. Last season, she recorded a number of personal bests, including shot put and hammer throw. Currently, Ashley ranks eighth in school history in the indoor weight throw and tenth in school history in the outdoor hammer throw and the indoor shot put. In 2014, she received All-Academic honorable mention. Ashley is from Sierra Vista, Ariz.