Expected Date of Graduation: April 2026

Future Plans: Alexander's goal is to be a social worker!

Favorite quote? "The new dawn blooms as we free it. For there is always light, if only we are brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it." -Amanda Gorman

Sponsor: Bambi Alexander (BS97), mother

Expected Date of Graduation: April 2026

Future Plans: Carlene wants to be a social media marketing specialist!

Favorite quote?"Don't count the days, make the days count."

Sponsor: Blaine Armstrong (BS94), father

Expected Date of Graduation: April 2025

Future Plans: Emma hopes on becoming a Speech Language Pathologist and specialize in working with children.

Why did Scarlet choose EMU? "I chose EMU to continue my education because of how welcoming the students and faculty were the first time I visited campus. EMU offered me many opportunities to expand my knowledge both in and out of the classroom that solidified my decision."

Sponsor: Brent Gruber (BBA01), father

Expected Date of Graduation: April 2026

Future Plans: Willow hopes to be a highschool band director!

Why did Willow choose Eastern? "EMU was already near the top of my list due to the fact that my dad went here and it's close to home, but what solidified my decision was its reputation for its education and music programs."

Sponsor: Jason Hazucha (BS01, MA05), father

Expected Date of Graduation: April 2023

Future Plans: Myranda hopes to be a child psychologist!

Why did Christopher choose Eastern? "I chose EMU to further my education because of the many opportunities offered, welcoming faculty and the many memories that will last a lifetime."

Sponsor: Faith Ivey (BS97, MSW06), mother

Expected Date of Graduation: April 2026

Future Plans: Secora hopes to become a a doctor, specifically an OB-GYN.

Why did Secora choose Eastern? "I chose EMU because I wanted to obtain an enriching learning environment and still pursue my goals in athletics as well. Seeing my dad and aunt have success professionally, with the lesson and experiences they learned at EMU has been an inspiration to me and a goal of my own."

Sponsor: Carl Johnson (BBA93), father

Expected Date of Graduation: April 2022

Future Plans: Cassandra hopes to be a speech pathologist!

Favorite quote?"I will not walk backward in life" - J.R.R. Tolkien

Sponsor: Annette Kennedy (BS02), mother

Expected Date of Graduation: April 2024

Future Plans: Anne hopes to be a middle school and high school math teacher!

Why did Anne choose Eastern? "EMU offers me great scholarships, has a beautiful campus, and allows me to pursue my future occupation as a secondary math teacher. EMU is in a great location, too, because Ypsilanti has so much to offer as well as the neighboring city, Ann Arbor. Best choice I ever made!"

Sponsor: Jennifer Leach (BS92), mother

Expected Date of Graduation: April 2024

Future Plans: Taylor hopes to be a music therapist.

Why did Audrey choose Eastern?I chose Eastern Michigan University because both of my parents went here for college and they said they really enjoyed it and it's also how they met each other. Thus far, I've really enjoyed college and I can't wait to live on campus next year in an apartment with one of my best friends in my sorority I am in at Eastern. The sorority is called Sigma sigma sigma! Overall, I've loved Eastern a lot so far and I can't wait to experience more, meet new people, and make friends along the way.

Sponsor: Rachel Lethorn (BS98), mother

Expected Date of Graduation: April 2024

Future Plans: Emelia hopes to become a speech pathologist.

Favorite quote?"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." -Martin Luther King

Sponsor: John Mihuc (BS05), father

Expected Date of Graduation: December 2023

Future Plans: Delaney hopes to become a elementary school teacher.

Why did Delaney choose Eastern? "I transferred to EMU in the hopes of finding a more personal and focused experience and I found just that. I have had the opportunity to grow and achieve so much in my studies due to the strong support and help I have been given. EMU has worked above and beyond to make sure I have felt right at home. With this support, I know I can reach all of my goals."

Sponsor: Kelly Basher (BS91), mother

Expected Date of Graduation: December 2023

Future Plans: Kay hopes to become a registed nurse! 

Favorite quote? "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

Sponsor: Teresa Morton (MS88), mother

Expected Date of Graduation: April 2022

Future Plans: Megan hopes to become a pubic relations specialists!

Why did Emelia choose Eastern? "My mother and brother both attended and graduated from EMU. My mom got both her bachelors and masters here at Eastern. I liked the familiarity and comfort that came with knowing that they had attended the same college, it felt like home."

Sponsor: Darlene Scherer (BS90, MA98), mother

Expected Date of Graduation: April 2024

Future Plans: Rayenna hopes to become a mechanic engineer and eventually attend grad school for environmental engineering.

Favorite quote? "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception." -Ruth Bader Ginsberg

Sponsor: Tracy Sutton (BS97), mother

Expected Date of Graduation: April 2026

Future Plans: Jack plans on attending law school and becoming a prosecuting attorney.

Favorite quote? "Audentis Fortuna Iuvat (Fortune favors the bold)." -Virgil

Sponsor: Andrew Zelazny (BS99), father

Expected Date of Graduation: December 2023

Future Plans: Hannah hopes to become a middle or high school special education teacher.

Why did Maxwell choose Eastern? "EMU has provided me with a lot of opportunities to learn about my career choice. Every professor that I have had at EMU has inspired me to do my best and has challenged me to work harder. Without EMU, I would not be where I am today in my educational journey."

Sponsor: Annette Zetterholm (BS87, MA92, MA97), mother