Iowa State University Athletics
Many Cyclones Will Earn Diplomas This Weekend
12.16.2016 | Athletics
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State student-athletes are shining in the classroom.
In the most recent data released by the NCAA, Cyclone student-athletes registered the best graduation rate in the Big 12 Conference. Also included in the NCAA release was the fact that ISU student-athletes graduated at a higher rate than the student body for only fourth time in the last 22 years.
Additionally, ISU recorded its best-ever Graduation Success Rate (GSR) at 82 percent. The GSR is a measure the NCAA created several years ago to better reflect eligibility and graduation.
This weekend, there will be many more Cyclone success stories, as a number of former stars on the field will receive their diplomas at various graduation ceremonies.
The Office of Student-Athlete Development honored its most recent graduates this afternoon at its annual graduation luncheon.
All-Big 12 offensive lineman Nick Fett will be walking across the stage tomorrow. The former walk-on is a prime example of what can happen if you keep pursuing your dreams.
"This is the end result I always wanted," Fett said. "To finally get here after four and a half years is pretty cool. I really wouldn't change much about my career. I was lucky to have Coach Campbell and his staff for a year. They are the reason I got to where I am at."
Congratulations to the 2016 Cyclone graduates!
December Iowa State Graduates
Cathlin Bingham, softball
Brian Bonacci, football
Justin Chandler, football
Breion Creer, football
Dondre Daley, football
Jacob Dunning, football
Nick Fett, football
Ana Gasparovic, tennis
Anna Glasenapp, gymnastics
Ryan Glenn, football
Jacob Hoogensen, men's track & field
Josh Jahlas, football
Jarnor Jones, football
Max Krieger, wrestling
Morgan Kuhrt, volleyball
Alex Marasco, gymnastics
Cole Netten, football
Perez Rotich, women's track & field
Deon Sanders, men's track & field
Patrick Scoggins, football
Brian Seda, football
Shahar Silberman, swimming & diving
Quean Smith, wrestling
Jhaustin Thomas, football
Sara Townsend, gymnastics
Demond Tucker, football
