Stocknotes Spring 2026

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SPRING 2026

KATIE COUNCIL ACCOUNTING MAJOR

DWIGHT CANNON ENTREPRENEURSHIP MAJOR

REAGAN MARTIN MGMT. INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR

CAMERON HARTZOGE MANAGEMENT MAJOR

NEAL COMER SUPPLY CHAIN MGMT. MAJOR

TYLER BONDS RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE MAJOR

MORGAN MOSTELLER

ARTHUR GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS OUTSTANDING GRADUATE

TORI LEACH FINANCE MAJOR

OMAR HISHAM ALQUDSI MARKETING MAJOR

ASHTON WHALEY RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE MAJOR

KEHINDE AKINOLA

DONALD B. BOLDT INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

FROM THE DEAN

We believe we’ve found the formula for student success in the COB. The first part is to apply what you learn in the classroom. Students are taught valuable business knowledge and how to be a leader. Students can use those skills now – whether in an internship or leadership role in a student organization. Working to expand this knowledge base while still in school will pay dividends in the future. The second part of the formula is to get involved. There are a lot of ways students can get involved beyond internships and student organizations. The COB provides opportunities through travel experiences, leadership conferences, departmental summits, and more. This is where experience can be loaded into that resume. The third part of this equation is to network, and we provide many opportunities for this to happen.

“Pirates supporting Pirates” is real. We have alumni and friends who are champions for our students because they know the quality of a COB graduate. Students reaching out and connecting with this established network will open doors to create opportunities. Adding all three of these elements together equals success.

Just because you know the formula doesn’t mean it’s easy to accomplish. It's the grit that makes our Pirates special – our students devote time to their future success.

This issue of Stocknotes highlights our campaign of celebrating students and young alumni who follow the formula. Their success proves that it works. We also know that when current and prospective students hear these stories, they will know that success is within their grasp –they just need to put in the work and follow the formula.

Go Pirates!

Michael

“The

formula for success in the COB is pretty simple – get involved and use the skills and knowledge you’re learning.

FORMULA SUCCESS

» STORY BY Rich Klindworth

Involvement turns preparation into opportunity

An online job application can be a roll of the dice – lots of people look good digitally. How can you separate yourself out of 4,000 applicants? Meet them in person, and use the skills you learned through your classes and mentorship.

“The difference in opportunity is remarkable, and it reinforces the immense value of in-person engagement at these competitions,” said supply chain management senior Ethan Steinhoff.

Steinhoff was one of only 24 of those 4,000 applicants with Lenovo to receive an offer. He accepted the sales position six months before he graduates from ECU.

“[It’s] incredibly rewarding, especially given the uncertainty and anxiety many students face when entering a challenging job market,” he said.

Steinhoff attributes his pre-graduation success to taking advantage of everything his education has offered. He took part in the Aman Pirate Challenge – an entrepreneur pitch competition – where his team, “Pane Pirates,” were finalists. He joined student organizations –specifically the Pirate Sales Club – where he immersed himself in every opportunity it provided. He was coached by Richard Twilley (BSBA ’89), who established the COB’s Twilley Academy of Sales Leadership, as well as its director, Dr. Michael Rodriguez. Steinholf also absorbed the skills he learned in his Leadership and Professional Development Curriculum courses.

“I had the privilege to get to know Ethan over the last few years, and his commitment to differentiate himself by taking advantage of all the COB does to prepare students for professional success has been impressive,” Twilley said. “He has a bright future.”

“Seeing Ethan finishing his coursework this spring while simultaneously securing a career-level role is the ultimate validation of our program,” said Kathryn Carroll, coordinator and teaching assistant professor in the leadership and professional development curriculum. She was also one of Steinhoff’s professors. “It proves that when students engage deeply with intentional networking and leadership reflection, they don't just earn a degree –they become business professionals ready to make an immediate impact that the modern business world demands.”

Steinhoff is the latest in a growing number of COB students who follow “the formula” — taking what they learn in class and applying it immediately through student organizations and the many in- and out-of-class connections COB faculty, staff and alumni provide.

“I want to emphasize that ECU is an exceptional university, overflowing with resources and opportunities that too often go untapped by students” Steinhoff said.

“Our professors are deeply invested in helping us launch our careers, and generous donors continually support our programs to set us up for success.”

“The formula for success in the COB is pretty simple – get involved and use the skills and knowledge you’re learning,” said COB dean, Dr. Mike Harris. “We work hard to make sure those opportunities are there for our students. They just need to take advantage of those opportunities. We have so many successful alumni who did just that. They show the formula works.”

David Craig’s (BSBA ’16) ECU experience began as a member of the university’s men’s swimming team. When his swimming career ended, he waded into extracurriculars like the Investment Club, Financial Management

80% of students participate in networking events

60% of students participate in co-curricular activities like student orgs and travel opportunities $354K spent on student travel last year

Association and the Student Leadership Board. The finance major enjoyed being with like-minded and ambitious students, which helped him with his confidence and motivated him to dive into “all the great things” the COB offered.

“It really changed my thought perspective on what’s possible in the business world,” Craig said.

Craig feels a major factor in both finding his career and succeeding in it has come from connecting with ECU alumni. These networks developed while he was a student. He said the three clubs he was involved with gave him a never-ending list of alumni to connect with.

“I met tons of ECU alumni from all across NC and up and down the East Coast who were very open to a conversation along with shadowing them,” Craig said. “All the alumni whether they were 25 years old or over 70 years old, were very open to me coming to their office or setting up phone calls where they could provide me invaluable insights or further connect me with someone who could. So by the time I graduated from the COB, I felt light years ahead in terms of how to make it in the financial services industry.”

Two months before graduation, Craig committed to a firm in Philadelphia. He is now self-employed in the financial services industry. He also continues to be connected with the COB by volunteering with the Young Alumni Council.

David Liu (BSBA ’19) was a firstgeneration college student when he came to ECU. He felt this status necessitated working harder than others to be able to realize his goals. He credits having leadership roles in the various groups and internships – Tax internship, Student Accounting Society, Student Leadership Board, Tutoring and Mentoring Center and the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement – helped him develop essential skills.

Liu, an accounting graduate, understands college students are busy, but there is always room for taking advantage of opportunities. He cites a popular, but unattributed quote, “If it’s important to you, you’ll find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse.”

His hard work enabled him to have a job lined up a few months before he graduated. He is now a digital assets operation analyst at Fidelity Investments. He is now one of those COB alumni creating opportunities for current students.

Liu, like Craig, is is on the COB’s YAC. In fall of 2025, Liu with fellow COB alumnus Alexis Lopez (BSBA ’25), hosted three student groups for a professional development tour of Fidelity Investments in Durham.

"I’ve always felt a strong responsibility to give back to the community that helped shape my career,” Liu said of the trip. “Being able to answer questions, share my own journey and help students envision themselves in a professional setting was incredibly rewarding, and I hope it gave them more confidence as they prepare for their own careers."

That confidence can be key. While these opportunities are there for the taking, they can be intimidating. Believing in yourself is a must – and that might be the first step to making your dreams become reality.

“Having confidence in your aspirations and trusting your own abilities is crucial to reaching your goals,” said Ryann Carter (BSBA ’22), a business administration and management major. “When you commit to believing in your potential and to doing the work, even when it’s hard – you empower yourself to overcome obstacles and pursue opportunities that lead to personal and professional fulfillment.”

Carter is a celebrity makeup artist and stylist for Opus Beauty. She is also working to bring her own beauty line/makeup brand to market. When she was at ECU she was involved with the Fashion Above Modern

“[Leadership and Civic Engagement built] transferable skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, while demonstrating initiative and responsibility. These experiences expand your network, enhance your resume, and show employers you can lead and collaborate.”

“Those experiences were defining for me – responsibility, highpressure decisionmaking, and working with people across a large organization in a way the classroom simply can’t replicate.”

90% of students find a job one year after graduation students spend

57K hours working on projects for businesses & organizations each year

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Expression or F.A.M.E. club and was the arts chair of the Student Activities Board or SAB. Like Steinhoff, she also took part in the Aman Pirate Challenge.

Not only were aspects of F.A.M.E. and SAB tied to her future, so were the connections she made with mentors. They provided safe spaces for her to talk about her future. “Having these supportive environments made a significant difference – allowing me to share my thoughts and receive valuable advice,” Carter said.

Pierce Elwell is a very recent graduate of the COB, earning his Bachelor of Science of Business Administration in Finance in 2025. He is now an investment banking analyst on Cascadia Capital’s Technology team in Austin, Texas, focused on sell-side M&A transactions. His road to Cascadia Capital was paved by wealth management, investment banking and private equity internships with Raymond James, Tobin & Co., QHP Capital, and Core Industrial Partners.

At ECU, he co-founded the Blacksail Fund, was president of the Financial Management Association, participated in the Investment Club and served on the Dean’s Student Leadership Council. Yet, all of those activities almost didn’t happen, because he wasn’t sure he wanted to get involved at first.

“Honestly, I was hesitant at first because I didn’t know if there was real value or what would happen once I stepped in,” Elwell said. “But I’ll say it over and over again: if I hadn’t gotten involved and explored what was outside my ‘circle,’ I wouldn’t have had any of the experiences that have set me up for life after graduation.”

Elwell believes getting involved helped him find like-minded people who helped him figure out what career he wanted and how to be professional in the business world early on in college. And, it paid off. Elwell was offered a full-time job the semester before he graduated.

The leadership benefits of getting involved help students develop skills in ways that the classroom can only go so far. Management information systems and Immersive MBA graduate Jenna Mallberg (BSBA ’23, MBA ’24) said her opportunities as the president of all of the panhellenic sororities on campus, as well as being a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, Association of Information Systems and Student Government Association gave her real leadership experiences because she had to run events and initiatives. She is now a program manager for SaaS at Internet2. Internships were also key to her success leading up to and post-graduation. Mallberg had a marketing internship with Aramark, two internships with Internet2 and was a graduate assistant for the COB during her IMBA education. The internships with Internet2 led to a job offer six months before she graduated.

“Those opportunities are what shaped me into the kind of leader I am today,” Mallberg said. She continues to share those skills with COB students, as she is also a member of the YAC. “I got involved because I’ve always known I’m at my best when I’m building, leading and connecting with people.”

Steinhoff, Craig, Liu, Carter, Elwell and Mallberg are all different people with different backgrounds. But what they have in common is the COB formula. They got involved and utilized their education.

Steinhoff credits saying yes and stepping outside his comfort zone whenever possible. “My dad has always told me to say yes to every opportunity, especially the ones that make me uncomfortable. Growth only happens when you stretch yourself, embrace the nerves and take risks,” Steinhoff said. “Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, there’s still time to get involved – take advantage of everything ECU offers, and you’ll open doors you never imagined possible.”

“I

met some of my closest friends through the various clubs I was in, and they taught me a lot about the industry. Additionally, I had something meaningful to speak to in interviews because of what I learned through those clubs.”

“I felt it was imperative to make the most of my time in college by exploring as many opportunities as possible. I wanted to discover what I truly enjoyed… Being active in various programs allowed me to learn more about myself and made my college experience much more fulfilling.”

CHALLENGE AMANPirate

Six teams prepare for an entrepreneurial showdown

TEAMS MOVING TO THE FINAL ROUND

CarriOn is a roadkill cleanup and recycling service that repurposes animal byproducts like leather

Clinic Wire is an AI voice agent that automates doctor’s office calls while ensuring federal privacy compliance

MingleMaps is a real-time dating app that helps users meet nearby

Simple Greek is an allin-one app for Greek organizations to manage events and dues

Huddle Wealth is a financial services firm for studentathletes navigating NIL �

Carolina Cleaning Boys is a power washing company specializing in surface and soft washing with a focus on community engagement

And then there were six. The ninth annual Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge is one step closer to crowning a champion after its second round pitch competition with the Miller School of Entrepreneurship.

Ten teams were in the bright lights and in front of multiple cameras, judges and a packed ballroom, working to show that their business was worthy enough to compete in the third and final round.

“I can’t say enough about our Pirate entrepreneurs,” said David Mayo, director of the Aman Pirate Challenge. “Not only are they polished, but the variety of business opportunities that were pitched shows how creative and innovative our students are.”

Each team had five minutes to pitch its company or business idea to the judges, followed by 15 minutes of questions. During the Q&A — similar to NBC’s “The Voice” — judges selected five teams they wanted to coach for the final round. The audience then voted to send a sixth team, Mingle Maps, to the finals. Mingle Maps, captained by ECU engineering student Matthew Joyner, will be coached by Mayo as it prepares for the next stage of the competition.

“This is one of the most diverse groups of majors that we have had moving into the

finals,” Mayo said. “We’re also very pleased with the business stage.”

Mayo said of the six finalists, one is in business, two have the prototype completed and are in testing, and the remaining three are in the idea stage. There are eight unique majors with the students representing five of ECU’s colleges: College of Business, College of Engineering and Technology, College of Fine Arts and Communication, College of Health and Human Performance and the Honors College.

“The next two months are critical for these teams,” said Dr. Joshua Aaron, director of the Miller School of Entrepreneurship and the J. Fielding Miller Distinguished Professor. “They will need to work with their coaches to improve their businesses and fine-tune their pitches as the competition will be strong in that final round.”

The students whose businesses and ideas didn’t make it to the third round have an opportunity to work with Keith Hudson, the entrepreneur-in-residence at the Miller School of Entrepreneurship. He will help students solidify their ideas to create a business or enter next year’s APC.

The final round of the apc is april 15 and will feature more than $240,000 in cash and in-kind services.

Business Leadership Conference

In fall of 2025, COB students had several chances to meet employers, hear from alumni and get a clearer picture of where their degrees can take them. From leadership development to student-planned accounting events, sales competitions, industry summits, structured networking, and face-to-face employer introductions, students

repeatedly saw the value of showing up, shaking hands and asking questions. The 10th annual Business Leadership Conference brought nearly 1,100 COB students together to learn from business leaders and share their own skills. In his opening remarks, Dean Dr. Michael Harris encouraged students to leave with “a minimum of five new professional contacts” and reminded them they don’t have to wait decades to lead:

Students and employers participated in networking events throughout the fall 2026 semester, building connections, exchanging ideas and exploring career opportunities across a variety of COB programs. From competitions and industry summits to conferences and employer meet-and-greet events, these gatherings gave students the chance to practice networking, learn from industry leaders and discover potential career paths while connecting with organizations eager to recruit ECU talent.

“You don’t have to wait until you graduate or are in your 30s and 40s to be a leader. You can be a leader now.”

Taylor Chappell (BSBA ’19, MSA ’20) served as the event’s keynote speaker, becoming the youngest keynote speaker in the event’s history at age 27 and the first to have once been a conference attendee. She called the invitation “super rewarding and an honor” and used her fireside-chat format to talk about saying yes to opportunities even when they seem intimidating, building trust with coworkers, and what leadership looks like early in a career.

Breakout sessions included alumni and representatives from companies such as Amazon, Carhartt, Motorola Solutions, Dollar Tree, Kinexo and the N.C. Department of Insurance. Topics ranged from communication and empathy to authentic connections, positive mindsets, resilience and values. Senior Shawn Taylor attended a session led by U.S. Navy Capt. Joseph Ford and walked away with one takeaway:

“Leadership takes courage,” Taylor said. “He made it clear that it’s not easy, but at the same time, if you have the determination to hold those characteristics and those values, then it’s possible.”

Twilley Networking Challenge

Students tested their networking skills at the second annual Twilley Networking Challenge, rotating through short conversations with corporate partners and being scored on professionalism, communication, and relationship-building.

Sophomore Diya Thaker, a pre-med student, won the $3,000 top prize.

“I want to go to medical school and become a doctor,” she said. “I learned how to talk to people and realized the skills I applied in competitions I can apply when I talk to patients.”

She once viewed not being a business major as a disadvantage but now sees it differently: “I saw the fact that I was a pre-

med student and not in the COB as a flaw or something lacking, but I learned to turn that into a strength.”

Sophomore Josiah Ortiz, who won the first competition, told students that confidence — not prize money — was the real payoff: “I won myself over because I came into this very nervous. I was a freshman who didn’t know what I was doing and very unprepared. I came out double the person what I came into it.”

Accounting Conference

Students hosted the first ECU accounting conference in the Student Center. The idea came from classmates who felt, in the words of Hiroki Cruz, there was “a disconnect between entering our profession and choosing what path to take.” The event welcomed 155 attendees from ECU, the University of Mount Olive, Lenoir Community College, Pitt Community College and Wayne Community College, bringing together students from across eastern North Carolina for a day focused on clarity and connection.

What began as a classroom conversation grew into a collaborative effort to help students better understand accounting career paths and the range of opportunities within the profession. Panelists discussed public accounting, tax, audit, consulting, launching a CPA firm and private industry accounting, offering firsthand insight into the realities and rewards of each path.

Senior Abbie Cargile said she attended “looking to network and gain experience” and appreciated hearing more about opportunities beyond public accounting. “I realized that there are a lot of opportunities and room for growth regardless of which path I take.”

Supply Chain Mgmt. Summit

Students were also introduced to a rapidly expanding business field during

the inaugural Supply Chain Management Summit, where keynote speaker Travis Burt, co-founder of TransImpact, put the importance of logistics into plain terms: “Without logistics, everything stops.”

Burt emphasized that supply chain is “more than just the trucks, planes and ships,” and told students that everything — from phones to clothing — arrives because of functioning supply chains. He also said students today will be the ones leading new tools, data and ideas in the field.

Junior Winston Smith said he was drawn to supply chain after seeing global disruption during COVID-19. Graduate student Cayman Crisp attended because he wanted to expose himself to different business fields. Casey Raynor (BSBA ’10) noted that ECU interns at Hyster-Yale have grown into leaders inside the company. Meet the Firms

Meet the Firms brought over 30 public accounting firms, private companies and government agencies together with more than 200 students and allowed employers to talk face-to-face with accounting majors. The annual networking event is proudly sponsored by the Department of Accounting at ECU each year. “What an exciting night,” said Dr. Cal Christian, professor of accounting. “These firms want to hire our students. The firms come back year after year because our students have always been exceptional hires.”

Students found internships and fulltime jobs because of employer interactions. COB accounting alumnus Connor Gorlesky (BSBA ’24), now with Cherry Bekaert, first learned about the firm at Meet the Firms.

Gorlesky believes students need one thing going in: “The only thing you need to do is come in with confidence. Come in with a smile and be ready to talk.”

Junior Ella Slate attended for the first time and was seeking an internship. She

“A leader is someone who is humble and is going to say, ‘I don’t know. I want to learn, help me learn. It’s about showing up. It’s about asking others how you can help them and understanding their story.”

Taylor Chappell, CPA (BSBA ’19, MSA ’20) Controller at Nucor Steel Marion

spoke directly with firms she had applied to, which helped her understand internships and feel better about opportunities. May 2025 graduate Timothy Mills said meeting people in person mattered more than submitting résumés online.

Christian said the night is also a reminder to faculty: “To watch students interact with professionals and walk away with smiles makes our jobs just that much more rewarding.”

Networking Event

The Leadership and Professional Development Networking Event put nearly 300 ECU students in the right place and at the right time to meet around 140 professionals. The event gave students a chance to practice professional conversations while learning more about companies and industries across the region.

“I know the students do it for networking and all that, but I like to use it as a recruiting tool,” said Jacob Parrish of ECU Health. “Every year, I’ve been able to find somebody to hire.”

Senior Cole Villagomez said every internship he’s been offered began with a personal connection. Senior Imari Smith said the event is especially helpful for students who wouldn’t attend on their own:

“It may be uncomfortable at first, but it’s a beneficial opportunity.”

Management major Semaj Solomon said the event changed her perception of what business roles look like in health care.

“Originally you don’t think of business and health,” she said. “But that’s all a big part.”

For Dr. Kathryn Carroll, who coordinates the professional development curriculum, events like these are what set ECU apart:

“This active engagement with professionals is one way the COB Pirate experience stands out among other business schools. We love active and experiential learning!”

FUTURE FUNDED

Celebrating a record $1.2 million in scholarships

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“Real growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone. Scholarships like this are recognition of that journey — not just the GPA or resume line items, but the choices, risks and resilience along the way.”

Katelyn Haley (BSBA ’26) Senior finance and economics major

The college recognized 450 student recipients and thanked more than 125 donors at an award ceremony this past fall. Attendees also heard from student and alumni leaders.

In his remarks, Dean Dr. Michael Harris emphasized how donor support advances the college’s top priority: student success. He noted that COB students completed more than 57,000 fieldwork hours in client-based projects during the 2024–25 academic year and set a record with 1,200 students involved in approximately 26 clubs and organizations.

“We’re proud to celebrate the achievements of our students,” he said. “Our alumni and donors make this possible and we are so thankful for their unwavering support. Investing in our students always produces a strong ROI.”

Katelyn Haley, a senior finance and economics major from Pittsboro, received the $2,500 Archie R. Burnette Scholarship and served as the featured student speaker. Haley reflected on attending her first Financial Management Association (FMA) meeting as a sophomore — an experience that pushed her outside her comfort zone and helped her build friendships and professional connections.

Steve Eagle, who graduated in 1981 with a degree in economics, is now a partner at Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, an insurance brokerage and consulting firm in Savannah, Georgia.

A first-generation graduate, he supports the Steve and Carter Eagle Risk Management and Insurance Scholarship, primarily awarded to a first-generation student.

“Everyone has a journey, a story and a path,” he said. “In many ways, my journey began here at East Carolina. If my gift can shine a light on a path for someone here and help them along their journey, then they become part of my story and I become a part of theirs.”

This year’s recipients of the Steve and Carter Eagle Risk Management and Insurance Scholarship are sophomore Ava Dutiel and senior Alexa Hoffer.

Dutiel, a double major in management and risk management and insurance, said the scholarship supports her goal of entering brokerage. “I’m able to pursue my dream because of the scholarship,” she said. “As a freshman, last year was a lot of new experiences, but I was able to branch out and it helped me so much to be able to have that motivation.”

The scholarship has helped Hoffer afford college and network. “It means a lot to me,” she said. “I’m grateful that I’ll be able to use the money to help get through school. It’s also with my insurance concentration and has allowed me to network.”

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Donor support takes ECU business students to NYC

The opening bell rang, and cheers erupted. COB students experienced the New York Stock Exchange in person, on the trading floor; for many of them, this four-day trip to New York City checked off a bucket list opportunity.

“Honestly, it was an awesome experience,” said Dominic Smith, a sophomore finance major, as he exited the New York Stock Exchange.

For Smith, this visit was perspectivechanging. He felt the pace and feel of New York had altered the way he looked at the city and potentially his future. He was one of 48 COB students taking part in the fourth annual donor-funded trip to the financial capital of the world.

“These are experiences that expand the classroom,” explained COB dean, Michael Harris (BSBA ’92, MBA ’93). He added that the trip also shows students that an ECU degree can take them as far as they want to go, even to the Big Apple. Harris underscored how very thankful the COB is to donors who make these experiences possible for ECU students.

In late October, the COB students traded their familiar Bate Building classrooms and ECU campus surroundings for the hustle and bustle of Times Square, the subway and Manhattan boardrooms. This experiential learning trip was funded by alumni and friends of the college. As part of the visit, students met with industry leaders and ECU alumni at the New York Stock Exchange, IBM, Ogilvy, Spectrum, Truist Securities, Celonis and the New York Athletic Club. These connections gave the students a firsthand look at careers, ranging from finance to technology to marketing, credit and hospitality.

“Fantastic trip. The Pirates shined in New York City,” said Harris. Reflecting on their representation of ECU, he added, “They did a great job. Business leaders in action.”

Donor Generosity Opens Doors

The trip was made possible thanks to COB alumnus Sanford Bailey (BSBA ’64). At a follow-up luncheon the day after students returned to Greenville, Bailey expressed how important it was for students to see the world beyond Greenville. “It’s a very broadening experience,” he said of the visit. “And New York is an international city, [and] financial capital of the world.”

Bailey noted that a trip like this affords students the opportunity to see themselves and their future. With everything there is to see and do, he said, “you come away saying, ‘I can do this.’” Bailey said that traveling together also gives students the opportunity to bond with one another, form longer-lasting friendships and partnerships, and perhaps even do business with one another in the future.

During the luncheon, students had the opportunity to share what they had learned and thank him in person.

Inside New York’s Business and Financial Centers

From the time students arrived at Hotel Edison in Times Square, their itinerary was packed, giving them a multi-layered look at business in New York. Not content with simple meet and greets, students engaged in lively boardroom discussions, panel discussions and hands-on activities with company personnel.

One panel discussion took place at the Madison Avenue offices of IBM. ECU alumna Emma Gebel (BSBA ’24, MBA ’25) welcomed students alongside IBM leaders like Rafa Cosentino, who mapped out IBM’s vision for the next 10 years.

Students then broke into smaller groups and networked with other “IBM-ers,” as they’re known around the office, and toured the facility to see how the company is

utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday technology. Students also took part in a panel discussion and hands-on competition where they demonstrated their prowess at problem-solving with the use of AI.

“We’re very happy to host ECU here on Madison Avenue,” said Cosentino, praising the students’ curiosity and questions, especially about AI and other tools. “This is the exact kind of thing that we want to see in the incoming talent in terms of future leadership that comes in and gets into

The stops at Ogilvy, Spectrum, Truist Securities and Celonis focused on fields that range from creative and brand work to credit, investment banking and process mining software. Students learned how hospitality, events and relationship-building factor into business and networking in a city

Corporate hosts and alumni also took the time to connect their own stories back to ECU, illustrating how skills developed on campus can translate to careers in New York City and beyond. One of those alums,

Ryann Carter (BSBA ’21) of Opus Beauty, said the goal of the trip was to “show that anything’s possible.”

Student Success Through Teamwork

As director of outreach, Paige Hill carefully orchestrates the New York City trips, partnering with alumni to design each visit around student interests and career aspirations. She believes strongly in the power of exposure.

“It is essential that students envision themselves in successful careers,” said Hill. With high expectations for both alumni and students, she ensures that participants arrive prepared, polished and ready to engage as emerging professionals.

Several students commented on what it might mean to live and work in New York. One said, “I definitely think I could thrive here.” Being there in person helped New York City feel less abstract.

Maryanna (Mar) Cooper , a senior majoring in hospitality management, felt like the trip had solidified what’s possible with an ECU business degree and what doors it can open. “I’m going to go on the record [and] say this is the best trip I’ve ever been on.” Cooper said.

Angie Alcantar, a senior studying accounting and finance, cited IBM as a highlight for her. She enjoyed learning about the future of tech and AI, noting she looked forward to seeing how it will contribute to her career. “I’m eternally grateful for the opportunity. And I am super, super, super grateful to be here,” Alcantar said.

The sentiment of gratitude was shared by the other students. Many of them said they wouldn’t have had this type of opportunity on their own. Still others commented that this inspired them to one day give back so future students might have similar experiences.

Pirates Supporting Pirates

“I saw so much of myself in all of them, how hard working they are,” said Ted Sielatycki (BSBA ’23, MBA ’24), creative director at Broke Records. “So much so that I had to reflect on all of my own reasons for being in New York City, working the job that I do, which is in entertainment.”

Harris considers alumni involvement to be a hallmark of the COB. It’s also a key element of experiences like the New York trip. Harris said it demonstrates what happens when alumni invest their time, expertise and resources in students who are ready to learn and lead.

Once the group made their way back to Greenville, New York City wasn’t just a place they’d seen on television, in the movies or on social media. It was a place where ECU students had taken meetings with corporate executives, interacted with alumni who had made careers in the big city, and started picturing their own futures beyond graduation.

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Ampezzan

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Student finds a job offer after work-study program

Ebrahim Rezk “Abe” Al Quhshi could be anywhere right now. Born in Yemen, raised for a time in Sudan and later New York City, he eventually found his way to Greenville. A 2020 South Central High School graduate, he expects to earn his ECU business degree in management information systems (MIS) in May. His next move may surprise people. He may stay.

“I feel fortunate being an ECU student,” Al Quhshi says. “I have received all the help I need. I have met great people, great professors. And, yeah, it has been a whole experience for me.”

Al Quhshi (BSBA ’26) MIS major

This summer, Al Quhshi joined a pioneering school-to-office pipeline connecting 19 students to high-growth eastern North Carolina employers through the federal work-study program. Developed by Dr. Melanie Fiona Jackson, director of Innovative Workforce Partnerships in ECU’s Office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement, the initiative pairs students with partners such as ECU Health.

“When we talk about strengthening the regional economy, this is what it looks like in action,” Jackson said. “Students like Abe are proof-of-concept.”

Initially placed in an entry-level human resources role, Al Quhshi quickly realized it didn’t align with his MIS studies.

“He said, ‘I don’t think this is going to connect to anything I’m studying,’ so, after two days, he got moved,” said Tavis Richardson, recruitment outreach program manager with ECU Health. “I love that we can do this! This is what we’re after at ECU Health, to create pipelines to the university, to expose these students to the opportunities at ECU Health so they’re not leaving eastern North Carolina.”

He transitioned to a customer-facing role in the revenue cycle department — and thrived. When the 13-week program ended, ECU Health hired him full time, adjusting the role around his class schedule.

“Once you understand how a big organization works, it can shape your future career,” Al Quhshi said. “It’s helped me have an idea where I want to be and what type of work I want.”

“His department really wanted to make him part of the team,” Richardson said, and

“it was easier for us to bring him on board as a team member because of the program.”

Students in a federal work-study program (FWS) such as Al Quhshi are often offered jobs at higher rates than their nonFWS peers.

His supervisor, Tasha Sears, said performance was never a concern.

“From the front end to the back end, his work ethic is excellent,” she said. “I didn’t have to treat him any differently from my other employees.”

Through the program, Al Quhshi also found a mentor in Michael Whitfield, an ECU alumnus and revenue cycle analyst with the same MIS concentration.

“My major, management information systems, is rare. You don’t find a lot of people even in the MIS major, but you have a whole MIS team here, and that was super exciting to meet them,” Al Quhshi said.

“Abe’s success is his own, but his story is also one about how a university transforms a community,” Jackson said.

In the spring, he’ll receive his diploma — though his career may already be underway. “I feel fortunate being an ECU student,” Al Quhshi said. “I have received all the help I need. I have met great people, great professors. And, yeah, it has been a whole experience for me.”

STUDENTS GAIN

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OPEX University Day provides students and alumni the opportunity to build connections

Rock stars, athletes and celebrities typically get excited crowds rushing to talk to them, take pictures together. But at OPEX University Day in Raleigh, entrepreneurs and successful business leaders were the ones mobbed by adoring fans.

“I think it’s great to be able to see people who were in my shoes – what they’re able to achieve. I learned a lot of valuable information I don’t think I could have learned in a classroom… real-time advice.”

Logan Holtz ECU freshman

“I love when the panels are over and [the students] run up – it’s almost like a rock band – and the students want autographs. But they want to meet [the panelists] and talk and engage and interact,” said event organizer Courtney Humphrey (BSBA ’96, MBA ’98), ECU alumnus and CEO of OPEX Technologies. “I think the folks that y’all bring here are exceptional students – they’re super polished.”

The third annual OPEX University Day provided an opportunity for about 140 students from ECU, Elon University, UNC Greensboro and North Carolina State University to meet more than 20 business leaders. All of the panelists were alumni of at least one of the schools.

“I think it was really great … I probably took about four pages of notes,” added ECU sophomore Derrick Richmond Jr.

The panelists talked about a wide range of topics, including company culture and how it can make or break your experience at a workplace. But fitting in with that culture takes some inward looking.

“Really taking the time to understand you and what you’re looking for and what your values are to make sure you fit into that company culture will help gear you toward success,” said ECU IMBA student Lauren Humann about the biggest takeaway from the day. “Because you want to be excited to go to work every day.”

“I think it was so great. I was looking at just the eager eyes in the audience … it impressed me so much,” said panelist Anna Griffin (BSBA ’94), ECU alumna and

Top: Van Isley, (BSBA ’85), shared insights with students. He currently leads Isley Family Ventures, LLC, a Raleigh-based family office, and previously founded and served as CEO of Professional Builders Supply.

Bottom: Anna Griffin, (BSBA ’ 94), shares with students about brand strategy and innovation. She previously led global marketing teams at CA Technologies and Juniper Networks and shape brands for companies including Apple, Sony, and Bank of America.

chief market officer of Commvault. “I love mentoring, and I will do anything for the university or the students.”

With all of the students who wanted to connect with her, Griffin suggested they create a “chief market advisory group,” and she would be willing to meet with them once a month. This kind of access to a top

Below: Senior Whitley McCoy asks a question during the panel discussion. Her question was selected from submissions by 140 students representing ECU, Elon, UNC Greensboro, and NC State University.

executive isn’t something every college student has an opportunity to have.

“I think it creates the bridge that I didn’t have growing up. When I graduated from college, I didn’t really have some of the people to lean on from a university perspective,” said ECU alumnus and panelist Nick Crabtree (BSBA ’99). “It was not as easy to find those opportunities.”

Besides the range of topics, the panelists had a wide range of experiences that could appeal to various goals of the students. ECU alumnus Jeremy Spivey was one of those with a unique background. He graduated from ECU in 1999 in construction management. His business, Cardinal Civil Contracting, is about to go public.

“How I got there has been, you know, very unique … it’s been a crazy experience, a crazy ride,” Spivey said. “People ask me all the time, what’s it like? And I can’t believe it myself right now.”

While all of the panelists had a lot of success to share, they also had their fair share of defeats, which is something the

Left: Courtney Humphrey (BSBA ’96 & MBA ’98) starts the day off with words to the audience. He is the founder of Opex Technologies and the sponsor of this event.

Below: Leadership voices. Entrepreneurial mindset. Hear it from the source — Van Isley, Jeremy Spivey, Nick Crabtree, Andy Lund, and Will Bowen shaping the future of ECU programs with insights rooted in experience and driven by execution.

students might not have expected. And their advice was blunt.

“At that age, a lot of times you’re bright eyed and bushy tailed and, you know, you’re optimistic, and that’s great, but I think you’ve got to be prepared for failure,” said panelist and ECU alumnus Van Isley (BSBA ’85). “The sooner you can get [failure] out of your way, the better. My first entrepreneurial venture at the end of the day was a failure, but I learned a lot from it that helped me later on.”

One member of the audience had been to OPEX University Day last year as a student. Cole Miller (BSBA ’24) is now a financial and accounting analyst for OPEX.

“That’s the cool thing, right? I mean, last year as a student, I remember, I was sitting in the very front row, right in the corner… I was jotting notes down every single session, and I was absorbing all the information. Everybody says, ‘Be a sponge.’ That’s exactly what I was doing last year,” Miller said.

While his actions that day didn’t necessarily get him the job, they did make an impression. Humphrey remembered meeting Miller. They connected on LinkedIn and kept in touch. Humphrey said when he was looking to fill a position, he reached out to the COB for some suggestions. Miller was one of the names he received back, and Humphrey remembered him.

“You could tell last year he was super polished. He was ambitious – made a point to talk to all of us,” Humphrey said.

It is that type of connection that is tangible from OPEX University Day. Other benefits, like advice or actions, might not come to fruition for years to come. However, it’s this chance encounter that makes OPEX University Day an annual event that continues to grow.

“It’s rewarding, and it’s giving back,” Humphrey said. “ You get to a point in life where, ‘What can I do to make an impact on someone else?’ And this is something I can do that maybe impacts them.”

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Quick named COB senior associate dean

Dr. Linda Quick has been appointed senior associate dean of the COB, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Dr. Michael Harris, Dean of the COB, announced the appointment in a message to faculty and staff, citing Quick’s leadership and experience within the college. “Linda has done outstanding work leading the Arthur Graduate School, helping launch a number of high-impact strategic initiatives,” Harris wrote.

Quick will oversee strategic planning, human resources, budgeting, accreditation and overall operations for the college.

Prior to her new role, Quick served as assistant dean of the Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School of Business. During her tenure, she has helped strengthen graduate-level programs and expand strategic initiatives designed to enhance the student experience.

“I think the college is doing a lot of exciting things for our students, and I’m excited to continue to be a part of that,” Quick said. “I’m looking forward to impacting the COB on a broader level.”

A two-time graduate of the COB, Quick earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Accounting from ECU. She later completed a doctorate in business administration with a concentration in accounting at the University of South Carolina.

Quick returned to ECU in 2013 as a faculty member in the Department of Accounting and has served the university as an employee for 12 years.

Harris also thanked Dr. Lee Grubb, who has served as senior associate dean since 2021. “Lee has played a significant role in leading the COB, including his work to ensure our successful AACSB reaccreditation,” Harris wrote.

Quick assumes the role at a time of continued growth and strategic focus for the college, taking on expanded responsibilities in operational and long-term planning efforts.

AI IMPACT SALES

Dr. Michael Rodriguez

Assistant Professor & Director of Twilley Academy for Sales

Leadership

Sales professionals who integrated generative AI (GenAI) into their sales processes reported higher sales effectiveness, administrative efficiency and sales performance, according to a recent study authored by ECU COB professor Dr. Michael Rodriguez, interim director of the Twilley Academy of Sales Leadership. The peer-reviewed article is published in the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing and Rodriguez said it provides the first empirical evidence that GenAI significantly improves the sales process, administrative efficiency and overall sales performance within business-to-business (B2B) organizations.

“Our findings reveal that generative AI is not just another productivity tool –it’s redefining how salespeople engage customers, manage time and perform,” Rodriguez said. “However, success depends less on individual tech confidence and more on leadership’s ability to champion and integrate AI into the sales culture.”

The study, led by Rodriguez and co-authored by Dr. Dawn R. DeeterSchmelz and Dr. Michael T. Krush of Kansas State University, offers insights into how GenAI adoption transforms

modern sales organizations. The authors recommend investing in GenAI-driven sales enablement to automate low-value tasks, model AI usage during meetings and coaching sessions and incorporate GenAI training into onboarding and sales development programs. They view GenAI not as a standalone tool, but as an integrative layer, enhancing existing CRM and sales technology ecosystems.

The study surveyed over 160 B2B sales professionals from a health care company actively using GenAI in their sales process.

Drawing on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the researchers analyzed the interplay between management support, technology self-efficacy and GenAI adoption using Partial Least Squares (PLS) modeling. The results confirmed that Generative AI technology is reshaping sales organizations, enhancing not only operational efficiency but also strategic decision-making and customer engagement.

GenAI is reshaping B2B sales by shifting teams toward more strategic, insight-driven engagement. Rodriguez notes the greatest impact comes when organizations treat AI as a cultural shift — aligning leadership, training and systems for lasting advantage.

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“I look back on transformational growth and finding my purpose. Both have been far more valuable than just my degree alone.”

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More Than a Degree: Leaving a Legacy of Leadership

When Noah Brown began his ECU journey in August 2021, he had one expectation. “I had expected to go in, get my degree and get out,” he said.

“The greatest step I took to growing the organization was by strategically setting up the executive team with leaders who were stronger than me in each of their respective roles. Men like William Marriott demonstrated for me what it means to be and build servant leaders.”

Noah Brown (BSBA ’25) Chief of Staff for Rich Balot

Instead, Brown leaves ECU having left a lasting impact in the COB — one defined not just by involvement, but by intentional leadership and measurable growth. The marketing major from Apex was involved in the investment club and was a member of the COB Dean’s Student Leadership Council, but he made his biggest mark in the Collegiate DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter, where he invested deeply in building both the organization and the students within it.

“I got involved in Collegiate DECA as a sophomore due to a friend’s recommendation,” he said. “I then sought to be involved in something on campus and landed on the opportunities that DECA could provide for myself and others.”

What began as simple involvement quickly evolved into responsibility. While serving on the club’s executive board and then as president, he helped grow the organization from roughly 15 students to over 50, transforming it into one of the College’s most energized and competitive student groups.

The fruit of Brown’s labor was evident at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in San Francisco earlier this year. He helped procure funding for ECU’s chapter to send 50 students to the event and coached the team, with one student winning first place and two finishing in second place, as well as 13 finalist recognitions and 20 medals. The results reflected not only competitive excellence, but the strength of preparation and team culture built throughout the year.

Brown’s ECU memories were also shared with his grandmother, Sue Brown (BSBA ’64).

“My grandmother was a huge supporter of me attending ECU,” Brown said. “Sharing my ECU experience with her has been a joy. Many of the same locations she visited in her time at ECTC are some that I frequent as well. When I was recognized in StockNotes she was the first one I called.” That generational connection added deeper meaning to his college experience, linking past and present through shared Pirate pride and tradition. Brown has already begun his postgraduate job, serving as chief of staff for ECU Board of Trustee member Rich Balot. With the end of his undergraduate student days in sight, Brown’s ECU experience defied the initial expectation — evolving from a simple plan to earn a degree into a legacy of leadership, mentorship and lasting institutional impact.

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Leading with purpose and a passion for business

From creating mentorship opportunities for ECU honors students to leading the Business Scholars Program, Whitley McCoy has made her mark as a dedicated leader within ECU’s Honors College and the COB, championing student success initiatives.

STATISTICS

Major: Marketing and an entrepreneurship certificate Graduation Year: 2026

Hometown: Princeton

Hobbies/interests: Daily walks on the greenway and spending time with my family (especially my niece) Clubs and Organizations: Honors College lead ambassador, Honors College lead mentor, Business Scholars president, Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization vice president, Dean’s Student Leadership Council, Beta Gamma Sigma

MOTIVATIONS

Dream job: Venue owner

Role model: Margaret Turner

Your words to live by: Become comfortable being uncomfortable What is something cool about ECU that you wish you knew during your first year?

I wish I knew that one of the best study spots is the terrace on the Main Campus Student Center It is absolutely perfect when the weather is nice�

When she was younger, McCoy didn’t picture herself following in her father’s footsteps of working in the business industry.

“My dad started his own business a few years before I was born. Growing up, I got to see the progression of his business. When I was younger, I did not appreciate it at all,” McCoy said. “I was like, why would anyone do this? There are so many late nights. It is so many long hours. It is so much work. And I was just always like, ‘I would never run my own business.’”

That perspective changed as she got older. “As I got older, I started to appreciate it. All the hard work and getting to see something that you built and that you put everything into. That is really why I went the business route,” she said.

McCoy credits her fascination with marketing campaigns as another reason for pursuing her degree.

“I love watching marketing campaigns. I think that they’re so cool, and they’re fascinating to me,” McCoy said. “You can take something that is just everyday and ordinary, and then you have this insane marketing campaign, and you are like, wow!”

Choosing the Pirate Path

McCoy never imagined she’d become a Pirate like her mother either.

“My mom went here, and I was never drawn to ECU. I never thought I would end up here, but I come from a family of Pirates, and they were all like, just come take a tour,” McCoy said.

After staying at ECU for a weekend, her perspective shifted.

“This is going to sound cliche, but as soon as I stepped on campus, it felt like home. Getting to take a tour and hear people talk about how much they love ECU and all the great benefits of coming here,” she said.

Building Community Through Leadership

As a freshman, McCoy and her classmates began developing an idea that would grow into the ECU Honors College Mentor Program.

“It actually started in our Honors 2000 class. We were presented with coming up with a ‘wicked problem’ which was a good problem that we could realistically solve, and our problem dealt with mentorship,” she said. “Freshman year is terrifying, and you’re surrounded by such highachieving students. It can make it even more intimidating. We started thinking about how we could close that gap and help everyone access all the resources the Honors College has to offer.”

After researching more than 30 mentorship programs worldwide, McCoy’s group developed a pilot program tailored to ECU’s Honors College.

“We spent a year researching that after our freshman year. At the end of our sophomore year, we brought it to the Honors College faculty and proposed a pilot program. They were very supportive and on board. We developed this pilot program and put it into effect last year,” McCoy said.

After gathering feedback, the group refined the program. Now, freshmen and mentors complete personality assessments, and new students can review mentor bios to choose who they feel most connected with.

“This is such a big transition, and people do not give themselves enough credit for coming to college because it is a very scary thing to step into. It is special to hear their stories from the freshmen, sharing how

MOTIVATIONS

What advice do you have for other students?

Push yourself out of your comfort zone! My college motto has been, “become comfortable being uncomfortable�” I think back to freshman year, stepping into such a big transition, feeling overwhelmed and honestly a little scared, but promising myself I would take every opportunity that came my way I wish I could go back and tell that girl how incredible her journey would be if she just kept trusting the process

FAVORITES

Favorite hangout: My house! I have the best roommates and we love hosting all of our friends and families whether for a special occasion or just a hangout!

Favorite place on campus: Mamie Jenkins

Favorite place to eat: La Rancherita

Favorite class: Managerial Accounting

Professor who influenced you the most: Dana Newell I took her class as a sophomore and absolutely loved it, then I had the chance to study abroad with her in Germany this past summer She was phenomenal and such a special part of the trip!

Favorite TV show: “White Collar” and “Dancing With The Stars”

Favorite band/musician: Cody Johnson

Favorite movie: “ How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”

Favorite app: Pinterest

much their mentor has impacted them,” McCoy said.

Along with her role as lead mentor, McCoy serves as a lead ambassador for the ECU Honors College Ambassadors.

“Recruitment is such a special process to be part of,” she said. “It’s incredible to meet high school students when they’re just starting to explore their college options, and then walk alongside them through every stage. Then we get to welcome them as students on campus, watching them show up, find their place and begin creating their own stories. That full-circle experience is what makes recruitment so meaningful to me.”

Shaping the Next Generation of Business Leaders

McCoy has also excelled in the COB, where she was recently elected president of the Business Scholars Program, one of the college’s most prestigious opportunities.

Business Scholars are recognized not only for academic achievements but also for leadership potential and commitment to excellence. This program provides scholarships, the chance to work alongside faculty and staff, and one of the most impactful benefits, the opportunity to connect with successful alumni who once sat in the same seats, building lifelong professional networks.“Connecting with Dean Harris, COB faculty and alumni has been incredible,” McCoy said. “These individuals have done so many amazing things, and to have the chance to meet them, learn from them and get advice is incredible. These experiences have been invaluable in shaping me as a student, leader and professional.”

Lessons Beyond the Classroom

McCoy credits both the Honors College and the COB as key influences on her personal and professional growth.

“What I love most is getting to represent both of the colleges that have

shaped my own experience. When I’m recruiting, I get to share my genuine love for both, how each has challenged me, supported me and helped me grow in different ways. It’s such a special feeling to connect with students and show them what it’s like to be part of two communities that mean so much to me,” she said.

“My family and friends are my world. I am an aunt to a nearly 3-year-old girl, and being an aunt is so much fun. I spend a lot of my time with my family. I am lucky to live a life where I can go home and spend time with them or have dinner with them, then come back to ECU,” McCoy said.

After graduation, McCoy hopes to pursue an MBA and eventually open her own event venue in her hometown in Johnston County.

KOOPER ASHMORE

Leading the Next Generation in Risk Management

ECU senior Kooper Ashmore is making national waves. As a risk management and insurance major in the COB, he was recently named the top Spencer scholar in the nation by the Spencer Educational Foundation — standing out from more than 600 applicants across the country.

Kooper was invited to speak at the foundation’s “Funding Their Future” gala in New York City, where industry leaders and donors celebrated the next generation of talent. On stage, he reflected on how the scholarship has shaped his path:

“The financial support from Spencer allows students like me to say yes to opportunities that help shape our future in this industry.”

A two-time Spencer scholar, Kooper credits ECU’s supportive risk and insurance community for his academic and professional growth — and he’s already looking ahead, committed to paying his opportunities forward.

Masters

Catherine Almeyda

Francisco Chacon Heszele

Barbara Chartier

Rebecca Cooper

Anna Grace Evans

Timothy Hageter

Emily Leach

Melissa Peaks

Bethany Starnes

Katrina Synder

Lance Wheeler

Madeleine Zuelke

Masters Second Recognition

Martina Muzzolon

Kiriayani Woolard

Senior

Alia Abdallah

Cohen Anzelone

Ryan Arne

Laya Barley

Hannah Black

Abigail Cargile

Ethan Gawron

Drew LaFave

Jesus Munoz Segovia

Kayden See

Justin Sullivan

Brooke Whittington

Carla Wright

Juniors

Kathryn Adkins

Brett Antolick

Azareya Bartlett

Morgan Canaday

Abigail Carrara

Regan Clark

Samantha Drew

Bryson Gresham

Corinne Howell

Gabrielle Johnson

Madison Lanier

Kaylie Larsen

Laney Linton

Riley Matthiesen

Will Morgan

Zachary Norton Madison Parzanese

Tucker Smith

Alexis Zavala-Roldan

Sophomore

Brady Anderson

Jack Andrews

Kaitlin Calloway

Darian Chamblee

Matthew Lafrance

Faith Occhipinti

Mackenzie Reed

Kaylei Starsinic