Elon Students Honored for Leadership at Ballpark Ceremony
Elon University's sport management department celebrated its graduating seniors and outstanding students with awards at a baseball stadium ceremony. Ten students were also inducted into a national honor society recognizing academic excellence.
On a warm May evening at Latham Park, while baseball players warmed up for their game, Elon University's sport management department gathered to celebrate something just as exciting: the achievements of students who are shaping the future of sports.
Just beyond the first-base line on May 8, the department recognized its graduating seniors and outstanding students with awards honoring academic excellence, leadership, and service. The ceremony took place before Elon's baseball series opener against College of Charleston, turning the ballpark into a celebration of student success.
Lucy McAfee stood out among her peers, taking home two prestigious honors: the Achievement Award and the Excellence in Research and Scholarship Award. Her classmate Abigail Selikoff received the Major of the Year award for excellence across academics, leadership, and professional achievement.
Emerson Baker also earned an Achievement Award alongside McAfee, while Shelby Keel received the James P. Drummond Service Award for her contributions to the department and broader community. Skylar Cook, a member of the class of 2028, took home the Rising Phoenix Award for emerging talent.
The department also awarded the Sport Management Endowed Scholarship to two students, Isaiah Scott and Kaylin Wong, both members of the class of 2028. These scholarships support students pursuing careers in the growing field of sport management.
Why This Inspires
Ten students joining the COSMA Chi Sigma Mu Honor Society represents more than individual achievement. These future sports professionals are learning to combine business acumen with a passion for athletics, preparing to lead organizations that bring communities together through sports. From managing teams to organizing events that unite fans, these students will create moments of joy for thousands of people throughout their careers.
The choice to hold the ceremony at the ballpark itself captures what sport management is all about: bringing people together to celebrate achievement, whether on the field or in the classroom.
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