EDINBURG, Texas – The University of Texas-Pan American Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that eight student-athletes graduated Saturday at the Summer Semester Commencement Ceremony held at the McAllen Convention Center.
"It is always a proud day when a student receives a diploma and we are thrilled for these student-athletes,” UTPA Director of Athletics
Chris King said. “They worked hard in the classroom and on the playing courts and fields. They have also been, and will no doubt continue to be, great ambassadors for UTPA in the community. These young adults have bright futures ahead of them. We congratulate them and are excited to now call them UTPA alumni!"
2012 Summer Graduates:
Baseball
Vincent Mejia – Bachelor of Science in criminal justice with a minor in psychology
Michael Zouzalik – Bachelor of General Studies in general studies
Zach Zouzalik – Bachelor of General Studies in general studies
Men's Basketball
Kieondre Arkwright – Bachelor of General Studies in general studies
Men's Golf
Santiago Bueno – Bachelor of General Studies in general studies
Men's Track and Field
Joseph Sciaraffa – Bachelor of Arts in sociology with a minor in marketing
Women's Track and Field/Cross Country
Shayna Parker – Bachelor of General Studies in general studies with minors in kinesiology, English and health
Women's Volleyball
Krissy Perez – Bachelor of Science in rehabilitative services with a concentration in deaf studies
The University of Texas-Pan American Department of Intercollegiate Athletics competes at the NCAA Division I level. UTPA, formerly known as Pan American College and Pan American University, is a part of the University of Texas System of Schools. The Broncs compete in 14 varsity sports: men's and women's basketball, golf, tennis, track and field, and cross country, along with women's volleyball and men's baseball. The Broncs have won six team national championships, including the 1963 NAIA Championship in men's basketball and every NAIA Championship in men's tennis from 1961 through 1965. The Broncs also have also won 10 individual national championships, all in men's tennis, with six NAIA doubles championships and four NAIA singles championships. UTPA has been a member of the all-sports division of the Great West Conference since 2009-10.
