I am always proud when students make academic
achievements that better their futures, but I also praise students who go
beyond their education and succeed in their extracurricular activities. So
far this month, the College of Business has had two students who have exceled
in their respected sport. These athletes serve as examples of how
athletic discipline and respect for education can coincide to create successful
students.
Chelsea Harris graduated from Austin Peay in Spring 2011
with her Bachelor of Business Administration. She graduated with a
concentration in Management and directly entered the Master of Science in
Management program upon graduation. Throughout her undergraduate career she
excelled in her sport of choice, women’s golf. During her junior year,
Chelsea won the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and was named OVC Player of
the Year. Chelsea is set to graduate from the MSM program in August.
Recently Chelsea passed her PAT (Playing Ability Test)
which means that she can start the certification process of the Ladies
Professional Golf Association Teaching and Club Professional Division (LPGA
T&CP). Chelsea is now considered a professional golfer and has begun
her journey to become a “Class A” LPGA T&CP member. After training
and testing, she will become “Class B” and after more training and testing she
will receive her “Class A” status. Chelsea is playing in her first
tournament as a professional this week at the Tennessee Women’s Open.
Greg Bachman graduated this past May with his Bachelor of
Business Administration. He graduated with a concentration in Marketing
while playing baseball for the Austin Peay Governors. Greg was the OVC
Tournament’s MVP and was chosen to the Eugene All-Region team. He led the
Governors in the postseason with a .538 batting average in the OVC and NCAA
Tournaments with 21 hits. This included three doubles and a home
run. Greg was named to the CollegeBaseballInsider.com All-American Team.
Congratulations to Chelsea and Greg on their athletic
achievements, as well as their academic success. Also, good luck to
Chelsea as she competes in her first professional tournament!
Exciting times! Dean Rupp
