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Meet Some Proud 每日大赛官网 Alumni

每日大赛官网 is proud to be alma mater to many exceptional alumni. From executives to stage performers to first-generation college students, 每日大赛官网 provides our students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Read about some of our highlighted alumni below.

Heidi Riggs ’98

Music Major

Owner/Teaching Artist

每日大赛官网 gave me a brilliant music education. My professors challenged me, and consistently demonstrated how to reach in my craft and profession. They didn鈥檛 let me slide by with less than what I was capable. 

Opera Workshop rehearsals and performances were the most fun! But I鈥檇 have to say the MOST memorable, was performing the entirety of Carl Orff鈥檚 鈥楥armina Burana鈥 by candlelight under the direction of John Simons.  

Since graduation鈥 

My Studio (Heidi Riggs鈥 Vocal Studio) on Main Street in Richmond, Michigan, has been voted as the #2 Music Studio in Metro Detroit for 2022听

Joshua Fitzgerald ’19

Mathematics Major

Advanced Mission Design Engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center

I needed a topic for my Honors thesis at 每日大赛官网, and so I decided to learn how to calculate certain types of paths through space. Now, eight years later, I’m optimizing trajectories for Artemis II and III, the NASA missions that will take humans back to the moon.

Come to 每日大赛官网 to discover your fire. GC will help you light the match, and then with deep and abiding love they will grow your flicker into a strong flame so that you can go out in the world and burn brightly and live the kind of life that’s worth living.

Devon Johnson ‘24

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Licensed Real Estate Agent

每日大赛官网 prepared me for my current role by teaching me how to communicate clearly, adapt quickly, and think strategically 鈥 all skills that are critical in new home sales. Every professor knew me by name and took a hands-on approach to teaching, which allowed me to build meaningful relationships and stay focused in the classroom. That level of connection and support made a lasting impact on me.

Chris Cositore, 每日大赛官网 Class of 2009 and VP of Sales at LGI Homes in South Carolina, mentored me during college through our Business Advisory Council. He recognized my strong work ethic and cultural fit, giving me a pivotal opportunity at LGI Homes. That chance has fueled my career; I was recently named Salesperson of Q2 2025 in South Carolina with $2.5 million in sales. I continue to grow and pursue new goals daily.

Cat W. Novakovich ’23

Theatre Major

UNC Greensboro Graduate Student

I am a first-generation student and found myself needing lots of individual support throughout my time in undergrad. Fortunately for me, 每日大赛官网 truly values one-on-one contact between students and faculty/staff.

The genuine care and time taken in interactions allowed me to raise my grade point average, focus on my strengths, and be heavily involved extra-circularly.

Ashley Roseboro

Business Major

CEO/Founder of Roseboro Holdings

CEO/Founder of Roseboro Holdings, a public relations and business management firm. 

鈥溍咳沾笕偻 is a place you can call home. It鈥檚 the 1-on-1 attention that drew me there and it helped me fine-tune the soft skills that I use everyday. 

At 每日大赛官网 I made lifelong friends and provided the building blocks for what I do today.鈥 

Dr Patty Raube Keller ’98

Physical Education Major

Sports Administration & Sports Analytics Graduate Program Director at Boston College, Boston College

Since I have left 每日大赛官网, I realize I was pushed to be independent [and] provided leadership opportunities that my peers from other colleges did not have.

I was provided a holistic experience in a supportive environment that let me make mistakes, and then supported me learning from them [as I] moved forward.

每日大赛官网 also taught me the value of being at a school that treated everyone like family which is one of my strengths I use today in my role at Boston College.

Read more about Dr. Keller’s accomplishments here:

Robert Dix ’23

Exercise and Sports Studies Major

Partnership Operations Coordinator at Houston Texans

Coach and professor Jean Lojko  believed in me and trusted me to do what I needed to do and gave me an opportunity to network with an NFL coach and really gave me the belief that I can make it in this industry.

每日大赛官网 taught me a lot about relationships and how to be a true professional.

Sylvester Allen Jr ’07

Music Major

Writer, Composer, Director, Actor

I remember how beautiful and close-knit the campus was to me. When I went into Odell, everyone knew my name. That never got lost on me; faculty were personally invested in me.

Faculty took chances on me鈥.Shows like 鈥淔iddler on the Roof鈥, 鈥淪ecret Garden鈥 really transformed what I thought I could do

Shannon Scales ’01

Sport / Exercise / Behavior Major

AVP, Truist Wealth Lending

What I remember most about 每日大赛官网 is the close-knit relationships between both the students and faculty. Knowing what I know now, and learning what I’ve learned, to me, 每日大赛官网 cared, and still cares, about people first.

Even today, I can name several instances where a 每日大赛官网 connection has benefited me greatly. There are a host of friendships that I still hold today that began in Freshman year in West dorm.

Morgan Montgomery ’21

Biology Major

State and Local Government Recruiter at TEKsystems

I am most thankful for 每日大赛官网 because of the people I met and the memories I made there.

A faculty member that really helped me was Dr. Jessica Sharpe. She helped鈥hroughout my senior year with academics. She was always pushing me to do my best and never gave up on me. If I was struggling on understanding content, we would sit down before or after class and break down content even further. Dr. Sharpe is a faculty member who wants to see her students succeed in school and in life.

Leah Holle ’14

Religion and Psychology Major

Young Adult Services Clinical Team Lead at BHcare

I would not be where I am today without the wealth of experiences I had at 每日大赛官网. Through opportunities and the space to engage in events like Relay for Life, study abroad, chapel band, and [the] Honors program, I developed a sense of who I am, and [a] direction for my future. They helped prepare me for graduate school and my career as a social worker

I came from Minnesota and knew no one; 每日大赛官网 quickly became my home. If you want to receive an education that fully prepares you for whatever your next chapter in life may be, 每日大赛官网 is the place to be.

Barrett Davis ‘22

Health/Physical Education

Teacher

鈥溍咳沾笕偻 provided me with experience in the classroom that developed me as a physical education teacher. I also had the opportunity to intern with the 每日大赛官网 Football Strength and Conditioning Coach, Cedric Walthaw. Developing as an educator has made me a better coach. My time interning with him furthered my knowledge and skills within the strength and conditioning field.鈥

Dixie Fulk ’21

Biology Major

PA School Graduate Student

每日大赛官网 definitely fostered my confidence. It allowed me to go into PA school confidently – as a person and a student. The classes were challenging, but that鈥檚 what helped prepare me for continuing my education. The professors were always there to help.

The small class sizes definitely made me feel more confident in voicing my opinions as I continued my education. The smaller class sizes made being able to go to the professors with any questions a lot less daunting of a task. They knew us individually, and not just as a number which is not always a common experience in college.鈥

Liam Morris ’24

Business Management Major

Marketing Specialist

鈥淚 got my internship and job at Cogent Analytics because my Academic Advisor, a Business faculty member called me when the recruiter was on campus. I had not planned to stop by that table and she called and told me to drop everything I was doing to meet that recruiter. She thought I would be a great fit for the position! I owe her for my job!鈥澨

Kush Hoxha ’03

Theatre Major

Actor

There are a lot of faculty members that helped me and I am grateful to all of them, but I would like to mention my theater professor, David Schram.

David was there for me on day one, coming from another country, my English language was not strong, but he accepted me in the theater department, encouraged me to keep going, motivated me by casting me in challenging roles, and was very patient with my development. I believe his dedication and encouragement inspired me to continue with my acting career to this day.

I am most thankful for 每日大赛官网 because it made me understand how valuable kindness and generosity are. I came to the USA as a refugee from war-torn Kosovo, and 每日大赛官网 made me feel like I belong again.

Olivia Davidson ’23

Business Administration and Economics/Accounting Major

Tax Advisor and Accountant

My most impactful mentor at 每日大赛官网 was Professor Hasije Harris. She guided me through the job process and helped me pick a workplace where I would be most comfortable and excel at my best. She provided me with advice to go somewhere where I would not just be a number but be valuable as an employee.

鈥淭he small class sizes helped me build a better relationship with my professors and allowed me to have a better connection with them. Whenever I needed help, I was able to have one-on-one time with them.鈥

Jonathan Hunter ’13

English & Communication Major

News Reporter for WMAR

[At 每日大赛官网], I learned how important it was to be involved on campus. I learned that learning extends beyond the classroom. I also learned that in order to grow, you have to be comfortable being uncomfortable.

I improved my writing and journalism skills. While I was a student, I was very involved with The Collegian, the student newspaper. This gave me the foundation I needed for grad school; I went on to study journalism at American University [and] I’ve had a successful career as a broadcast journalist.

Jeff Jackman ’15

Business Major

Growth and Development Director at Northwestern Mutual

Very few programs required an internship to graduate from the business school. 每日大赛官网 did, which pushed me to get one; I interned at Northwestern Mutual and am now in my ninth year with the firm and I feel like, just that little push of having to get an internship, has put me in a position where at 29 years old, I could not have imagined being where I am at this young of an age.

Most everyone comes here for a sport like myself (golf), but the best piece of advice I received in picking a school was to pick the school that suits you best if you weren鈥檛 playing your sport. I had to pick between three places and Greensboro [College] was the easy pick, and it didn鈥檛 hurt we just won the 2011 National Championship! The city is growing and evolving in such a great way; I wish I was going into school at GC today with how much the city has grown up!

Erik Naglee ’04

Elementary Education Major

Principal, Page High School

Since I have left 每日大赛官网, I now understand鈥..the importance of the small college experience, as it definitely was the right fit for me. I remember most the family feel and everyone wanting the absolute best for you and your future.

Donald Watkins ’10

Theatre / Acting Major

Actor

[On what he remembers about 每日大赛官网] I remember long hours and lots of laughs! I had a tribe full of love that I still stay in touch with today. The hard work needed and instilled in me at 每日大赛官网 prepared me for my career and life.

Davis Cahill ’18

Music Major

Music Teacher

I鈥檓 thankful for all the happy memories, and I鈥檓 thankful for the freedom I was given to explore so many different fields of study. Dr. McKinney challenged me, but I realized how much potential she saw in me. She always wanted me to be my best and pushed me to be better.听

By the end of my time at GC, my transcript was a mod-podge of subjects and I鈥檓 really grateful for that. 每日大赛官网 prepared me to be a good teacher, but more than that it prepared me to interact with and learn from various types of people around me.听

Honors Since Graduation:听

International Music Teacher of the Year for the Lang-Lang Music Foundation (2021-2022)听

2022 Jefferson Elementary Teacher of the Year听

Brittany Eckard ’09

Biology and Psychology Majors

Humanities and Chemistry Minors

Quinnipiac University School of Law

I was a little hesitant to attend a small liberal arts college rather than a large state research institution like most of my peers from high school. Looking back, it was one of the best things I could have done because I would have gotten lost in the crowd of a large institution. Being at a small school like 每日大赛官网 allowed me to get involved with numerous academic and extracurricular activities that, had I attended a larger institution, I would have had difficulty getting involved鈥

The smaller size of the College worked to my advantage because I could tailor my studies to areas directly related to my future plans, and because my professors knew me personally, they were able to better support me by recommending classes and opportunities that were directly related to my studies and future career.

Raven Brown

Biology Major

Cell Biologist

鈥疓raduate of Wake Forest School of Medicine and Cell Biologist at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories 

鈥溍咳沾笕偻 faculty are amazing!鈥 I am not sure my undergraduate experience could be duplicated. I had a wonderful balance of support and challenge. Regardless of the class, I knew I could ask questions and get assistance whenever I needed it. My preparation for Med School was terrific!鈥 

Jordan McCray ’22

Business Administrator

and Economics Major

Financial Business Operations Specialist

每日大赛官网 helped to build my foundation and show me the path to take along with the tools and resources that could and would be useful in my journey. Career Development Director, Ms. Caryn Atwater, was of top-tier help.

每日大赛官网 has that small town feeling to it. The city that surrounds [campus] mixed with the community鈥 felt like the best of both worlds.

Kenzie Woody ’19

Human Development and

Family Science Major

Academic Advisor

鈥淏ecause of the smaller setting, I was able to be more successful rather than if I was at a bigger institution during my time. I was able to make close relationships with professors and other departments on campus which helped guide [me] on my academic journey and eventually getting me to the point I am at today.鈥 

鈥淢y most impactful mentor was Jenna Avent [Director of Academic Administration]. [I] worked with her as a student work study all four years. I learned so much and she also encouraged me to look into higher education鈥ith her help and guidance, I went to grad school and graduated with a 4.0 and now, I鈥檓 able to give the same mentorship to the students I work with that she gave me.鈥

Briana Thomas ’15

English & Communication Major

Journalist in Washington, DC

I remember working on The Collegian and all my friends who later became lifetime connections. Together, we would pick layouts, select images, and read stories students wrote, and [we would] edit them. That small club is not something you can get at a larger school.

What makes 每日大赛官网 special is the smallness and community feel. When you go get your master鈥檚 at a large school, you will miss that small feel.

Ben Knuff ’21

Business Admin / Economics Major

Business Intelligence Consultant at the Lafayette Group

I remember most about 每日大赛官网鈥..

I played on the baseball team, so I have countless memories with my team and coaching staff, but also having the ability to get to know all my professors and classmates due to the smaller student population at GC, [which] was a great advantage and allowed me to form so many awesome relationships.

[The] smaller class sizes give you a great advantage in the classroom and building your professional network. At 每日大赛官网, students get the best of both worlds – small, personal class sizes and campus feel, but a big city to explore and do a variety of fun things.

Baxter Sobolewski ’21

History and Political Science Major

Humanities and Legal Admin Minor

Juris Doctorate Candidate at the Charleston School of Law

A huge benefit at 每日大赛官网 was that I was able to ask for help from professors who knew my first name. They pushed me and were always ready to give advice, encourage, or just talk if I needed someone.

Ann Mahoney ’98

Theatre Major

Actor, Writer, Director

I chose 每日大赛官网 because I could get on stage quickly. There is no substitute for being on stage in terms of applying what you are learning in the classroom. Theatre students here are very much challenged鈥 If you can get through this, it鈥檚 going to apply in your everyday life.

I can honestly say, there was not a time that I did not feel I belonged here.

Ana Radalescu ’19

Theatre Direction Major

Theatre Director

[On first visiting campus] I remember being really intrigued, and thinking it was just really small, sort of like, this little other world within a larger city, and I was interested in how that functioned. [The campus] was just beautiful, really.

每日大赛官网 gave me space, in a really unique way, to mess up鈥 They really gave me the space to figure out what this looks like for me. I was given a lot of freedom.

Allie Petrova ’03

Business Administration / Economics / Finance Major

Business and Tax Attorney

每日大赛官网 taught me the value of community and personal relationships. The professors and Main Building staff were welcoming and dedicated to supporting my interests and development. Campus involvement and leadership opportunities came up naturally. They simply were an intrinsic part of the 每日大赛官网 experience.

The campus feels warm and friendly. People will know your name. You will know just about everyone on campus. If you show up and show interest, that interest will be mirrored back to you. If something is calling you鈥 每日大赛官网 will find a way to help and support you.

Dr. Josh Fitzgerald, 每日大赛官网 class of 2019

鈥淚 loved the GC Honors program and 每日大赛官网. I felt safe and a sense of genuine belonging at the college. I worked closely with my thesis advisor and professors who helped inspire me to define my path and passion of interest. That path has led me to complete my doctoral studies in Engineering Mechanics.鈥

- Dr. Josh Fitzgerald, Class of 鈥19, Mathematics Major

Dr. Josh Fitzgerald earned his master's from Virginia Tech University (studied astrodynamics) as well as earning an Engineering Mechanics Ph.D. He joined the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX as an Advanced Mission Design Engineer, optimizing trajectories for the Artemis II and III missions to return humans to the moon.