Champions In Life
“ Being a Blue Devil means more than just being a college athlete . Along with being a Blue Devil comes being part of a family and endless support . I have been pushed in my last four years more than ever before and I have learned so much from my experience . Although I ’ m moving into the next chapter of my life I will always have my Blue Devil family and will always be so grateful for my experience at CCSU and how it has changed me not only as an athlete but as a person .”
Makenna Lommori Volleyball Yerington , NV
2015-16 Gail Rutz Award Honoree Most Outstanding Senior Female Student-Athlete
“ My time as a Blue Devil has helped me to identify the type of person I want to be for the rest of my life . The challenges of playing Division I football while being a full-time student have shown me there is a right way and a wrong way to handle every situation in life and that good things happen to those who choose to do things the right way . Moving forward , I will strive to never take the easy way out and handle all the adversity I will face in my life with honesty , integrity and pride ; the same way I handled all of the adversity on the playing field and in the classroom .”
Matthew Braddock Football South Windsor , CT
2015-16 Highest Male Student-Athlete GPA
“ My experience as a Blue Devil is something that I wouldn ’ t give up for the world . I have had the privilege to meet amazing people who I can now call family that I wouldn ’ t have had the chance to otherwise . At CCSU , I was able to accomplish many things on the track but more importantly discovered my purpose in life . Without my experience here at Central I don ’ t believe I would have found that purpose . The mindset I have moving forward with my athletic experience is that , there is no end to the possibilities you can create for yourself with hard work and determination .”
Jamal Fruster Men ’ s Track & Field East Hartford , CT
2015-16 Frederick M . Gladstone Award Honoree Most Outstanding Senior Male Student-Athlete
“ Through every challenge , my Blue Devil family has always been by my side , pushing me to be better , faster , and stronger . Being a Blue Devil has taught me to push my limits in everything I do and I now have the skills and tools to persevere and be successful . Central Athletics has made me the best version of myself and I am proud , and will always be proud to be a Blue Devil . ”
Elyse Malecki Lacrosse Hillsborough , NJ
2015-16 Highest Female Student-Athlete GPA