BRYN MAWR, PA - Bryn Mawr's graduating scholar-athletes are working diligently as they wrap up finals to enjoy their last week as seniors. The Bryn Mawr College Athletics community enjoyed a warm evening of dinner, awards, and congratulations on last Tuesday's Athletics Banquet. Still, with one more celebratory event before graduation, the graduating scholar-athletes will be honored at the Bryn Mawr Athletics Senior Brunch on May 15th.
 
In continuing to commemorate each scholar-athlete, here are a few more of their favorite or most memorable moment/s in athletics and their expected plans after graduation. Let us further celebrate their achievements on and off the field.
 
Aliya Stubenbord, from Forest Hills, NY, is an offensive forward player and goalkeeper for soccer. Stubenford describes, "The first time I visited Bryn Mawr, I went on a tour in the pouring rain. Even during the torrential downpour, I loved Bryn Mawr." After graduating with her bachelor's in international studies, she plans to search for a career back in New York City.
 
Adjoa Acquaah, from Salem, MA, is a freestyle swimmer and sprinter for outdoor track and field. She thoroughly enjoyed her time with teammates and friends at Bryn Mawr, but the most "Memorable moment was going to champs my sophomore year and breaking a 12-year-old school record." Acquaah will graduate with a bachelor's in neuroscience and a strong ambition of obtaining a hospital position in research.
 
Camille Franklin is a lacrosse midfielder from Austin, TX. Franklin says, "One of my most cherished memories is my first collegiate game. After two years of no competition because of covid, I was able to score the first goal of the game and have my first career hat trick." After graduating with her bachelor's in biochemistry and molecular biology, she "will be working as a medical assistant during a gap year," where she will later pursue her "masters in biochemistry and then applying to medical school."
 
Maddie Cohen is a soccer defender from Harrisburg, PA. Cohen voiced the difficulty of choosing just one memory "Because there have been so many great ones." Yet, she explains, "I have cherished every moment of stepping onto the soccer field in a Bryn Mawr jersey. I feel so grateful and happy that soccer led me to Bryn Mawr College, where I have met amazing people, coaches, teammates, and lifelong friends. I wish I had one more game day bus ride sitting next to Emma Ryan, or team dinner after practice, or pregame high fives with Jess Johnson and Sarah Lohrey." After graduating with a bachelor's in growth and structure of cities, she has exciting plans: "Next fall I will be continuing my education in the Master of Architecture program at Washington University's Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts in St. Louis."
 
Sarah Chapman is a field hockey offensive (forward) player from Smithtown, NY, sharing her favorite memory of Bryn Mawr athletics: "I will never forget my first game ever. I don't know if my heart has ever beat so fast and so loud. It was so cool, I could hear the beat in my ears and when the starting buzzer went off, everything went quiet." After graduating with a bachelor's in creative writing, "I plan on working at a publishing house as an editor and book cover designer, as well getting my novel published and making music with my sister in Philly."
 
These scholar-athletes have perfected the delicate harmony between mental challenges and physical demands, a remarkable achievement they will celebrate with friends and family on May 18th. All scholar-athlete graduates of the Bryn Mawr community will have time to shine as an inspiration for physical and mental toughness.
 
Once again, congratulations to the scholar-athletes of the light blue class of 2024, and we look forward to seeing all of your outstanding accomplishments!