Major: Exercise Science

Melissa Garcia

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology: Exercise Science

Hometown

Los Angeles, California

My Greatest Supporters

My greatest supporters are my parents and brother. Also my extended family and friends. <3

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Driving onto SMC campus for a softball game as a freshman at NDNU thinking I should transfer here. When my junior year ended and NDNU closed, I indeed ended up transferring to SMC.

My Next Chapter

I plan on attending grad school to receive my masters in kinesiology and becoming a licensed chiropractor/athletic trainer.

Clubs and Activities

NDNU softball

Favorite Quote

“Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out”

— John Wooden

Adnan Mehmedovic

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology: Exercise Science

Hometown

Berlin, Germany

Selena Sandoval

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology: Exercise Science

Hometown

Merced

My Greatest Supporters

My mom and dad were my biggest supporters, always supported my decisions and helped me strive to be the greatest. I would not be where I am if it wasn't for them.

My Next Chapter

Will be applying for Doctorate of Physical Therapy School after taking a working gap year.

Favorite Quote

It's Too Easy..
To Give Up When Things Are Difficult...
Anyone Can Do That...
But That's NOT YOU...
You're an overcomer and no challenge is too big for you GOD..
Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.

— (1 John 4:4)

Ryan Elston

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology: Exercise Science

Hometown

San Jose, California

My Greatest Supporters

Shoutout to my all my family members and my best friend/dog Cody.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Graduation

My Next Chapter

Go make some money. Didn't grind these past 4 years to be poor.

Clubs and Activities

- Men's Lacrosse

Favorite Quote

You’ve got two legs and a heartbeat. What’s stopping you?

— Inuyasha

Niel Caldwell

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology: Exercise Science

Honors

Magna Cum Laude

Mens Sana In Corpore Sano

Hometown

Crested Butte, Colorado

Award Bio

Raised in Crested Butte, Colorado, and Santa Barbara, California, Niel Caldwell has lived in the Bay Area since 2009. He has savored his studies of Kinesiology at SMC and will next pursue a teaching credential in physical education. Niel enjoys being outdoors, making music and art, and spending time with his wife, son, and dog.

My Greatest Supporters

My wife and parents, hands down.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

It’s like being asked to pick your favorite child...

My Next Chapter

Pursuing a single-subject teaching credential with the intention of teaching physical education at middle school level.

Favorite Quote

“Reserving judgements is a matter of infinite hope.”

— F. Scott Fitzgerald

Madison Gallagher

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology: Exercise Science

Hometown

San Martin, California

My Greatest Supporters

My greatest supporters would be my family and teammates/ coaches

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

My favorite saint Marys memory would be playing softball on Cottrell field with my teammates!

My Next Chapter

The next chapters of my life would be going to graduate school.

Clubs and Activities

I was on the softball team for Saint Marys College

Favorite Quote

"you miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

— - Wayne Gretzky" - Michael Scott

Madison Roethler

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology: Exercise Science & Dance Choreography

Honors

Magna Cum Laude

Hometown

Portland Oregon

My Greatest Supporters

My mom, dad, and sister have given me endless love and support throughout my time at SMC, along with my incredible friends.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

My favorite SMC memory is being a part of the SMC Dance Company concerts. The constant energy, excitement, support, and love that is in the theater during show week is incredible and I am very lucky I was able to be a part of that.

My Next Chapter

I plan to continue working as a Physical Therapy Aide at Tice Valley Physical Therapy while preparing to move to New York City next year to pursue a career in professional dance.

Clubs and Activities

SMC Dance Company

Favorite Quote

"You can't start a fire without a spark"

— Bruce Springsteen

Kayla Dunham

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology: Exercise Science

Hometown

Antioch, California

Justin Poon

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology: Exercise Science

Hometown

Sacramento, California

My Greatest Supporters

My parents Lorena and Phil, my siblings, Vincent, Vanessa, Alexia, Andrea, and Jade. My friends and professors also helped tremendously through my four years at St. Mary's.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

My favorite memories at St. Mary's had to be meeting my friend's freshmen year, going to the many Blingo's and winning a Macbook, attending the men's basketball games, and traveling around the Bay Area.

My Next Chapter

I will be taking a gap semester to recuperate, next spring I attend to be enrolled in a graduate program to pursue a career in Physical Therapy.

Clubs and Activities

Proud member of APASA and IM soccer team

Favorite Quote

To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities.

— Bruce Lee

Jesse Grabow

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology: Exercise Science

Hometown

San Ramon, California

My Greatest Supporters

My parents and all of the members of the Saint Mary's Men's Basketball staff

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Watching Saint Mary's beat Gonzaga in the WCC tournament finals

My Next Chapter

Continuing my education to get my Master's in Sports Management here at Saint Mary's

Clubs and Activities

Men's Basketball Team Manager

Favorite Quote

"Hard work beats talent when talent won't work hard"