HAMBURG, N.Y. – Today marks a special occasion at Hilbert College as we take a final moment to celebrate our Hilbert Hawks on campus. Tomorrow, we'll gather once more to cheer on the senior class as they walk across the stage to receive their diplomas from Interim President Michael Cornell at the Revive Wesleyan Church, 4999 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY 14075.

The Athletics Department extends its warmest congratulations to our seniors, who will officially graduate on Friday, May 8th.  We appreciate the contributions of these senior student-athletes made to their respective teams and the athletic department. 

The Class of 2026 profile:

• 53 total student-athletes is the largest senior class of student athletes in Hilbert College history  

• 24 of these student-athletes were recognized at the conference level for their athletic talents and/or their academic achievements   

• 34 of these student-athletes have maintained a cumulative gpa of 3.0 or higher 

• This class features the first-ever four-year student-athletes in football and women's hockey 

 Congratulations Seniors!
 
Kooper Aiken, football; Jacqueline Alaburda, ice hockey & lacrosse; David Alessi, baseball; Katelyn Bean, bowling; Carter Burke, soccer; Tia card, ice hockey; Shemia Clark, football; Andrew Cole, baseball; Caitlin Conrad, ice hockey, and lacrosse; Madeleine Cook, lacrosse; Tavi Cruz, football; Nikolas D'Andrea, soccer, volleyball, and lacrosse; Nathaniel Dell, lacrosse; Jacob Donner, soccer;  Jessica Dyche, soccer; Alex Ellison, baseball; Madison Esmond, golf, and softball; Patrick Evans, baseball; Mehkai Francis, volleyball; Aidan Franko, lacrosse; Garyson Gaud, volleyball; Emma Gionta, softball; Victoria Hanley, bowling; Joey Haynes, baseball;  Harley Hoag, baseball; Brody Hopkins, football, and baseball; Olivia Horn, lacrosse; Andrew Johnson, baseball, Jessee Jonathan, volleyball, basketball and lacrosse; Jacob Korte, soccer; Alex Krytus, lacrosse; Brooke Kwiecien, ice hockey; Billy LoBello, baseball; Drew Mascio, football;  Madison Matuszak, soccer, and lacrosse; Molly McKinnon, volleyball; Molly McManus, soccer; Jewely Monford, ice hockey, and lacrosse; Ronald Mort, baseball; Paige Mullen, bowling; Brenna Mulvaney, softball; Kristopher Newman, lacrosse; Tyler Noel, baseball;  Josh Polk, basketball; Shane Pray, baseball; Gabe Prohaska, golf; Jenna Revak, volleyball; McKenna Rice, volleyball, and lacrosse;  Michaela Rice, volleyball, and lacrosse; Laura Smith, soccer; Vanessa Van Slyke, soccer; Jason Vullo, soccer; John Watson, baseball; and Clifford Zeigler, football. 

We are incredibly grateful for the contributions these student-athletes have made to their teams and to the Hilbert College Athletics Department. Throughout their academic and athletic journeys, many have faced and overcome significant challenges. Through perseverance and dedication, they have achieved the ultimate goal of every Hilbert College student - earning their degree.

As you watch our graduates, you'll notice the special blue and gold cords they are wearing. Generously provided by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, these cords recognize their hard work, commitment, and dedication as student-athletes during their undergraduate years.