Six Gator Soccer Players Graduate This Weekend
Friday, April 30, 2010 | Soccer
Gator soccer players Jessica Eicken, Caitlin Howard, Lauren Hyde and Angela Napolitano, members of Florida's 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Southeastern Conference championship soccer teams, receive their undergraduate degrees this weekend. Ameera Abdullah, a member of UF's 2006, 2007 and 2008 SEC title teams, also receives her degree this spring. Jenny Taylor, a member of UF's team since 2006 before injuries ended her collegiate career in 2008, also graduates. They were among the 52 current and former University of Florida student-athletes that participated in spring commencement ceremonies this weekend.
| Name | Degree |
| Ameera Abdullah | Recreation & Event Management |
| Jessica Eicken | Sport Management |
| Caitlin Howard | Journalism |
| Lauren Hyde | Sport Management |
| Angela Napolitano | Advertising |
| Jenny Taylor | Advertising |
The Gator football and men's track & field teams each have eight student-athletes who will receive degrees this semester. Seven baseball players, six soccer players, five gymnasts and four softball players and four men's swimmers are graduating. Three student-athletes each from men's golf and women's track and field will each receive their degrees.
