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The CCBC community is defined by a can-do spirit that cultivates opportunity, nurtures aspirations and celebrates accomplishments.

Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni help make CCBC an excellent place to learn and grow. Get to know our current and past students, and people who contribute to the college’s goals of preparing students for transfer and career success, strengthening the workforce and enriching our community.

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Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali, a pre-med biology major, is on the path to becoming a heart surgeon serving first-generation and low-income communities.

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Larry Alston II

Through scholarship and determination, Larry earned an A.S. in computer science and a debt-free start to his IT career.

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Iyona Anderson

When Iyona Anderson enrolled in CCBC's continuing education program, she was looking for a job and a second chance. Now she is on her way to...

Beth Baunoch

Endowed Teaching Chair and Associate Professor Beth Baunoch is on a mission to broadcast the benefits of community college.

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Nicole Beeson

Nicole Beeson began pursuing nursing at CCBC. Now the senior health care executive is helping other students pursue their nursing careers.

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Eric Belyea

After a 20-year break, Eric earned a business associate degree while working full-time, thanks to CCBC’s flexible online classes and...

Kelly Blake

Kelly Blake

Kelly, an aspiring radiography student, is taking confident steps toward her dream of a career in health care.

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Branden Burrows

Branden found his major, communication studies, and supportive "family" in CCBC’s faculty, Male Student Success Initiative and...

Seth Cain

Seth Cain has turned a lifelong fascination with engineering and physics into a fulfilling teaching career at CCBC.

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Michael A. Carper

The business administration and accounting major and philanthropist earned CCBC’s 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award.

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Sagar Chapagain

The CCBC dual-degree recipient and 2015 President's Distinguished Graduate, is CCBC’s 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.

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Devin Clark

Devin earned an associate in computer science for free through a Marie Lloyd and Ed Lamon Scholarship.

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Kayla Clarke

Kayla, a general studies major, plans to pursue her nursing education through CCBC’s cost-saving Associate-to-Bachelor’s program.

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James Clidence

James studied psychology online at CCBC to enrich his roles as a pastor and EMT and set him on the path to earning his Ph.D.

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Shantell Comegys

Shantell, a mom of three, is pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice through CCBC’s flexible online classes and free tuition.

Maurice “Moe” Conn, MFA

G. Maurice “Moe” Conn holds an MFA in Scene Design and Technical Theatre.

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Charlotte Connelly

Charlotte, a communication and digital media major, found CCBC’s flexible and affordable course options a perfect fit for her busy life.

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Carter Costango

General studies major Carter found a healthy balance between academics, affordability and sports at CCBC.

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Angelina Curreri

Angelina, a communication and digital media major, finds her niche and herself at CCBC.

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Kelvin Dagadu

When the pandemic derailed engineering major Kelvin’s college plans, CCBC provided a vibrant experience beyond his expectations.

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Melinda Blomquist

Professor, Dance Program Coordinator and Artistic Director CCBC Dance Company

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Tommy Parlon

Associate Professor

Ciara Davis

Ciara Davis

Ciara, an elementary education major, is preparing for a career in special education while balancing full-time work and motherhood.

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Clifton Diaz

College graduate Clifton pursued a CCBC Criminal Justice Studies Certificate to advance his public safety career.

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Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

The former accounting major earned CCBC’s prestigious 2022 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award for her professional accomplishments.

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Nicholas Enoch

Nicholas, a general studies major, found his passion at CCBC, rising to become the editor-in-chief of the college’s newspaper.

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Amber Espinal

Amber jumpstarted her college education at CCBC through ECAP and is now double majoring in psychology and dental hygiene.

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Keith Ewancio

  • CCBC Alumni

The 1992 graduate was honored with the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award for his contributions to CCBC.

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Elijah Foster

Elijah is studying general studies at CCBC and rounding out his education with the Male Student Success Initiative, Honors and student clubs.

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Rosia Lynette Frazier

Communication and digital media studies major Rosia enjoys her turn after sending three of her children to CCBC.

Macie Gogel

Macie is turning her passion into a career by earning a Music Production and Audio Technology certificate.

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Dalton Goulding

Dalton is enjoying a thriving career after earning an online A.A.S. in cybersecurity.

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Meg Hamilton

Meg, a communication and media studies major, is enjoying free-tuition, honors classes and more at CCBC.

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Alona Harris

At CCBC, Alona gained the confidence to earn a business administration degree and successfully transfer to UMBC.

Grace Hernandez

Grace Hernandez

Grace, a first-generation college graduate, earned her nursing degree tuition-free at CCBC.

Maddison Hershey, ECAP

Maddison Hershey

  • CCBC Student

Why wait? Maddison earned her high school diploma and associate degree together, thanks to CCBC’s Early College Access Programs.

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Amber Hinson

After earning a Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technologist Certificate from CCBC tuition-free, Amber continued on to CCBC’s nursing program.

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Gillian Holland

Gillian, a general studies major, graduated from high school a year early with 27 college credits and is finishing her CCBC degree tuition free.

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Leah Howard

Leah, a fine arts major and fashion designer, began her CCBC education in high school thanks to the Early College Access Program.

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Alice Howes

Adjunct Faculty

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Shannon Hughes

Shannon, an electrician, earned a CCBC workforce training Construction Management Certificate to advance her career goals.

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Silvia Ilunga

Silvia, an Early College Access student, is on her way to becoming an RN through CCBC’s Associate to Bachelor’s program.

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Anderson Jaggernauth

After earning his CCBC associate degree in general studies debt-free, Anderson returned to pursue radiography.

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Hannah Jeremiah

Hannah, an international student and business administration major, found success at CCBC and the Degrees to Succeed program.

Melanie Judd

Melanie Judd

After taking classes at another college, Melanie found a good fit for her civil engineering education at CCBC.

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Sadaf Kaleem

International student and legal studies major Sadaf came to CCBC to enhance her master’s degree in international relations, affordably

Chitpreet Kaur, alumna

Chitpreet Kaur

Degrees to Succeed (UMBC) student and computer science major Chitpreet is on the path to a rewarding IT career.

Safia Kiran

Honors College student Safia accelerated her college journey, earning an impressive 46 credits in high school at CCBC through ECAP.

Abdoullah Konate

Abdoullah Konate

Honors student Abdoullah is thriving as a computer science major and international student scholarship recipient at CCBC.

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Adrienne Kraus Latanishen

Adjunct Faculty

Damon Krometis, MFA

Damon Krometis is a theatre teacher, director, and scholar based in Washington, DC. Before joining CCBC, he was an adjunct faculty member at...

Sandra Kurtinitis, Ph.D.

  • Trustee | CCBC Faculty/Staff

As president of the Community College of Baltimore County, Dr. Sandra L. Kurtinitis leads the largest provider of higher education in the Baltimore...

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Julie Lewis, MFA

Julie Lewis is a playwright, director and teacher. She received her BA in Writing Arts and Theatre from SUNY Oswego and her MFA in Playwriting from...

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Victoria Lizardo

Victoria, an audio engineer and events coordinator, enhanced her career by studying music production and audio recording at CCBC.

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Hunter Lubawski

Early childhood education major and dance instructor Hunter is thankful for the financial aid she’s received at CCBC.

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Bernard (Buzi) M'kumbuzi

Buzi, an Army veteran, studied ASL at CCBC before transferring to Towson University for a bachelor’s in elementary and special education.

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Vinny Maldonado

Nursing student Vinny is prepared for anything, thanks to the solid foundation he's building at CCBC.

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Shila Marshall

Shila, a Baltimore County College Promise Scholarship recipient, majored in psychology at CCBC and transferred to Towson University.

Anne McLaughlin

Anne, CCBC Essex coordinator for Teacher Education, was posthumously awarded the 2018 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.

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Sarahbeth Metzger

Sarahbeth, an Early College Access Program and online student, got a tuition-free headstart on her college credits in high school.

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Sasha-Rae Mohead

Mohead chose CCBC’s online Health Informatics and IT degree program to deepen her knowledge and opportunities in health care.

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Willia Montague

Adjunct Faculty

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Ixtle Montuffar

Montuffar, 2023 President’s Distinguished Graduate, graduated summa cum laude in General Studies with a certificate in Global Studies.

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Daniel Lewis

Associate Professor, Music Program Coordinator (Eastside)

Rebecca Ocampo

Associate Professor, Music Program Coordinator (Westside)

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Brian Comotto

Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, Music Production and Audio Recording Technology

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Casey Dickey

Assistant Professor

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Matthew Palumbo

Assistant Professor, Concert Manager

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Michelle Smith

Assistant Professor

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Joelle Arnhold

Adjunct Faculty

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Venkatesh Batni

Adjunct Faculty

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Michael Benjamin

Adjunct Faculty

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Frances Borowsky

Adjunct Faculty

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Andrew Dickenson

Adjunct Faculty

Megan Dimmock

Adjunct Faculty

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Bill Elliott

Adjunct Faculty

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Lynn Gambrill

Adjunct Faculty

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Sam Garrett

Adjunct Faculty

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Carl Hengen

Adjunct Faculty

Elizabeth Honeyman

Adjunct Faculty

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Jarl Hulbert

Adjunct Faculty

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Bonghee Lee

Adjunct Faculty

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Janet Crisalli Lindquist

Adjunct Faculty

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Abhinn Malhotra

Adjunct Faculty

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Clint McCallum

Adjunct Faculty

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Olivia Meadows

Adjunct Faculty

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David Saenz

Adjunct Faculty

Rachael Stockton

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Benjamin Nelson

  • CCBC Faculty/Staff

Assistant Professor, Philosophy

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Amani Nkere

Amani Nkere earned an associate degree from CCBC and now attends Morgan State University as a transfer student.

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Lisa Parker

  • CCBC Alumni

Lisa Parker's journey proves that it is never too late to start fresh.

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Vidhi Patel

Vidhi, a general studies major, was named the President’s 2024 Distinguished Graduate. Next, she plans to study fashion design at FIT.

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Dev Patel

Dev, a First Year Experience Mentor, earned his associate degree in General Studies at CCBC before transferring to UMD.

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Ashley Payton

Honors student Ashley found a passion for tech at CCBC. She studied computer science tuition free and now attends Towson University.

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Prae Pedran Borg

Prae chose the CCBC Nursing program, a Top 10 program in Maryland, for its reputation and convenience.

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Sabrina Pereira

Sabrina, an international student and a legal studies major at CCBC, found plenty of activities and connections during her time here.

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Edwina Perez

Edwina earned an associate degree in general studies while caring for two young children, thanks to her flexible class schedule at CCBC.

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Philemon Phalwas

Philemon, a registered dental assistant, turned to CCBC’s dental hygiene program to prepare for dental school to obtain a D.D.S.

Mary Praulina

Mary Praulina

Mary is on an exciting path to a new career in cybersecurity.

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Michael Prebil

Lost at university, Mike found clarity and purpose through CCBC’s wide-ranging, affordable classes.

Terri Raulie, MA

Terri Raulie is an Assistant Professor in the Performing Arts and Humanities Department at CCBC.

Jen Rabbitt Ring, MFA

Jen Rabbitt Ring is a professional voice, text and acting coach with an MFA rom Rutgers University.

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Richard Rohrs

The 1977 graduate of the Essex Community College/Johns Hopkins PA received the 2020 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award.

Dr. Amir Salehi

  • CCBC Faculty/Staff

Associate Professor, Philosophy

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Kristi Schaffner

Adjunct Faculty and Associate Director CCBC Dance Company

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Dr. Richard Scheper

  • CCBC Alumni

CCBC honored Dr. Richard A. Scheper, a CCBC alumnus and president of Jovian Concepts, with the "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" award...

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Angela Schwartz

Angela was able to engineer a career change tuition free by pursuing a sustainable horticulture degree at CCBC.

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Dennis Seymour

The CCBC Dean Emeritus, School of Business, Criminal Justice and Law received the 2015 Distinguished Alumnus award.

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Kabish Shah

The CCBC Alumni Association president was named the 2021 CCBC Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.

Amber Shaw, Veteran, General Studies Alumna

Amber Shaw

Amber began her next chapter by studying general studies at CCBC following her retirement from the U.S. Army.

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Robbie Smith

Robbie, a student-athlete and general studies major, has played on both CCBC Dundalk Lions and the Essex Knights baseball teams.

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Kasia Smith

A Metallica Scholars grant and CCBC certificate accelerated Kasia’s commercial truck driving career.

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Austin Smith

CCBC in three words: affordable, flexible and stress-free.

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Cole Stevens

Cole launched his career after high school with the 9-month CNC machine tool workforce certificate.

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Simbo T.

Accounting major Simbo found support and direction at CCBC after feeling adrift at a four-year university.

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Dumont Henriette

Cybersecurity and network technology major Dumont, a 2024 President’s Distinguished Graduate finalist, is prepared to lead in STEM.

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Gabriel Tanenbaum-Vogler

An Early College Access Program student, Gabriel began his environmental science and global studies at CCBC while in high school.

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Rama Thaher-Sawalhi

After earning a human services counseling degree and a Functional Nutrition and Holistic Healing Certificate, Rama is set for business.

Archana Thakkar

Honors student and general studies major Archana is charting an ambitious path in business technology through Degrees to Succeed.

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Camilla Timfe

Now a cybersecurity major, Camilla took CCBC information technology classes online from Cameroon.

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Akira Tisdale

After taking American Sign Language 101, Akira chose to pursue an associate degree in ASL and Deaf Culture.

Nick VanHorn

  • CCBC Faculty/Staff

Assistant Professor, Philosophy; Chair, Performing Arts & Humanities

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Meah Veraart

Meah is on track to achieve her dream of a Ph.D. in anesthesiology, thanks to her CCBC education and free tuition.

Tania Walker

Tania Walker

Fueled by a personal experience, Tania is dedicated to delivering compassionate care through dental hygiene.

Clara Weaver

Clara, an Honors student, pursued general studies and a Global Studies Certificate to enhance her service-based life and career.

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Connor White

The CCBC engineering technology major, with a geospatial applications concentration, found a new direction during grief.

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Traci Williams

Traci once cheered on others' dreams. Then, she decided it was time to pursue her own and earned an A.A. in English from CCBC.

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Lavar Williams

Lavar earned a general studies degree at CCBC, which he found to be affordable and life changing.

Dr. Mike B. Wilson

  • CCBC Faculty/Staff

Assistant Professor, Philosophy

Michelle Wright

Michelle is an Assistant Professor of History and Africana Studies.

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Jemimah (Mimah) Yakubu

  • CCBC Alumni

In just a month, Mimah gained the skills to launch a thriving food truck business, serving up West African flavors to eager crowds in and around...

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Evgeny Zabolotnykgh

CCBC in three words: opportunity, community and networking.

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Eric Zuniga

The business administration major attended CCBC Dundalk on an athletic scholarship for baseball.

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