Bryanna Pierce
  • athletic training
  • Class of 2015
  • Saint Clair, MO

Bryanna Pierce graduates from Central College

2015 May 29

Central College senior Bryanna Pierce graduated May 16 in Pella, Iowa, with a degree in athletic training. Pierce, of Saint Clair, was one of more than 250 students who completed degrees in 36 majors. Central's class of 2015 came from 18 states, including Florida, California, Arizona, Washington, Colorado, Ohio, New Jersey and Michigan.

Brian Peterson, professor of economics, served as class dean for this class of students since 2012 and gave a special address at baccalaureate. "I marvel at the ability of our graduates to accomplish as much as they have," he said. "I wonder when they sleep! I wish them all success after Central, and that they never forget that, as much as they think Central has helped them grow, they have helped Central grow as well."

At commencement, seniors also presented their class gift: the renovation of Maytag Student Center's outdoor patio. The patio was not included in a recent $3.125 million renovation of Maytag Student Center, but it is attached to the new campus restaurant Fred's, one of the most popular gathering spots. The class gift will help create a multi-faceted gathering place that complements recent indoor upgrades and makes the patio ideal for students to gather for live music events, studying or connecting with classmates outdoors.