Senior Spotlight
2/27/2022 7:48:00 AM | Women's Basketball
As the Syracuse Orange prepare to host Boston College in the Carrier Dome on Sunday, Feb. 2 (noon, ACC Network), we conclude our Q&A series with a senior spotlight in honor of Senior Day! In this edition we feature all five seniors Chrislyn Carr, Christianna Carr, Naje Murray, Alaysia Styles and Jayla Thornton.
Chrislyn Carr - Sr. - Davenport, Iowa
Degree: Bachelor's in communication and rhetorical studies
Degree: Bachelor's in communication and rhetorical studies
Degree: Masters in sport venue and event management
Degree: Masters in television, radio and film
Degree: Masters in Television, Radio and Film
Chrislyn Carr - Sr. - Davenport, Iowa
Degree: Bachelor's in communication and rhetorical studies
- How do you plan to use your Syracuse degree in the future?
I plan to use it in the sports industry and connect with new people. - What are your post-graduation plans?
My post-graduation plans are to spend time with family, travel and do all the things I love. - How do you hope to be remembered at Syracuse?
I hope to be remembered as a hard working, genuine person and for my character. I want my Syracuse legacy to be that we fought through adversity and never gave in. - What is something you have learned at Syracuse that you will take with you?
Something I learned at Syracuse is that connections are important and to invest in yourself. I learned to get outside of my comfort zone and be open to new things and doing new things. - What is your favorite memory at Syracuse university?
My favorite memory at Syracuse is our trip to the Bahamas and just playing different teams and meeting and connecting with new people.
Degree: Bachelor's in communication and rhetorical studies
- How do you plan to use your Syracuse degree in the future?
I one day plan to work in marketing, running social media and creating content for a company. - What are your post-graduation plans?
My post-graduation plans are to enjoy time with my family and celebrating my sister getting married a couple weeks after graduation. - How do you hope to be remembered at Syracuse?
Even when odds were stacked against us, we pulled through every tough situation that was thrown at us and we remained hardworking. - What is something you have learned at Syracuse that you will take with you ?
I learned a lot about myself and who I want o be and how to love myself through hard times. - What is your favorite memory at Syracuse university?
My favorite memory at Syracuse was going to the Bahamas. Also playing in Miami because it was warm and made my happy.
Degree: Masters in sport venue and event management
- How do you plan to use your Syracuse degree in the future?
In every way possible! A masters degree from this institution is life-changing. I will use my degree to continue to network with SU alumni and professors to make my way into the sports world. There was no better choice for my post-grad degree than Syracuse, I have loved every moment of my educational experience here. - What are your post-graduation plans?
I am hoping to just live free for a while back in my sweet home state of California and spend a lot of time with my family and friends. In terms of jobs, I know that I will never let go of basketball and I am excited to get my foot in the door in the world of basketball in a new role. - How do you hope to be remembered at Syracuse?
I hope to be remembered by my heart and my love. As cliche as that sounds, I want everyone to remember that I made them feel special in every conversation, smile and laugh we shared. I wore my heart on my sleeve at SU and I hope everyone felt it! If all I am remembered for is basketball, then I failed. - What is something you have learned at Syracuse that you will take with you ?
There is nothing more special than what my experience at Syracuse has given me. I learned a new strength in myself and a new ability to adapt. I learned that people matter above all else and all we have is each other. I am forever indebted. - What is your favorite memory at Syracuse university?
The nights where everyone is in my apartment; music on, TV on, laptops open, dancing, etc. But altogether, just wanting to be in one another's company. It's beyond special so I can't pick one but they're my favorite parts of the week. Specifically the road trip to Virginia, it consisted of bonding moments that I will never forget for the rest of my life.
Degree: Masters in television, radio and film
- How do you plan to use your Syracuse degree in the future?
I plan to use my degree by starting a freelance filmmaking career while also creating Hollywood films. - What are your post-graduation plans?
I plan to move back to California and reinvent myself! - How do you hope to be remembered at Syracuse?
I just want to be remembered as someone who gave it their all in all aspects of being a part of this university. - What is something you have learned at Syracuse that you will take with you?
One thing that I thought I knew but didn't fully understand until I got here was the concept that the only way out is through, and I am constantly learning every day to be where I am and push through to the next step. - What is your favorite memory at Syracuse university?
My favorite memories will always be having the girls singing their hearts out in my living room.
Degree: Masters in Television, Radio and Film
- How do you plan to use your Syracuse degree in the future?
I plan on being a studio host, sideline reporter, working in sports production or sports business in general. - What are your post-graduation plans?
First, I would like to pursue playing basketball professionally and then also seeking an off-the-court profession in the sports environment. - How do you hope to be remembered at Syracuse?
I want to be remembered as a student-athlete pursuing her journey with integrity and determination to fulfill her aspirations and represent the University/program's culture as a young black woman. - What is something you have learned at Syracuse that you will take with you ?
Dreams and goals sometimes have detours or can't be scripted but they can still be achieved. - What is your favorite memory at Syracuse university?
Playing the season opener on my birthday and developing relationships with the 'Newhouse Family'.
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