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To the Seniors of the Class of 2024,

Wow! Where have the four years gone? The coaching staff can't thank each and every one of you enough for all of the hard work you have put into this program. You all have shown great determination in getting to this point in your career by overcoming many obstacles. Senior year and graduation are finally here but the determination you have shown will be needed for the rest of your life. No matter what happens in your life, always remember the things you learned and the hard work you continued to display through your time here at Bucknell. We know that if you remember those things, you will be successful in anything you choose to do with your life. You will always be a part of the Bucknell baseball family. Good luck to all of you in your future endeavors.

Coach Smith

**Coach Heather will deliver his personal message to each senior on Senior Day.

**Coach Neitz and Coach Kieffer will provide their messages in person.

Scott Heather** Jason Neitz Brett Smith Josh Kieffer

Thank you to our seniors for your guidance and commitment to the sport. Although I only had a small window to get to know you, you have all made a lasting impression on me. I appreciate the leadership and attitudes you had every time I saw you whether that be in the training room or out on the baseball field. Wishing you all endless success and joy in your future endeavors. ~Maddy

Maddison Miller

Messages from the Underclassmen

I've never laughed or enjoyed spending time with a group of guys more than this senior class. Love you all and look forward to what the future holds. Ya Velcome John Moltz. ~Sean Keys

Seniors, thank you guys for always being great teammates, but more importantly, great friends. I will always remember the success and memories we had together. I am very grateful to call you guys some of my closest friends. I wish you guys nothing but the best in your future endeavors and you know who to call if you need a dental procedure done. Love you boys. ~Brady Swenson (Doc)

Thank you boys for the past 3 years. You guys welcomed us into the program (with a handshake line) and showed us the way. I will forever cherish all the times we stepped on the field together and the nights in the mods and gateways. I am excited to see what all you guys accomplish. Much Love! - Karpo

Corson- Cors, you were probably one of the closest things to a brother I had on the team. Through thick and thin, you gave me your honesty and support. After long days at the field, where I thought I had no chance at seeing the field, you always found a way to bring a positive aspect at the end of the day. You were someone that I could joke around with but also someone I could use as a crutch through tough times. You took me under your wing and I couldn't have asked for someone better to help me out. You taught me balance on and off the field, learning to move on after a long day, and to appreciate the small things... and maybe a thing or two about U.S. history. Although the times we had were short lived, I will remember some of those days and nights for the rest of my life. From sep and high tee to mixers with the field hockey team and die in the backyard. I better see your ass down in Harrisburg so I can show you how to golf. Love you brother, this is just the start. ~The real Doc.

Voytovich- Grant, just wanted to wish you the best of luck with everything going forward and am excited to follow your journey. Thank you for the sacrifices you put into this team, it was a pleasure being able to play with you. ~Andrew Swenson

Sinins- Sinins, best of luck going forward brotha. Thank you for everything this past year, I am looking forward to seeing what the future holds for you! ~Andrew Swenson

Patel- Nikhil, thank you for all the mixers and for being someone that brought the whole team together. Those nights will be some of the best nights of my life. Thank you for everything you did for the team this past year. Best of luck with the new job in Philly, love you dude. ~Andrew Swenson

Adamo- Adamo, you are the man. I see a lot of yourself in me and you are someone I truly look up to. I love the way you go about things and how you treat people. You were a great captain and I look to hopefully lead the same way you did this season. You were a guy that I could always look to if I ever needed anything and someone that I could consult regarding any issues whatsoever. I wish you nothing but the best my friend and hopefully get to catch up again soon. Love you brotha. ~Andrew Swenson

Vucovich- Admiral Vuch, thank you for everything this season. Bright future ahead of you, best of luck going forward. ~Andrew Swenson

Reimer- For the times I got to spend with you, I had a great time man. Best of luck in the future. ~Andrew Swenson

Carroll- BROTHAAA... You're a great dude and I don't think people tell you that enough. One of the most level-headed and intelligent individuals I have ever met. Thank you for being the man this season on the bump. Best of luck on future endeavors. ~Andrew Swenson

Messages from the Underclassmen

Dear Seniors, Thank you all very much for being exceptional role models and leaders for us freshman and the whole team. We cherish every moment we have spent together and we would not have had such an amazing first year here without you guys. You were all extremely welcoming and made us feel right at home immediately. We will all miss you, but we know you will all do great things and we can’t wait to watch you succeed and come back to campus in the future. I will never forget the fires we had and all the countless hours we spend hanging out together at the house. You have set an amazing example for us on what we should strive to be when we are seniors. You are all amazing people and we can’t thank you enough for all you have done for us and we can’t wait to watch you succeed in the future. ~Dante Pavone

Dear Seniors, To the seniors, thank you for being great mentors to the freshman and myself personally. I have learned many things from you in different ways from different seniors. You are all unique and special in your own ways and each made a great impact on me more than you know. They are great role models to the freshman, and made coming into school an easy transition. The relationship that we created with the seniors was like having an older brother and we are all very grateful to have them. I wish the best of luck to all the seniors after college and we will all miss you!

~Chris Morabito

Three years of endless memories. We spent endless amounts of time together on and off the field. I couldn’t ask for a better group of guys to be by my side. Thank you and I know big things await each and every one of you. ~Nick Mulvey

Seniors - I just wanted to say thank you all for the past 3 years. I will forever cherish the laughs and memories that we have been able to make together. You guys have been nothing but great teammates and friends. Thank you for looking out for me and the rest of the guys on this team. I will forever be grateful for you men. Best of luck in the real world! Brotha get a haircut. ~BK (Billy Kender)

Seniors, Thank you for our great times together. I have loved every second of the last three years with you guys. It has been a roller coaster of a year and you guys have never strayed away from leading us ahead. I know how much you care about this team, and I want you to know that it does not go unnoticed. Looking back, the baseball field has only been a piece to our relationships that will last a lifetime. I have managed to spend summers, long weekends, and baseball games with you guys, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. The simple things of hanging in the backyard and bus rides are what make every hard-fought game worth it. I look forward to keeping in touch with you guys after Bucknell. You are a special group that hold a special place in my heart. Whatever you guys need, don’t hesitate to reach out. Good luck boys! ~Tyler Dunn

You guys are some of my best friends and I’m glad I was able to get to know you all so well. Thank you for being my brothers on and off the field. I wish all of you the best of luck and know you will all accomplish big things. ~- TO

NicAdamo #28

Hometown: Paramus, New Jersey

Major: Psychology

Future Plans: Job in Human Resources.

Favorite Baseball Memory: Walking off Navy in the Patriot League Semi-Finals.

Message to Coaches: Thank you for pushing me everyday to be the best player and version of myself. As well as being a part of a great program and meeting my best friends for life.

Message to Parents: Mom and Dad, thank you so much for doing whatever you could to get me to practices and workouts. Thank you for pushing me to succeed in everything I do and supporting me through all the ups and downs. I love you.

Message to Underclassmen: : Boys, I can’t imagine going through life these past few years with anyone else. The love I have for each and every one of you cannot be measured. You guys are my best friends and I can’t wait to see what God has in store for you guys.

Nicolas, as young as two and a half we knew you had a love for the game. When we would travel, a bat, glove and ball where the first things you would pack. You would wait for your brother to come home so he could pitch, or play catch with you. I will never forgot, one early summer night when you were 4, hearing a ding of the bat and ball and I looked out only to see you hit off the tee.

Your passion for the game has afforded you so many opportunities, and we could not be more proud of you and where it has taken you. We are so excited to see what the future holds for you. Thank you for taking us all on this incredible journey with you. Onto the next adventure!

NicAdamo #28

Graeme Carroll #41

Hometown: Kinnelon, NJ

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Future Plans: Satellite Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin.

Favorite Baseball

Memory: Beating Duke my sophomore year.

Message to Coaches: Thank you so much for taking a chance on me. It's been amazing to be able to play this game for four more years.

Message to Parents: Thank you for supporting me through everything on and off the field. I know I couldn't be where I am right now without you both.

Message to Underclassmen: Live the life. Days are long; years are short.

Dear Graeme,

s hard to believe that your college baseball days are coming to a close. Bucknell has been such a positive experience for you. You’ve gotten a great education, played baseball at a high level, received tremendous leadership from your coaches, and made lifelong friends in your teammates and their families. What more could one ask for?

As you said several years ago, “This game is much more than just a game; it’s a metaphor for life. Failure is inevitable, and it’s more than just your response to it, it’s your actions that determine what happens next. Resilient, in a word, that’s what baseball is.”

We have thoroughly enjoyed following your baseball career from your tee ball days to today. We have so many fond memories of your playing days. We wish you much success as you complete this chapter of your life and begin the next. We look forward to seeing how your future unfolds. We are so proud of the young man you have become, both on and off the field. To say we are truly blessed is an understatement.

“Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical.

“A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.

With love, Mom, Dad, Braeden, and Kristyn

Graeme Carroll #41

Jacob Corson #3

Hometown: Hughesville Pennsylvania

Major: Education

Future Plans: Pursuing playing opportunities.

Favorite Baseball Memory: Hitting a game winning home run at Lehigh my Junior year.

Message to Coaches: I can't thank the coaches enough for pushing me to be the best player and person I can be. Thank you to Coach Heather and Coach Neitz for believing in me and giving a skinny kid from a small school a chance to play Division 1 baseball Thank you Coach Kieffer for the countless rounds of BP. Thank you Coach Smith for putting up with me when I ask for the 1000th time how my swing looks.

Message to Parents: Mom and Dad I will never be able to repay you guys for everything you've given me. You guys are my life's greatest blessing for everything you do for me. Mom, thank you for being at every game and driving me around the country to chase my dreams. Dad, thank you for working so hard so I could always have everything I needed. Thank you for introducing me to the greatest game in the world! I love you both more than anything in the world!

Message to Underclassmen: Seems like just yesterday I was a freshman getting ready for our first fall intersquad. Hard to believe that this is my last semester at Bucknell. It goes by fast so enjoy the moment. You won't remember striking out and the errors you make, but you will remember the legendary mafia games, the bonfires at the house, and caf sits. Enjoy everything because before you know it, you will be writing your message to the underclassmen too! FO6

Jacob,

What an incredible ride this has been! These years at Bucknell will stay with you forever!

You have always known who you are and what you wanted to do. You have set goals and worked hard to achieve them. We could not be prouder of you and all your accomplishments!

The future starts now; this is only the beginning! Keep pursuing your goals and finding the success you always dreamed of.

You are the greatest joy of our lives, don’t ever forget it!

Love, Mom and Dad

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” -Eleanor Roosevelt

Jacob Corson #3 #9

Nikhil Patel #19

Hometown: Allentown, Pa

Major: Finance

Future Plans: Private Equity at LLR Partners in Philadelphia

Favorite baseball memory: Our win against Penn State my Junior year. The most fun game I have ever lived through.

Message to Coaches: Thank you for the opportunity to play at this level and have the best four years of my life. I'm so appreciative of the continued support and opportunities through all that I dealt with in my career. There is no group of coaches that I would rather have played for.

Message to Parents: Thank you for always supporting me through the ups and downs, especially when playing at this level was a long shot. None of this would have been possible without you and I'm forever grateful.

Message to Underclassmen: Enjoy every moment that you get to play this game and let there be no regrets about the effort you put in on and off the field, it all goes by way too fast.

Cherish the time you get to spend with your teammates. When you look back at college you won't be glad you went to bed early that night.

Dear Nikhil,

What an incredible journey you have taken us on! We have loved every minute from watching you play T-ball to now, watching your dreams come true on the mound at Bucknell. Your resilience through the tough times have helped transform you into the strong, talented, and determined man you are, on and off the field.

As your next chapter of adulthood begins, remember to stay true to yourself, trust your instincts, and always, follow your dreams!

We are so incredibly proud of you! Always remember, no matter where life takes you, how much we love you!!

The most important investment you can make is in yourself”~ Warren Buffett

Love Always, Mummy, Papa, Nilay and Ami

Nikhil Patel #19

Hometown: Hortonville, NY

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Future Plans: Staying at Bucknell for one more year to get my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.

Favorite Memory: Anytime that I got to play in front of my family and make them proud.

Message to Coaches: To Coach Heather and Coach Neitz: Thank you both for always believing in me and for helping me to become the best version of myself.

Message to Parents: Thank you for your unwavering support and sacrifices, which have molded me into the young man I am today. Your love and guidance has been the basis of all my success and achievements.

Message to Underclassmen: Stay true to yourselves.

Dear Bryce,

We are so very proud of your resilience, your accomplishments and most of all the respectful young man you are! We know you’ve faced challenges, but you stayed motivated, strong, and worked hard. We admire your strength and determination. As you end this chapter, work towards your master’s degree, and your future as an Engineer, we wish you much success, good health, and lots of happiness that you so deserve. Stay humble, ambitious, and easy enough on yourself to laugh and have fun and your future will be bright. Remember how much you are loved and that you will always have the support of your family!

Love, Mom & Dad

Bret, Anna, Joey, Peyton & Presley

Bryce Reimer #40

Bryce Reimer #40

Ben Sinins #6

Hometown: Maplewood, NJ

Major: International Relations

Future Plans: Undecided.

Favorite Baseball Memory: Winning a State Championship in High School.

Message to Coaches: Thank you so much for the opportunity to continue playing baseball in college and for helping me develop into the best player and man I can be.

Message to Parents: Thank you for everything. I am forever grateful for the sacrifices you have made, the lessons you have taught me and for always being there for me. I love you guys.

Message to Underclassmen: Thank you for being such great friends. I'm excited to see what is next for you all. Don't be a stranger.

We have loved watching you pursue your baseball journey and are amazed at all the incredible experiences along this path. We greatly admire your discipline, hard work, perseverance and accomplishments. As your biggest fans, we could not be prouder of the man you have become and cannot wait to see where your adventure will take you next.

All our love,

Mom, Dad, Sophia and Alexandra

Ben Sinins #6

Grant Voytovich #5

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Major: International Relations

Future Plans: Hopefully to work in the sports industry!

Favorite Baseball Memory: Beating Penn State in Happy Valley during the 2023 season.

Message to Coaches: Coach Heather, thank you for all that you've done for us and continue to do! My experience playing baseball here at Bucknell has been nothing short of amazing, largely thanks to you and your support.

Message to Parents: Mom and Dad, a "thank you" doesn't feel like enough when I think about the impact that you have had on my life. Your endless support, guidance, encouragement, and sacrifices have given me every opportunity that I could have ever dreamed of, and for that, I am forever grateful.

Message to Underclassmen: Fellas, it has been an honor to share the field with you over the past four years. I wish you guys nothing but the best moving forward, and I seriously can't wait to see the things you accomplish both on and off of the field!

Grant,

We celebrate you and your personal growth, academic success, and dedication to baseball at Bucknell.

May your future be filled with success and happiness. We are so proud of you.

Congrats, G!

Mom & Dad

Grant Voytovich #5

Connor Vucovich #36

Hometown: Lancaster, PA

Major: Computer Science and Engineering

Future Plans: Software Engineering at the DOD.

Favorite Baseball Memory: Win Against Penn State on Dollar Dog Night.

Message to Coaches: Thank you for providing me the opportunity to grow not only as a player, but as a man. I appreciate all that you have done for us and the freedom you've given me to get the most out of the whole college experience.

Message to Parents: You were always there making sure that I could pursue whatever it was that I wanted to. I cannot thank you enough for all the trips, the 1a games at Lakepoint, and everything else that you did not have to do to get me to where I am today. I love you both so much.

Message to Underclassmen: I am a firm believer that you are the company you keep, and I can say without a doubt that the man I am today is simply a reflection of all of you. (Hopefully you consider that a compliment.) Strive to get the most out of every day you have here. #modcity

Connor,

You must feel incredibly proud of all you have accomplished, both on and off the ball field, as you graduate from Bucknell. Looking back, you can see how the sport has positively impacted your life: You have developed lifelong friendships. You understand how perseverance, commitment and teamwork reaps success. And, baseball has provided our family with enough funny stories to last a couple of lifetimes!

From your first baseball lesson with Coach Glenn at 4 years old through this final year at Bucknell, you have grown into the man you are today. As you embrace the next chapter in your life, remember that God is with you and has a plan for your life. We are here to support and cheer for you through your journey! And, we are so immensely proud of you, son!

Love, Mom and Dad

Connor Vucovich #36

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