BALTIMORE, Md. -- Five Morgan student-athletes participated in the Athletic Excellence Fund's (AEF) first shadow program with the Baltimore Ravens this August. 

The AEF and the Ravens agreed to begin a pilot program that would allow student-athletes to shadow front office executives and other Ravens personnel.  The purpose of the new shadow programs is to allow busy, time-exhausted student-athletes a short amount of time to gain exposure, and to get a glimpse into careers that they are interested in pursuing.  

The Ravens' organization is a good fit because of their location and popularity in Baltimore.  Many student-athletes aspire to take their classroom learning and on-court skill sets to the professional sports arena as executives and professionals. This opportunity allows them face-to-face conversations with those that have already carved out career pathways to success. 

The opportunity allows organizations like the Ravens an early look at intern candidates, and perhaps future employees.  Additional upcoming shadow opportunities for student-athletes will include Baltimore's McCormick & Company.      

The Athletic Excellence Fund, the primary fundraising vehicle launched in February 2016, has a focused mission to collect corporate and individual giving for the MSU Athletics department.  It's core fundraising goals are to secure resources for student-athlete scholarships and professional and personal development for student-athletes. 

The Morgan student-athletes currently participating in the Baltimore Ravens shadow opportunity include:

Name:Kayla Price
Major: Sports Administration
Year:Rising junior
Area of interest: marketing/PR - my preference is to work in Sports Analysis/Recruitment (Scouting).
Sport Played: Womens tennis

NAME: Lenier W. Tucker, Jr.
MAJOR: Accounting
YEAR: Rising Junior
AREA OF INTEREST: Financial Management & Human Resources 
SPORT PLAYED: Cross Country and Track & Field

NAME: Ivy Harrington
MAJOR:  Journalism with a concentration in Broadcast
YEAR:  Rising Senior
AREA OF INTEREST:  I am interested in enhancing my knowledge and gaining experience in the following areas: Public and Community Relations, Media and Marketing.
SPORT PLAYED:  Women's Basketball

NAME:  Christopher Clack
MAJOR: Sports Administration 
YEAR: Rising Junior  
AREA OF INTEREST:  Sports Agent / Pro Team Executive
SPORT PLAYED: Football (Quarterback)

NAME:  Ariel McNeil
MAJOR:  Public Relations, School of Communications
YEAR:  Rising senior
AREA OF INTEREST:  Public Relations, Marketing & Promotions
SPORT PLAYED:  Competitive Cheer