Lester Lefton Lester Lefton - Kent State University
Lester Lefton Lester Lefton - Kent State University
Lester Lefton Lester Lefton - Kent State University
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION<br />
MEMBER PROFILE<br />
Demetric Shaw, ’02<br />
Point Guard, Sundsvall Dragons<br />
Since graduating from <strong>Kent</strong> <strong>State</strong>, Shaw has been touring<br />
the international basketball circuit as a professional athlete.<br />
Currently, he is point guard for the Sundsvall Dragons, one of<br />
Sweden’s top professional basketball teams. A former member<br />
of <strong>Kent</strong> <strong>State</strong>’s 2002 Elite Eight basketball team, Shaw was<br />
instrumental in leading the Golden Flashes to the NCAA Tournament.<br />
Shaw, who holds a B.A. from <strong>Kent</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> in<br />
biology , calls Fort Worth, Texas, and Santiago, Chile, home.<br />
Most significant life accomplishment<br />
Being named an Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar. I struggled with<br />
grades my first year of college, disappointing my parents and<br />
myself. I made the Dean’s List the next three years in a row. It<br />
was great to be recognized not only for my athletic ability but my<br />
academic accomplishments as well.<br />
<strong>Kent</strong> <strong>State</strong> person who influenced me most<br />
There were many. Growing up, I didn’t have many black, male role<br />
models. Tim Moore is still someone I greatly admire today.<br />
Most memorable student experience<br />
The excitement on campus during the 2002 basketball season<br />
was at an all-time high. After winning the game that earned our<br />
team the Elite Eight status, my anatomy class gave me a standing<br />
ovation. It is an honor to be a part of <strong>Kent</strong> <strong>State</strong> history.<br />
Favorite campus memory<br />
I loved tailgating at football games and having the chance<br />
to be a fan.<br />
Something most people don’t know about me<br />
I’m a mad scientist. In middle school, I accidentally set fire to<br />
my parents’ backyard with my first science kit. I used water to<br />
extinguish a chemical fire — bad idea!<br />
Why I joined the Alumni Association<br />
I bleed blue and gold. My membership keeps me close to my<br />
<strong>Kent</strong> <strong>State</strong> family.<br />
Members support programs that:<br />
• Build and sustain lifelong relationships;<br />
• Encourage learning and professional growth;<br />
• Celebrate the successes of alumni, faculty and students;<br />
• Share the excitement of university accomplishments.<br />
www.ksualumni.org<br />
Ed Barrera Photography