WINONA, Minn. - Winona State has a tradition of honoring the Outstanding Graduates in each major program from the graduating class and six Warrior student-athletes were recognized as Outstanding Graduates this spring.
These students are selected by the faculty in their respective majors, and their accomplishments highlight the importance of being a Community of Learners. Please join in congratulating the Outstanding Graduates for Spring 2026. Honorees will be recognized at the Evening of Distinction Ceremony, Thursday, May 7
th, in the Kryzsko Commons Great River Ballroom.
The Winona State student-athletes recognized are:
- Ally Burger, Tennis: Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences: Movement Science | College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Bryn Elsenpeter, Softball: Individualized Studies | College of Liberal Arts
- David Nies, Football: Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences: Clinical Science | College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Joe Staff, Football: Business Administration | College of Business
- Bellamy Sukalski, Track & Field: Biology: Applied Health | College of Science & Engineering
- Carson Thompson, Football: Data Science | College of Science & Engineering
