2020s
Haleigh A. Medlin '21
is running the 2025 Boston Marathon as a member of the Miles for Miracles team fundraising for Boston Children's Hospital. As a freshman at Fitchburg State, Medlin was diagnosed with bilateral compartment syndrome (a condition that happens when pressure within the muscles builds to dangerous levels, according to OrthoInfo) in her legs after her first season on the soccer team. Doctors told that she would probably never run again. Around this time, she got a job as a personal assistant to a young girl with a rare genetic disorder. She immediately felt a kinship with the girl. While Medlin originally accepting her prognosis, in 2024 she got the itch to try running again. After successfully completing a 5k, she started running longer distances. She runs the Boston Marathon to prove to herself she can do something the doctors said she couldn't and in support of her young friend. Medlin is currently a PE teacher at Narragansett Regional and the girls soccer and track and field coach. Read more about Haleigh.
Asante J. Monteiro '21
ran the 2025 Boston Marathon. Asante graduated with his bachelors degree in Business Administration. If he looks familiar, it's because Asante worked for the Alumni and Development Office during his time as a student as a Phonathon Caller.
Matthew P. Murphy '20
has graduated from Suffolk Law School with his Masters in Public Policy and his Juris Doctorate. He currently works as Legislative Director with the Massachusetts State Senate.
Brody R. Tapply '25
has been appointed as a Full-Time Police Officer with the Town of Lunenburg. Brody just graduated with his degree in Criminal Justice and will be going through the Fitchburg State University Police Academy this summer.