Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight: Dalton Hamrick

Bethany, W. Va. – The Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight highlights Bethany College Scholar-Athletes that exemplify outstanding leadership as an athlete, student, or in other college and community activities. These Scholar-Athletes have distinguished themselves above and beyond both in the classroom and on the playing field.

Get to know this week's Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight senior Dalton Hamrick.

Sport: Men's Basketball    
Position: Guard
Hometown: Elkins, W. Va.
High School:  Elkins
Major:  Business Management
Minor:  Entrepreneurship

Activities outside of Athletics?
Playing basketball and hanging out with friends.

What is your dream job?
To be in the NBA.

Tips for being successful?
Don't get side-tracked or procrastinate, study and train hard. Make sure to always take care of your main priorities.

What does it mean to be a Scholar-Athlete?
Being a scholar athlete means although I am an athlete, I have focused on my academics because the main reason I am here is to get a degree. It also shows that I am able to balance out being an athlete and student.

Why Bethany?
I chose Bethany because of the small classroom size, the one-on-one opportunity with professors and to play basketball.  

What is your biggest accomplishment?
Accepting Jesus Christ as my personal Savior.

With COVID-19 restrictions, how have you adapted as an athlete and as a student?
As a student I have been able to dedicate more time to my academics and as an athlete I follow all protocols that are in place in order to ensure the safety of myself and others.

Favorite Professor on Campus?
Professor Anju Ramjee and Dave Diosi.

Favorite Class?
Anything taught by Anju Ramjee and Dave Diosi.

A Fun Fact about yourself:
I received more offers to run Cross-Country than I had for Basketball.