Tuskegee University student and baseball player Macahri Washington-Parker died on Sunday, the university announced.
Washington-Parker, who was a junior at Tuskegee majoring in mechanical engineering, was also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and served as a new student orientation leader. “We are heart-broken to learn of Macahri’s passing,” Tuskegee University president and CEO Dr.
Mark A. Brown said in a release. “We will come together to uplift his family and each other during this time. I encourage everyone to seek counseling as needed and lean on each other for support.”An infielder on the baseball team, Washington-Parker is a native of Montgomery and was a graduate of Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School. recipient of a Rose H. Lott scholarship presented by the Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. “Macahri embodied what it means to be a Golden Tiger, hard-working, committed, and always willing to lead by example,” Tuskegee University director of athletics Reginald Ruffin said. “His impact extended beyond the diamond into every space he entered on campus. Our entire athletics family mourns this tremendous loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.” Memorial arrangements have not been announced but will be shared by the university when available, according to a release. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our
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