SHIPPENSBURG - Ryan Chase Boyer graduated from Shippensburg University May 7, during the commencement ceremony in Seth Grove Stadium. While attending Shippensburg, he was a member of the cross country and track and field teams.
Boyer was a two-time conference qualifier and a one-time regional qualifier for cross country. He was also a two-time All-Conference member of the 4x8 team and two-time member of the PSAC Conference championship team.
He completed his bachelor's degree in geoenvironmental studies and received certification in geographical information systems.
Boyer was a two-time medalist for Shamokin Area High School and a four-time district medalist. He then completed his high school running career at Southern Columbia, where he was a two-time medalist, and won the silver medal 4x4 team. He was also an eight-time district medalist and a three-time district champion.
He is a son of Rob and Renee Boyer, and brother of Randon Boyer. He is a grandson of Roger and MaryEllen Derk, of Shamokin, and Roger and Dianna Boyer, of Shamokin, and a great-grandson of Marie Kramer, of Shamokin.