LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. — Dominic Boring, from Lancaster, Ohio, has made quite the name for himself at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. Having recently graduated, Boring has navigated the journey of higher education with exceptional prowess, earning two baccalaureate degrees in business while also distinguishing himself as a student athlete, earning the All-American Award as an undergraduate. Now, as he gears up to pursue a master’s degree in sports management at Pennsylvania Western University, he reflects on the lessons, triumphs and growth from his experience at Penn State Fayette.
Becoming the first in his house to earn a baccalaureate degree was no easy feat. Boring learned to shirk the temptations of procrastination, acclimate to a life far from home and stay committed to his athletic pursuit of basketball through three different coaches.
“There was an adjustment period every year except for the last two,” Boring said, recounting his experience on the court. “Every coach runs their system differently. [There are] new defensive schemes and offensive plays to learn.”
However, he was quick at making the best out of a tricky situation.
“I think it was good for me," Boring said. "Everything happens for a reason, and this was a great learning experience. College basketball was the main reason I came to Penn State Fayette, so I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.”