The speaker for this ceremony was V. James DeVincentis, better known as Jim or Jimmy D, owner and managing partner of Pittsburgh-based Przyborski Production Inc., a commercial content production company that focuses primarily on television commercials. DeVincentis earned his Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in 1975 from Kent State with a telecommunications degree in the College of Fine and Professional Arts. After an All-American high school swimming career, he was awarded an athletic scholarship to join Kent State’s swim team. During his tenure, the team went on to win three Mid-American Conference (MAC) titles in 1972, 1973 and 1974. During that time, DeVincentis won a total of 14 MAC titles — seven relay and seven individual. He set seven Kent State school records, seven MAC records and was voted MAC MVP. Additionally, he qualified for the NCAA National Championships all four years. Upon graduation, no swimmer had won more titles in the history of the MAC.
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