Stevenson University alumni Callum Robinson among victims mentioned in Mexican surfing trip tragedy
Updated: 3:16 PM EDT May 4, 2024
Stevenson University’s director of athletics, Brett Adams, shared the news with the Mustang Athletics Community, announcing the passing of Callum Robinson who graduated in 2015.Callum, along with his brother Jake and friend Jack Carter Rhoad, went missing during a surfing trip to Mexico’s Baja California coast. Authorities confirm that despite search efforts, they were not found alive and are believed to be victims of foul play. Mexican authorities have made arrests in connection with the case, and an investigation is ongoing. Stevenson released a statement to the community extending their deepest sympathies to Callum’s parents, Martin and Debra Robinson, who now mourn the loss of both their sons, as well as the family of Jack Carter Rhoad. Callum’s journey to Stevenson was marked by his exceptional talent and dedication. Hailing from Perth, Western Australia, Callum graduated from Sacred Heart College in 2008 before making his mark on Stevenson’s lacrosse program.Stevenson University lacrosse coach Paul Cantabene mentioned that he remembers Callum’s arrival, describing him as a formidable player on the field and a cherished friend off it. Ellen Roskes, the dean of Stevenson’s Fine School of the Sciences, also mentions Callum as a bright, athletic, and compassionate individual. Plans are underway to honor and celebrate Callum’s life tonight during a moment of silence at the start of the Men’s Lacrosse MAC Commonwealth Conference title game of Stevenson vs. Eastern University at 7 p.m. at Mustang Stadium in Owings Mills.
Stevenson University’s director of athletics, Brett Adams, shared the news with the Mustang Athletics Community, announcing the passing of Callum Robinson who graduated in 2015.
Callum, along with his brother Jake and friend Jack Carter Rhoad, went missing during a surfing trip to Mexico’s Baja California coast. Authorities confirm that despite search efforts, they were not found alive and are believed to be victims of foul play. Mexican authorities have made arrests in connection with the case, and an investigation is ongoing.
Stevenson released a statement to the community extending their deepest sympathies to Callum’s parents, Martin and Debra Robinson, who now mourn the loss of both their sons, as well as the family of Jack Carter Rhoad. Callum’s journey to Stevenson was marked by his exceptional talent and dedication. Hailing from Perth, Western Australia, Callum graduated from Sacred Heart College in 2008 before making his mark on Stevenson’s lacrosse program.
Stevenson University lacrosse coach Paul Cantabene mentioned that he remembers Callum’s arrival, describing him as a formidable player on the field and a cherished friend off it. Ellen Roskes, the dean of Stevenson’s Fine School of the Sciences, also mentions Callum as a bright, athletic, and compassionate individual.
Plans are underway to honor and celebrate Callum’s life tonight during a moment of silence at the start of the Men’s Lacrosse MAC Commonwealth Conference title game of Stevenson vs. Eastern University at 7 p.m. at Mustang Stadium in Owings Mills.
