Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law

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“Your opponent doesn’t care - work harder.” That mantra from Ohio Northern University Head Wrestling Coach Ron Beaschler became the driving force behind Double Bear and Pettit College of Law valedictorian Adam Myers, JD ’26.

A native of Springfield, Ohio, Myers has built a career defined by discipline, determination, and relentless work ethic. He graduated high school with an associate’s degree, completed his undergraduate degree in political science two years ahead of schedule, and balanced the demands of collegiate wrestling, law school, and campus leadership—all while maintaining a perfect 4.02 GPA.

For Myers, wrestling became more than a sport during law school.
“Wrestling gave me time to reset between law classes and nightly studies,” he says. “I had to use my time wisely.”

As a first-generation law student, Myers credits the support of ONU faculty and coaches as instrumental to his success. “As long as you put the effort in, you can succeed,” Myers says. “ONU Law’s smaller class sizes allowed me to build personalized relationships with my professors and get the support I needed.”

Beyond the classroom and wrestling mat, Myers immersed himself in leadership and service opportunities. He served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review, worked for two years as a teaching assistant, and completed an internship with a business law firm in Dayton, Ohio.

His consistent leadership, professionalism, and work ethic earned him a job offer before graduation.

“Adam brings extraordinary competitive spirit to everything he does,” says Beaschler. “Whether in athletics or academics, he has a tremendous desire to achieve, succeed, and contribute. Positive attitude and motivation are keys to most things in life, and Adam Myers has both in abundance.”

Beaschler says Myers arrived at ONU with an impressive academic and athletic résumé—and exceeded expectations. Myers was a four-year member of the wrestling team, including two years while attending law school.

“Inside and outside the classroom, Adam is a strong, capable student with an inquisitive mind and excellent communication skills,” Beaschler says. “Combining athletics and academics at such a high level is a demanding challenge, and Adam handled it extremely well. That speaks to his motivation, drive, and determination.”

Like his college career, Myers’ commencement speech reflected unwavering focus and purpose—qualities that will undoubtedly continue to define his professional career.

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