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46 Inducted Into the 2023 Chi Sigma Alpha Athletic Honor Society 

WORCESTER, Mass. – A total of 46 Worcester State University student-athletes were inducted into the 2023 class of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, the athletics department announced last Monday. Chi Alpha Sigma recognizes student-athletes who are juniors or seniors in academic standing and maintain at least a 3.4 GPA. Inductees were honored at the 2022-23 Athletics Awards Ceremony on the campus of Worcester State University on May12, 2023.

Chi Alpha Sigma is the “academic fraternity that specifically recognizes four-year collegiate student-athletes for their athletic and academic successes.” The 2023 Lancer inductees represented all of the University’s varsity athletic programs and was the University's biggest class to date. "It is no surprise this is our biggest induction class. Our student-athletes have dedicated their time to making sure they are fulfilling the full responsibility of the title, student-athlete. We are so proud of all they have accomplished on and off the field," said Kelly Downs, Coordinator of Student-Athlete Services.

Director of Athletics, Michael Mudd expressed his sentiments about the Worcester State student-athlete's commitment to their academics in saying, "they shine not only on the field, court, track and ice, but also in the classroom. They are true role models on our campus." 

For more information regarding Chi Alpha Sigma, please visit their website at chialphasigma.org. 

 

A full list of Worcester State’s 2023 Chi Alpha Sigma Honorees and Members is listed in alphabetical order below: 

 

 

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WORCESTER, Mass. – On the evening of Monday, April 30 Worcester State University's student-athletes, coaches, administrators and board of trustees gathered in the Lancer Gymnasium to recognize the accomplishments of the Lancer student-athletes at the annual Athletic Awards Ceremony.

Worcester State's "Chi Alpha Sigma" student-athlete honor society were brought to stage to receive their chords. The senior recipients were: Jason Barrett, Justine Butler, Kayla Corcoran, Sean Corcoran, Abigail Danso, Eric Davis, Matthew Dent, Sydney Despres, Kyle Griffin, Brianna Hackett, Alexa Harvey, Anna Haynes, Ashleigh Howland, Marques Johnson, Rachel Lauzon, Devin Luce, Daniel Orlando, Edmond Peladeau, Megan Rouillard, Lindsay Ryan, Kathryn Salemme, Stephen Smialek, Dakota Smith-Porter, Beth Spinazzola, Jolane Thibualt, Christopher Walles.

 

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24 Seniors Inducted Into Fourth Chi Sigma Alpha Athletic Honor Society Class

WORCESTER, Mass. – In its new home, the Worcester State University Athletic Department held its student-athlete ceremony on the John P. Brissette Competition Court inside the Wellness Center on Monday, May 1^st.

 

Worcester State's "Chi Alpha Sigma" senior honorees were brought to stage and received their chords. The senior recipients were: Allison Baker, Katherine Becker, Anthony Bement, Caitlyn Brennan, Rachel Couto, Valerie Hoyle, Kayla Humphrey, Melanie Hunter, Shelby Jankins, James LeNoir, Alaina Martin, Daniel McGuill, Mary McKeown, Derek Moore, Charles Newman, Vanessa O'Donnell, Isaac Ofori, Kristen Pessa, Noah Phelps, Courtney Salisbury, Patrick Sharron, Crissostomos Villarreal.

 

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17 Seniors Inducted Into Third Chi Sigma Alpha Athletic Honor Society Class

 

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Tuesday night (May 3), the Worcester State University Department of Athletics held their annual senior awards banquet at the May Street Building where they recognized the athletic and academic accomplishments of the 2016 senior class.

“It is exciting to be able to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our student-athletes, both on and off the field,” stated Worcester State Director of Athletics, Michael Mudd.  “This event gives our institution the opportunity to celebrate their successes one last time before they graduate and begin their professional lives.”

17 seniors were recognized as they were inducted in the National College Athlete Honor Society “Chi Alpha Sigma”. Those seniors were Marissa Avanzato (Pittsfield, Mass.), Eva Bunszell (Bridgewater, Mass.), Casasanta, Drew Case (Plano, Texas), Amy DeFrancesco (Tewksbury, Mass.), Molly Downing (Dedham, Mass.), Dussault, Cassandra Goncalves (Ludlow, Mass.), Kristen Kenney (Rehoboth, Mass.), Kaylee Leduc (Swansea, Mass.), Dalena Le (Worcester, Mass.), Erika Lepkowski (Baldwinville, Mass.), Nicholas Maxner (Jefferson, Mass.), Katelyn Murphy (Billerica, Mass.), Dana Perry (Mendon, Mass.), Megan Ripke (Feeding Hills, Mass.), and Megan Shepard (Middletown, Conn.).

 

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22 Inducted Into Second Chi Sigma Alpha Athletic Honor Society Class

 

 

Senior Inductees Pictured Above - Top Row (Left to Right): Alyssa Hill, Julie Frankian, Teddy Ferreira, Mario De Jesus, Emil Dedo, Cody Osburn and Joe Perlak; Bottom Row: Alyssa Jasper, Sarina Lathrop, Cassie Giardina, Cheyenne Jennings, Amanda Caldarone and Danielle Clifford

 

Worcester, MA --- 22 student-athletes have been inducted into the second Chi Sigma Alpha honor society for student-athletes as announced by the Worcester State Athletics department.

Juniors and seniors who carry a cumulative 3.40 grade point average or higher through their fifth or seventh semester were nominated for selection into the prestigious honor society.

Nationwide, over 280 institutions of public and private higher education representing 40 states are members of the society as participating MASCAC schools include Bridgewater State, Fitchburg State and Salem State.

Seniors from this years class and last years were lauded at the 26th Annual Athletics Awards Banquet with an official certificate of induction and golden cords to recognize the outstanding accomplishment at graduation.

The main purpose of Chi Sigma Alpha is to encourage and to reward high academic scholarship of college athletes at four-year accredited colleges and universities. The society also recognizes outstanding academic achievement by intercollegiate varsity letter winners while encouraging good citizenship, moral character and friendship among the high academic achievers in collegiate athletics.

 

Senior Class Inductees
Name	Sport	Major	Induction Class
Danielle Candelieri	Women's Tennis	Communication Disorders	2015
Mario De Jesus	Men's Track & Field	Communication Disorders	2015
Alyssa Hill	Softball	Communication Disorders	2015
Sarina Lathrop	Women's Soccer	Business Administration	2015
Cody Osburn	Men's Ice Hockey/Baseball	Communication	2015
Junior Class Inductees
Name	Sport	Major	Induction Class
Marissa Avanzato	Softball	Communication	2015
Drew Case	Men's Ice Hockey	Economics	2015
Amy Defrancesco	Women's Cross Country/Track & Field	Psychology	2015
Molly Downing	Women's Track & Field	Occupational Therapy	2015
Cassandra Goncalves	Women's Tennis	Communication Disorders	2015
Kristen Kenney	Field Hockey	Public Health	2015
Kaylee Leduc	Women's Volleyball	Psychology	2015
Erika Lepkowski	Field Hockey	Health Education	2015
Nicholas Maxner	Football	Mathematics	2015
Andrew Miller	Men's Soccer	Criminal Justice	2015
Katelyn Murphy	Women's Lacrosse	Business Administration	2015
Dana Perry	Men's Track & Field	Computer Science	2015
Megan Ripke	Field Hockey	Nursing	2015
Lea Robichaud	Women's Lacrosse	Nursing	2015
Meghan Shephard	Women's Tennis	Occupational Therapy	2015
Salvatore Tecci	Men's Ice Hockey	Communication	2015
Victoria Watkins	Field Hockey	Business Administration	2015

 

 

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May 28, 2014

25 Inducted Into Inaugural Chi Sigma Alpha Athletic Honor Society Class

Worcester, MA --- 25 student-athletes have been inducted into the inaugural Chi Sigma Alpha honor society for student-athletes as announced by the Worcester State Athletics department.

Juniors and seniors who carry a cumulative 3.40 grade point average or higher through their fifth or seventh semester were nominated for selection into the prestigious honor society.

The seniors were recognized at the 25th Annual Athletics Awards Banquet with an official certificate of induction and golden cords to recognize the outstanding accomplishment at graduation.

 

 

 

Senior Inductees Pictured Above: Top Row - Adam Straughn, Dane Jobst, Meaghan Burns, Joe Carlier, Kelsey Cartwright, Christy Deininger, Gaby Gonet and Hannah Werneth; Bottom Row - Ali Barrett, Brooke Michanczyk, Jenna Pickard, Laura Sarkis, Amanda Turnbull

 

Senior Class Inductees
Name	Sport	Major	Induction Class
Ali Barrett	Women's Cross Country - Track & Field	Health Education	2014
Meaghan Burns	Women's Basketball	Nursing	2014
Joe Carlier	Baseball	History	2014
Kelsey Cartwright	Women's Soccer	Nursing	2014
Christy Deininger	Women's Track & Field	Elementary Education/Psychology	2014
Gaby Gonet	Women's Soccer	Nursing	2014
Dane Jobst	Men's Basketball	Criminal Justice	2014
Brooke Michanczyk	Women's Tennis	Communication Disorders	2014
Jenna Pickard	Women's Cross Country	Communication Disorders	2014
Laura Sarkis	Women's Tennis	Elementary Education	2014
Adam Straughn	Football	Communication	2014
Amanda Turnbull	Field Hockey	Psychology	2014
Hanna Werneth	Women's Track & Field	Occupational Therapy	2014
Junior Class Inductees
Name	Sport	Major	Induction Class
Derek Alves	Men's Soccer	Criminal Justice	2014
Amanda Caldarone	Women's Track & Field	Nursing	2014
Margo Clifford	Women's Soccer	Business Administration	2014
Matt Collamer	Men's Golf	Communication	2014
Emil Dedo	Men's Soccer	Chemistry	2014
Teddy Ferreira	Football	Business Administration	2014
Julie Frankian	Women's Basketball	Mathematics	2014
Cassie Giardina	Women's Soccer	Sociology	2014
Alyssa Jaser	Women's Volleyball - Track & Field	Nursing	2014
Cheyenne Jennings	Women's Basketball	Spanish	2014
Joe Perlak	Baseball	Business Administration	2014
Taylor Tomasetti	Women's Tennis	Occupational Therapy	2014