Over 50 Student-Athletes Inducted into 2021 Chi Alpha Sigma Class
5/12/2021 11:00:00 AM | General, H.A.L.L. Program, Academic Support Services
South Orange, N.J. – A total of 51 Seton Hall University student-athletes were inducted into the 2021 class of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, the athletics department announced Wednesday.
The 2021 group of honorees joins over 320 Seton Hall student-athletes who have been inducted into the prestigious group since 2011. Founded in 1996 by Nick Mourouzis, a long-time football head coach at DePauw University, the non-profit organization was established to recognize varsity letter winning college athletes at four-year accredited college and universities.
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In order to earn this distinction, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 with at least junior academic standing and be of exceptional moral character.
As stated by the organization, its purposes are to:
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A perennial leader in academic success among its peers, Seton Hall's continued excellence in the classroom is evidenced by the department's commitment to resources as well as the student-athletes' commitment to furthering their education. The Hall's Charles W. Doehler Academic Center for Excellence with its main study area, group meeting spaces and private tutoring rooms, along with the outstanding mentoring and tutoring services provided by the Academic Support Services staff help provide student-athletes with an incredible learning experience.
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2021 Chi Alpha Sigma Inductees:
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The 2021 group of honorees joins over 320 Seton Hall student-athletes who have been inducted into the prestigious group since 2011. Founded in 1996 by Nick Mourouzis, a long-time football head coach at DePauw University, the non-profit organization was established to recognize varsity letter winning college athletes at four-year accredited college and universities.
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In order to earn this distinction, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 with at least junior academic standing and be of exceptional moral character.
As stated by the organization, its purposes are to:
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- Encourage and reward high academic scholarship of college athletes at four year accredited colleges
- To recognize outstanding academic achievements by intercollegiate varsity sport student-athletes
- To encourage good citizenship, moral character, and friendship among the high academic achievers in college athletics
- To recognize and honor the individual athlete, his/her team, sport, athletic department and university
- To mentor and provide leadership to other athletes.
A perennial leader in academic success among its peers, Seton Hall's continued excellence in the classroom is evidenced by the department's commitment to resources as well as the student-athletes' commitment to furthering their education. The Hall's Charles W. Doehler Academic Center for Excellence with its main study area, group meeting spaces and private tutoring rooms, along with the outstanding mentoring and tutoring services provided by the Academic Support Services staff help provide student-athletes with an incredible learning experience.
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2021 Chi Alpha Sigma Inductees:
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| Name | Sport |
| Alex Clyde | Baseball |
| Mark Diaz | Baseball |
| David Festa | Baseball |
| Steve Grober | Baseball |
| David Haberman | Baseball |
| Alex Nicolosi | Baseball |
| Brennan O'Neill | Baseball |
| Blaise Panzini | Baseball |
| Cole Patten | Baseball |
| Niko Piccolo | Baseball |
| Collin Sheehan | Baseball |
| Bobby Sheppard | Baseball |
| Ryan Sheppard | Baseball |
| Brandin Affrunti | Men's Cross Country |
| Peter Tyler Po | Men's Golf |
| Deven Ramchandran | Men's Golf |
| Hunter Ramee | Men's Golf |
| Cyrus Darvish | Men's Soccer |
| Jose Facusse | Men's Soccer |
| Nolan Fierro | Men's Soccer |
| Chase Hutson | Men's Soccer |
| JP Marin | Men's Soccer |
| Paavo Riihijarvi | Men's Soccer |
| CJ Tibbling | Men's Soccer |
| Christian Kopecki | Men's Swimming & Diving |
| Ben Puglessi | Men's Swimming & Diving |
| Joe West | Men's Swimming & Diving |
| Femi Funeus | Women's Basketball |
| Lauren Ginefra | Women's Cross Country |
| Emma Newgarden | Women's Cross Country |
| Meghan Vizzard | Women's Cross Country |
| Sarah Fouratt | Women's Golf |
| Emily Arellano | Women's Soccer |
| Dani Camilleri | Women's Soccer |
| Claudia D'Angelo | Women's Soccer |
| Marisa DiFonso | Women's Soccer |
| Lauren DiPietro | Women's Soccer |
| Laura Hooper | Women's Soccer |
| Lizzy Kirk | Women's Soccer |
| Emma Ramsay | Women's Soccer |
| Gabby Ciancio | Softball |
| Marisa Pla | Softball |
| Jaden Tate | Softball |
| Kiana Tate | Softball |
| Heidi Dickson | Women's Swimming & Diving |
| Ashley Diekemper | Women's Swimming & Diving |
| Genevieve Ross | Women's Swimming & Diving |
| Julie Stankiewicz | Women's Swimming & Diving |
| Eden Dolezal | Volleyball |
| Madison Frusha | Volleyball |
| Emilee Turner | Volleyball |
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