TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –– Florida A&M University has been accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as the Florida Rho Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma (XAΣ), which recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA institutions who excel in both the classroom and competition.
 
Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach Nick Mourouzis. His goal was to provide outstanding student-athletes with an opportunity to become connected within a fraternal association that aligns their educational and athletic successes for a lifetime.
 
In order to be inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student-athlete must attend a four-year accredited college or university that is a member of the NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA. The honoree also must achieve at least junior academic standing by the fifth semester or seventh quarter, as determined by the certifying institution, and must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade-point average of a 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale).
 
Carrie Tollison will serve as advisor for Florida A&M University's chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma. Florida A&M University held its first ceremony today with 43 inductees.
 
Chi Alpha Sigma (XAΣ) Class of 2024
Evan Badger, Baseball
Janmikell Bastardo, Baseball
Michael Blackwood, Baseball
Sebastian Greico, Baseball
Adam Haidermota, Baseball
Grant Harrison, Baseball
Ty Jackson, Baseball
Benjamin Kim, Baseball
Argene Lynn, Baseball
Joseph Pierini, Baseball
Broedy Poppell, Baseball
William Simmons, Baseball
Jared Townsend, Baseball
Xerian Ximinies, Baseball
Kendall Bohler, Football
Tyrese Gibson-Battles, Football
Koby Gross, Football
Chase Lloyd, Football
Lawrence Martinez, Football
Patrick Jean-Pierre, Golf
Marcus Taylor, Golf
Miles Taylor, Golf
Myles Chapman, Men's Track & Field
Darien Lawrence, Men's Track & Field
Jaydon Sanford, Men's Track & Field
Junior Victor, Men's Track & Field
Skylar Balezgar, Women's Basketball
Amaya Gainer, Softball
Lauryn Peppers, Softball
Kiauna Watson, Softball
Veronica Rodriguez, Tennis
Shaniya Berry, Women's Track & Field
Madison Gordon, Women's Track & Field
Zoe Hightower, Women's Track & Field
Denae Hill, Women's Track & Field
Karen Odeomene, Women's Track & Field
Serenity Williams, Women's Track & Field
Kalia Todd, Volleyball
Ashlyn Boles, Cheer
Stacia Gardner, Cheer
Mai Graves, Cheer
Nausicaa Imuzai, Cheer
Nia Rankin, Cheer
 
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Visit ChiAlphaSigma.org for more information.
 
About the National College Athlete Honor Society
The National College Athlete Honor Society, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1996. Theta Chi Alpha and Chi Alpha Sigma work with state chapters of two- and four-year institutions to recognize college student-athletes who excel in their sport, the classroom, and the community. The National College Athlete Honor Society is part of an athletics community made of diverse groups and supports all efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion.