BETHANY, W.Va. - Bethany College has been accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as the West Virginia Theta Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma (XAΣ), which recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year institutions who compete at the varsity level, demonstrate strong academic achievement, and participate in athletics programs that promote integrity, sportsmanship, and the overall development of student-athletes. 

With the establishment of its chapter, Bethany College will recognize qualifying student-athletes who meet Chi Alpha Sigma's academic and athletic standards. To be eligible for induction, student-athletes must achieve junior or senior academic standing, complete the required semesters of coursework, and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. 

Heather Taylor and Kacey Morrison will serve as advisors for Bethany College's Theta Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma whose 2025-26 inaugural class consists of 29 student-athletes representing 11 varsity sports.

2025-26 Inductees

Izek Baldwin
Timberlyn Blankenship
Kate Botti
Averie Braymer
Joe Bruggeman
Jada Carter
Andie Clark
Lauren Cooper
Taylor Dusenberry
Emma Fleckenstein
Lindsey Garrison
Jazmin Gonzalez
Reece Henderson
Troy Hixson
Emma Jackson
Chloe Lee
Brooke Markland
Olivia Masciantoni
Ethan McHugh
Trista Morris
Jaden Nestor-Fox
Makenna Philson
Kaedlee Potter
Ryan Reasbeck
Lexie Reid
Deena Rosenthal
Cole Thomas
Emily Wenger
Katelyn Ziems

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.