ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. – The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Athletics and Recreation held its 11th Annual Seahawks Scholarship and Leadership Reception on Tuesday, March 29, at Daugherty-Palmer Commons.
The reception included the 2022 Chi Alpha Sigma induction ceremony as well as recognition of the leadership and accomplishments of the St. Mary’s College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
After opening remarks by Director of Athletics and Recreation Crystal Gibson and Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation Jim Cranmer, the afternoon continued with the induction of the 19th class into the Maryland Beta Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma. This year’s induction class was comprised of 42 inductees while 37 members had their membership renewed.
“Seahawks athletics is proud to celebrate the academic success of its student-athletes. Inducting the largest Chi Alpha Sigma class in the history of St. Mary’s College of Maryland speaks to the incredible work, dedication, and sacrifice each of these amazing students put into everything they do, on and out of the playing arena. Those inducted represent the best and brightest and we are proud to recognize their excellence,” Gibson said.
| Chi Alpha Sigma Induction Class of 2022 | ||
| Ben Atkins Baseball | Matt Barlow M. Soccer | Alex Behzadi M. Track & Field |
| Jazlyn Benitez W. Swimming | Maggie Bennett W. Rowing | Anri Cifuentes Robinson M. Swimming |
| Brock Daniel M. Lacrosse | Lily Davison W. Lacrosse | Liam DeLone-Bellsey M. Soccer |
| Grace Dillingham W. Cross Country | Annika Drilling W. Rowing | Jack Eskay M. Soccer |
| Kyra Feinauer Volleyball | Camryn Gentner W. Lacrosse | Dylan Goldsborough M. Cross Country |
| Hannah Gorel W. Tennis | Owen Hill M. Lacrosse | Maggie Howells Field Hockey |
| Nikki Iacona W. Rowing | Naheed John M. Rowing | Seth Jones M. Basketball |
| Celina Kaufman Field Hockey | Noah Kellner M. Lacrosse | Jack Kennedy M. Swimming |
| Katelyn Kluh Volleyball | Evan Kostelecky M. Rowing | Rileigh Krell W. Swimming |
| Walker Krizman M. Lacrosse | Chyna Landon W. Basketball | Sam Leaman M. Rowing |
| Maddie Mayuga Field Hockey | Dexter Mueller Sailing | Nefret Perunko W. Soccer |
| Erin Piper W. Lacrosse | Cameron Rucker M. Basketball | Lauren Sapp W. Cross Country |
| Caleb Shankle M. Cross Country/Track & Field | Nancy Slaughter Volleyball | Grace Spurrier W. Lacrosse |
| Bella Sterner W. Tennis | Sydney West W. Rowing | Cal Wilcox M. Lacrosse |
| Two-Year Chi Alpha Sigma Members | ||
| Maddy Adams W. Rowing | Jackie Agyemang W. Tennis | Lauren Baker W. Soccer |
| Jayne Barkman W. Lacrosse | Katherine Bennett Sailing | Sophia Carlson Field Hockey |
| Gabrielle Corder Field Hockey | Kelly Emge Field Hockey/W. Lacrosse | Julia Faranetta W. Soccer/Sailing |
| Mary Kate Fitz-Patrick W. Lacrosse | Amy Forsbacka W. Cross Country | Emily Frieman W. Rowing |
| Lauren Giron W. Soccer | Lucy Gussio W. Lacrosse | Stephanie Heffron W. Lacrosse |
| Izzy Hermans W. Cross Country | Hallie Hershey W. Tennis | Tyson Johnson Baseball |
| Aidan Kelley M. Soccer | Sarah Kifer W. Soccer | Erin Krauss Volleyball |
| Erin Lanham W. Rowing | Rachel Lansbury Field Hockey | Cameron Mangold W. Soccer/W. Basketball |
| Leila McCloskey W. Swimming | Emma McNesby W. Rowing | Henry Morin M. Rowing |
| Sam Muir Sailing | Colette Nortman W. Rowing | Susanna Schmidt W. Lacrosse |
| Sam Sheats M. Tennis | Lilly Stein W. Rowing | Genna Viggiano Sailing |
| Taylor Wigglesworth Volleyball | Tyler Wilson M. Cross Country/Track & Field | Riley Woolston M. Rowing |
| Ashley Yurich W. Soccer |
The program continued with a student-athlete perspective presented by SAAC Co-President and senior women’s soccer player Lauren Giron.
Peter Krech, head women’s soccer coach and SAAC advisor, then recognized the campus and community service accomplishments and leadership of SAAC.
About Chi Alpha Sigma: Chi Alpha Sigma (???), the national college athlete honor society, is a nonprofit organization established in 1996 to recognize collegiate student-athletes who earned a varsity letter in at least one sport while maintaining a 3.4 or higher cumulative GPA throughout their junior and senior years. The newest members received a ??? pin as well as a certificate while the seniors received a ??? medallion which can be worn when they graduate in May.