In 2025, Mansfield was accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as the Pennsylvania Beta Phi 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 who are members of an association or organization that promotes academic achievement and varsity level athletics competition while holding commitment to the principles of integrity, sportsmanship, and overall development of their student-athletes. 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 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
Mansfield's athletic department's induction ceremony is held during the Mountie Awards, and inductees will receive a cord to wear with their cap and gown at Commencement.
Mansfield Chi Alpha Sigma Inductees
Class of 2025:
Marissa Allen : Cross Country/Track & Field
Madison Bailey: Softball
Natalie Blackstone: Softball
Carrie Claypool: Cross Country/Track and Field
Melissa Demo: Softball
Kristen Fulford: Women's Basketball
Jacob Houtz: Baseball
Sam Kozminski: Women's Soccer
Caydence Macik: Softball
Katelyn Mesch: Softball
Shannon Perlunger: Softball
Annabella Putnam: Softball
Emily Smith: Women's Soccer
Kenedy Stroup: Field Hockey/Women's Basketball
Emma Wonsick: Softball
Scott Woodring: Men's Basketball
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.
