WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Pennsylvania College of Technology Athletics Department inducted its inaugural class of Chi Alpha Sigma in a ceremony held at Le Jeune Chef Wednesday. The honorees included 21 student-athletes, representing 15 athletic teams, all six of Penn College's Schools, and a grade point average of 3.769.

"This is a great honor for our student-athletes, and we are very proud of all of their accomplishments in the classroom," Director of Athletics John Vandevere said. "This was an initiative spearheaded by Tom Zimmerman, and we cannot thank him enough for making this a reality for our Department."

Penn College is a member of Alpha Iona Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, which was officially chartered on January 8, 2019, and joins more than 220 Division I, Division II and Division III colleges and universities, including three schools from the North Eastern Athletic Conference, in recognizing elite student-athletes who succeed in their sport and in the classroom.

Student-athletes must be in their junior or senior year with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.4 to be eligible.

"It's a privilege to be part of this landmark event.  Each exceptional inductee traveled a unique path to earn this honor and, as freshmen, none resolved to be here," said Zimmerman, Psychology Faculty and Faculty Athletics Representative. "They leave here joined in a fraternity with the distinction of being the first at Penn College to bring faculty and coaches from across our campuses together to salute excellence in the classroom and in athletic competition."
 
 
Chi Alpha Sigma Senior Inductees
Cole E. Hofmann
Applied Technology Management
Baseball
 
Alex M. Zelger
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Baseball
 
Ryan C. Lockman
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technologies
Men's Basketball
 
Erin N. Shaffer
Advertising Art & Graphic Design
Women's Basketball
 
Thomas S. Runner
Building Construction Technology
Men's Cross Country
 
Daniel S. Hibbs
Business Administration Sport and Event Management Concentration
Men's Soccer
 
Lauren S. Herr
Construction Management
Women's Soccer
 
Stephen M. Helminiak
Civil Engineering Technology
Men's Tennis
 
Rylee A. Butler
Engineering Design Technology
Archery
 
Erica L. Gause
Nursing
Archery
 
Nathaniel A. Haefka
Applied Management
Archery
 
Chi Alpha Sigma Junior Inductees
 
Hayden N. Beiter
Residential Construction Technology & Management: Building Construction Technology Concentration
Men's Cross Country
 
David Carlson
Engineering Design Technology
Men's Cross Country
 
Christopher D. Hogan
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Men's Cross Country
 
Reagan G. McCoy
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology
Men's Cross Country
 
Austin S. Weinrich
Residential Construction Technology & Management: Building Construction Technology Concentration
Men's Cross Country
 
Ned W. Baumbach
Building Automation Technology
Golf
 
Austin M. Moscariello
Residential Construction Technology & Management
Golf
 
Gregory G. Dorsch
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Men's Soccer
 
Emily A. Wikane
Applied Management
Softball
 
David T. Fox
Civil Engineering Technology
Archery