ELMHURST, Ill. - Elmhurst University recently inducted its second class of student-athletes into its chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma (XAΣ), the National College Athlete Honor Society. 

Elmhurst joined Chi Alpha Sigma in the fall of 2020 inducted 85 student-athletes in its first-ever class last spring.The Bluejays added 47 members in their 2022 induction class. 

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 and must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade-point average of a 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale).

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.

Elmhurst's 2022 Chi Alpha Sigma class includes the following student-athletes:
Emma Alberico (Women's Soccer)
Jordanis Bakirtzidis (Men's Basketball)
Kelsey Becker (Women's Track & Field)
Eric Berezne (Men's Soccer)
June Bering (Women's Tennis)
Morgan Bilancia (Women's Tennis)
Ryan Brenner (Football)
Gaby Castillo (Women's Lacrosse)
Kamauri Cowsen (Football)
Ericka Creek (Women's Track & Field)
Ava David (Women's Track & Field)
Javi De La Torre (Men's Cross Country/Track & Field)
Rachael Dickenson (Women's Track & Field)
Bryce Drews (Men's Basketball)
Maria Emiliani (Softball)
Taylor Fuchs (Women's Golf)
Glen Garino (Men's Cross Country/Track & Field)
Sydni Gizynski (Softball)
 Alex Goodell (Men's Soccer)
Taylor Harazin (Women's Basketball)
Isabely Hernandez (Women's Track & Field)
Hannah Horn (Volleyball)
Jakob Hunter (Men's Lacrosse)
Huda Hussaini (Women's Track & Field)
Sam Johnson (Women's Soccer)
Colton Kraus (Football)
Karly Krown (Softball)
MJ Lessila (Women's Soccer)
Michael Lieggi (Men's Cross Country/Track & Field)
Jose Lopez (Wrestling)
Ben Luke (Men's Lacrosse)
Hayden Madsen (Men's Soccer)
Hanna Matuszewski (Women's Track & Field)
Sophia Micos (Women's Basketball/Women's Lacrosse)
Erin Murray (Volleyball)
Lindsey O'Donnell (Women's Golf)
Brianna Pisauro (Softball)
Alyssa Rafuse (Women's Cross Country/Track & Field)
Pauline Schallmo (Women's Tennis)
Valerie Schallmo (Women's Tennis/Women's Lacrosse)
Brady Shenise (Men's Soccer)
Jared Szaltis (Men's Track & Field)
Marisa Vandini (Women's Golf)
MaKenzee Velchek (Women's Soccer)
Ashlee Welch (Women's Golf)
Novelee Wiley (Softball)
Jonathan Zapinski (Men's Basketball)