HAMPTON, Va. -- A school-record 50 student-athletes were recognized at the 2021 Chi Alpha Sigma Virtual Ceremony on Wednesday night. Six earned honors for still meeting the requirements for the organization, while 44 were inducted into the honor society.

"In the most challenging of academic years, to have 50 student-athletes honored and inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma is a testament to the resiliency and determination of our young men and women," said Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey. "I extend my warmest congratulations to all of the honorees."

It's quite impressive and inspiring to see 50 student-athletes being recognized by Chi Alpha Sigma for their academic progress," said Hampton University Chancellor and Provost Dr. JoAnn Haysbert. "For the largest class of inductees in school history to be honored during a virtual school year, I congratulate not only the student-athletes, but their families along with the academic and athletic staffs."

Hampton University is the Virginia Delta Chapter of the National College Athlete Honor Society (NCAHS), Chi Alpha Sigma. NCAHS differs from existing organizations in that it will honor Junior and Senior student-athletes who have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.4 and have earned a varsity letter. 

The honor society promotes good citizenship, moral character, and leadership. The watchwords of the society are the 4 A's Athletics, Academics, Achievement, and Attitude. 

Inductees
Football: Ethan Cadogan, Justin Jackson, Clifton Mack, Axel Perez, Robert Prunty, Jr., Kyle Canada, Cameron Walker
Men's Lacrosse: Lonnie Jones
Men's Basketball: Najee Thomas
Men's Tennis: Roman Elmore, Fayzullokhon Mavlyudov
Men's Track and Field: Jordan Walker, Ellis Woodyard
Softball: Lauryn Brooks, Joya Greer, Kennedy Hickey, Kiaya Jeusi, Emily Kepple, Janae Lyles, Emily Workman
Sailing/Women's Tennis: Viktoria Ljungman
Volleyball: Alyah Barkley, Isis Black, Gabrielle Calloway, Brooklyn Irvin, Nevena Santrac, Barbora Tichackova
Women's Basketball: Alyssa Sweeney, Laren VanArsdale
Women's Tennis: Milena Amedieva, Viktoriia Grigoreva
Women's Soccer: Sheyenne Bonnick, Jannae Davis, Taylor Hosten, Leslie Jaiyesimi, Kennedy Peace, Camille Pereira
Women's Track and Field: Kamaria Horton, Shakeria Johnson, Jacqueline Jones, Maya Perkins, Kailyn Raines, Zuri Rashad, Diana Wickham

Honorees
Football: Aedon Johnson
Men's Lacrosse: Alton Benson, Michael Lawrence
Sailing/Women's Soccer: Isobel Finnegan
Women's Track and Field: Isis Brooks, Niyah Carpenter

For more information on Hampton University athletics, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.