Western New England University celebrated the academic and athletic achievements of 56 student-athletes from 17 varsity sports during the annual Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society induction ceremony held on Thursday, May 1, in the Downes Athletic Hall of Fame Room.
Hosted by the WNE Athletics Department, the ceremony recognized student-athletes who have distinguished themselves both in the classroom and in competition. Inductees into Chi Alpha Sigma—the National College Athlete Honor Society—must be juniors or seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher and must be endorsed by their head coach for excellence in character, leadership, and sport.
This year’s class comes just shy of WNE’s largest induction group of 58 in 2024, underscoring the University's continued emphasis on academic excellence among its student-athletes.
“The Chi Alpha Sigma induction is a meaningful milestone for our student-athletes who exemplify the balance of academic integrity, athletic commitment, and personal character,” said Director of Athletics Jennifer O. Kollins. “We’re proud to honor their dedication and celebrate their achievements.”
The 2024–2025 inductees represent a wide range of academic disciplines and athletic programs. Among this year’s class are multi-sport athletes and standout leaders from across New England and beyond.
The 2025 Chi Alpha Sigma Inductees:
Baseball
Zachary Drewry (Prospect, Conn.)
Softball
Kimberly Baumann (Enfield, Conn.)
Ava Blanchard (New Hartford, Conn.)
Alexandra Ferriouolo (North Haven, Conn.)
Gracie Hemstock (Cheshire, Conn.)
Alyssa Poisson (Chelmsford, Mass.)
Field Hockey
Amanda Burns (Attleboro, Mass.)
Claire Cronin (Suffield, Conn.)
Paige Remington (Suffield, Conn.)
Zoey Wexler (Manchester, Conn.)
Olyvia Whyte (Milford, Mass.)
Football
Nicholas Barrett (North Andover, Mass.)
Tyler Borwhat (Glenville, N.Y.)
Daniel Coveno (Woburn, Mass.)
Thomas Dion (Amherst, Mass.)
Michael Dogostino (Atco, N.J.)
Garison Emerson (Buxton, Maine)
Maxwell Hundertmark (Medway, Mass.)
Max Kupferschmid (Tolland, Conn.)
Brady Lafferty (Southington, Conn.)
Ryan Larson (Cumberland, R.I.)
Rogan Wotherspoon (Wyoming, R.I.)
Women’s Basketball
Shaina Cooney (Montgomery, N.Y.)
Caitlyn Hunt (Wallingford, Conn.)
Emma Kahn (Thomaston, Conn.)
Abigail Marasco (Hooksett, N.H.)
Emma Novajasky (Farmington, Conn.)
Men’s Cross Country
Nicholas Carlson (Middletown, Conn.)
Men’s Golf
Ryan Schlehuber (Billerica, Mass.)
Women’s Ice Hockey
Emma Birmingham (Enfield, Conn.)
Brianne Dube (Lewiston, Maine)
Men’s Ice Hockey
Nolan Dawson (Airdrie, Alberta, Canada)
Logan Palmer (West Winfield, N.Y.)
Brayden Patricia (Stewartsville, N.J.)
Justin Sullivan (Quincy, Mass.)
Women’s Lacrosse
Keegan McMahon* (Rocky Hill, Conn.)
Megan Spedaliere (Ossining, N.Y.)
Julia Weinert (Bethlehem, N.Y.)
Men’s Soccer
Christopher Jordan (Cromwell, Conn.)
Samuel Riley (Ludlow, Mass.)
Women’s Soccer
Emily Chojnicki (Newington, Conn.)
Emma French (Monroe, Conn.)
Lindsay Reidy (Chicopee, Mass.)
Women’s Swimming
Alexa Adams (Windsor Locks, Conn.)
Caitlin Hall** (Pittsfield, Mass.)
Caitlin Guntly* (Chicopee, Mass.)
Amanda Pillard (Connecticut)
Amanda Robinson (Woodbridge, Conn.)
Men’s Tennis
Nicholas Bayer (Bedford, N.H.)
Brandon Greger (Bristol, Conn.)
Thomas Roche (East Greenbush, N.Y.)
Women’s Tennis
Sydney Shepard (Windsor Locks, Conn.)
Men’s Wrestling
Peter Charnley (Concord, Mass.)
Charlie Maloy (Pocono Summit, Pa.)
Women’s Volleyball
Alyzza Alicea (Enfield, Conn.)
Taylor Geist (Denver, N.C.)
* Denotes two-sport athlete
** Recognized in 2025, inducted in 2024
For more information on Chi Alpha Sigma and WNE Athletics, visit wnegoldenbears.com.
