LC State Establishes Chi Alpha Sigma Chapter
Lewis-Clark State College has become the Idaho Beta Chapter of the National College Athlete Honor Society.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Softball
Lewis-Clark State College established the Idaho Beta Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society. The chapter recognizes student-athletes at accredited four-year institutions who meet academic requirements.
Why it matters
The chapter gives Lewiston-area student-athletes a formal way to be recognized for combining athletic participation with academic achievement. It extends a national honor society's membership standards to a campus in the region.
Membership requires junior or senior academic standing, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, and at least four full-time semesters or six quarters of college coursework after high school. The chapter's initial induction size has not been reported.
The players
Chi Alpha Sigma
The National College Athlete Honor Society is a nonprofit organization recognizing student-athletes at accredited four-year institutions and is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
Nick Mourouzis
Mourouzis founded Chi Alpha Sigma in 1996 while serving as head football coach at DePauw University.
Lewis-Clark State College
The Lewiston, Idaho public college hosts the newly established Idaho Beta Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma.
The details
Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by Nick Mourouzis, who was head football coach at DePauw University at the time. Alisha Alexander serves as the chapter's advisor, and the Idaho Beta Chapter was accepted by the national organization, which is a nonprofit certified by the Association of College Honor Societies.
Timeline
1996: Chi Alpha Sigma is founded by Nick Mourouzis.
November 3, 2026: Lewis-Clark State College's Idaho Beta Chapter is announced.
Season Trajectory
Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by a former DePauw University head football coach to recognize college athletes who meet strict academic standards. The Idaho Beta Chapter extends that national framework to Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston.
Student-athletes at Lewis-Clark State College who meet the 3.5 GPA and coursework thresholds can now seek induction into the honor society. Eligibility depends on junior or senior standing and the semester or quarter requirements listed by the organization.
The takeaway
Student-athletes who want to be recognized for academic work should check whether they meet the cumulative GPA and coursework requirements. Those eligible can ask their campus advisor, Alisha Alexander, about the induction process.
Further reading
For more on campus athletics in the region, see Softball coverage from Lewiston.
More information
Learn more about membership requirements on the Chi Alpha Sigma organization information page.
