WASHINGTON, Pa. -- Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) recognized 180 students as 2023 Alpha and Beta Scholars for maintaining a GPA higher than 3.7 for the duration of their enrollment. Students were recognized during a special ceremony on campus Monday, Oct. 2.

Of the 180, 110 qualified as Alpha Scholars for having or maintaining a 3.85 GPA or higher, and 70 qualified as Beta Scholars for having or maintaining a GPA that is between 3.7 and 3.85.

"We congratulate this year's Alpha and Beta Scholars and commend them for their continuing commitment to high academic achievement," said Dr. Jeff Frick, vice president for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. "These students possess the skills and practices essential for success in the classroom, and we are pleased to honor their accomplishment."

A complete list of both the Alpha and Beta scholars is below. 

Alpha Scholar Student-Athletes- 3.85 Cumulative GPA or Higher
Class of 2024
Ian Baughman- Men's Track & Field
Katie Brown- Women's Soccer
Cassie Carr- Women's Cross Country and Women's Track & Field
Kayla Daugherty- Women's Soccer
Abby Fullem- Softball
Sofia Jenkins- Women's Lacrosse
Justin Johns- Football
Luke Lestini- Men's Golf
Sam Stewart- Baseball
 
Class of 2025
Nolan Agostoni- Men's Soccer
Peyton Behling- Women's Soccer
Adalynn Cherry- Women's Basketball
Tori DiCesare- Women's Soccer
Devon Godde- Men's Soccer
Emma Humphrey- Women's Tennis
Pooja Potluri- Women's Tennis
Nidhi Pulicherla- Women's Tennis
Gannon Ryan- Men's Soccer
Aliya Schraeder- Softball
Jake Sinclair- Men's Cross Country and Men's Track & Field
Kevin Sullivan- Football and Men's Track & Field
Kalea Umali- Women's Soccer
Scout Zaas- Baseball
 
Class of 2026
 
Gianna Baker- Women's Lacrosse
Mya Bolinda- Women's Lacrosse
Luke Eckmann- Men's Golf
Linnea Johansson- Women's Soccer
Chloe LoCastro- Women's Cross Country and Women's Track & Field
Eden Ma- Women's Tennis
Sophia Maestra- Women's Golf
Alex Maslo- Men's Track & Field
Cameron Moss- Men's Basketball
Andrew Platt- Men's Golf
Sarahgrace Porter- Women's Track & Field
Kailer Spicer- Men's Water Polo
Ashley Theimer- Softball
 
 
Beta Scholar Student-Athletes-3.70 to under 3.85 Cumulative GPA
Class of 2024
Amanda Graves- Women's Swimming & Diving
Jadyn Hartner- Women's Track & Field
Emily Heck- Field Hockey and Women's Lacrosse
Nathan Petrarco- Men's Lacrosse
Anna Stroup- Women's Track & Field
 
Class of 2025
Dinah Bailey- Women's Golf
Skylar Bibbee- Women's Soccer
Zach Cernuto- Football
Camryn Cresci- Field Hockey
Dawson Dietz- Football
Dante DiMatteo- Baseball
Sydney Hoover- Women's Soccer
John Klein- Baseball
Matthew Lacek- Men's Golf
Ethan Marszalek- Baseball
Taylor Newton- Women's Swimming & Diving
Julian Paul- Men's Cross Country and Men's Track & Field
Brock Pennington- Men's Cross Country and Men's Track & Field
Ella Phillips- Field Hockey and Women's Lacrosse
Alex Puskaric- Men's Track & Field
Adrianna Sacramento- Volleyball
 
Class of 2026
Anthony Cestaro III - Men's Track & Field
Carson Chamberlain - Men's Track & Field
Tori DeVere - Women's Soccer
Patrick Duggan- Men's Track & Field
Alex Duing- Men's Tennis
Lily Giering- Field Hockey
Maria Gilles- Women's Cross Country and Women's Track & Field
Kesioluwa Ogundipe- Women's Tennis
John Ridilla- Men's Cross Country and Men's Track & Field
MacKenzie Schmeltz- Women's Golf
Preston Schry- Football
Ben Schuler- Baseball
Andrew Stephens- Football
Lauren Tekely- Women's Golf