McKinney inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma 

The Emory & Henry College Department of Athletics in conjunction with Chi Alpha Sigma (XA), the National College Athlete Honor Society, has announced the members of the inaugural induction class for the organization’s “Virginia Xi Chapter.” which includes Sydney McKinney of Big Stone Gap - Women’s Basketball.

The Department of Athletics, in coordination with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, uses the following criteria for induction into the Xi Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma:

• must have earned at least one letter in a varsity intercollegiate sport and be in good standing with their team;

• must have achieved at least junior academic status after their fifth semester;

• must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.40;

• must have endorsement from the head coach of their sport;

• must be recommended by the college’s chapter advisors;

• must be of a good moral character.

Emory & Henry is one of seven institutions in Old Dominion Athletic Conference - Bridgewater College, Hollins University, University of Lynchburg, Randolph College, Sweet Briar College and Virginia Wesleyan University - to sponsor a chapter in the nationwide organization.