COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Butler inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma honors society

MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 months AGO

Luke Butler

Caleb Norling

Cody Newhart

Kimberly Yarnell

Emma Thielbahr

Evan Williams

Luke Butler, Pacific Lutheran University Golf

A 2023 graduate of Priest River High, Luke was recently recognized for his excellence on and off the field, earning an induction into the Chi Alpha Sigma honors society. The organization, which the Lutes joined in 2015, honors student-athletes who receive a varsity letter in their sport, achieve junior academic standing or higher after their fifth full time semester, and earn a 3.40 or higher cumulative grade point average.

Caleb Norling, Olivet Nazarene University Swimming

A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Caleb was named to the Dean's List for the 2025 spring semester. To achieve this honor at Olivet Nazarene University, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

Cody Newhart, Lackawanna College Baseball

A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Cody was named to the President's List for the 2025 spring semester. To achieve this honor at Lackawanna College, students must hold a 3.50 grade point average or better, with a minimum of 24 credit hours, which includes 12 credits during the most recent semester.

Kimberly Yarnell, Spokane CC Soccer

A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Kimberly, committed to Northwest University (Kirkland, Wash.) of the NAIA, was named to the honor roll for the 2025 winter semester. To achieve this honor at the Spokane Colleges, students must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Alex David, Rocky Mountain College Track & Field

A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Alex was named to the Dean's List for the 2025 spring semester. To achieve this honor at Rocky Mountain College, students must be enrolled as a full-time student and earn a grade point average ranging from 3.60 to 3.99 for the semester.

Emma Thielbahr, University of Denver Soccer

A 2022 graduate of IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) who also played soccer for Sandpoint High, Emma was named to the Dean's List for the 2025 winter semester. To achieve this honor at the University of Denver, undergraduate students must achieve a grade point average of 3.75 or higher for that quarter while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Evan Williams, Tabor College Baseball

A 2021 graduate of Sandpoint High, Evan was named to the High Honors Dean's List for the 2025 spring semester. To achieve this honor at Tabor College, a student must be enrolled as full-time student and earn a grade point average ranging from 3.70 to 3.849 for the semester.