TOWSON, Md. - The Landmark Conference selects 23 senior scholar-athletes annually, recognizing student-athletes in each sport, and considering both academic and athletic achievements.
Senior Scholar-Athlete History
These honorees must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.20 and are chosen by a committee comprising Landmark Conference officers, athletics directors, senior woman administrators, faculty athletic representatives, athletic communications personnel, and diversity, ethnicity, and inclusion designees.
Christian Gingrich joins an impressive list as the fourth Elizabethtown Men's Indoor Track & Field Senior Scholar-Athlete, following the footsteps of Andrew Lesko (2017), Tommy Fitzgerald (2018), and Colin Elliott (2022).
Gingrich's athletic talents shone brightly at the 2023 Landmark Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, where he emerged as a double medalist for the Blue Jays. Securing bronze in the 3,000-meter run with an impressive time of 9:06.35, Gingrich's third-place finish also garnered him honorable mention accolades. Additionally, he clinched victory in the 5,000-meter run, crossing the finish line in 15:24.97 and earning first-team honors.
Beyond the track, Gingrich demonstrates a commendable commitment to academic excellence. Maintaining a stellar 3.95 grade point average, he pursues a major in mechanical engineering with a minor in music. His academic achievements include recognition on the 2022-23 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team, marking his inclusion for a third consecutive time on the Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll, and being named thrice to the esteemed United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team.
Dedicated to serving his community, Gingrich devoted his time from February 2022 to May 2022 to the Wheeled Shower Chair Community Project. This initiative involved extensive research, design, and construction of custom wheeled shower chairs for the Easterseals organization, showcasing Gingrich's commitment to making a meaningful impact beyond athletics and academics.
Currently, Gingrich is actively engaged with Clutch Catch II, contributing to the enhancement of a previous project focused on developing baseball-catching devices for hand amputees. In this capacity, he employs MATLAB Simscape models to analyze the stress and motion dynamics of the device, underscoring his dedication to innovation and inclusivity.