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Clarke High School's Senior Athletes Honored
Students achieved a variety of accomplishments on the playing field, in academics and in service to the community.
Clarke High School's graduating senior athletes were recently for their athletic and academic accomplishments at the Annual Senior Athletic Scholarships and Awards Dinner, according to the East Meadow School District.
Principal Timothy Voels also shared his appreciation for all of the work the athletes have accomplished and the strides they have made.
“They have placed their influence on the tenor of the building,” he said. “They have made Clarke a better place.”
The following athletes were award and scholarship recipients for their accomplishments on and off the field:
Army Reserve Scholar-Athlete Awards – Alexander Evangelatos and Shelby Frisa
Maurice “Bud” Chianese Awards – Haley Anderson, Jada Atchison, William Colvin, Amanda Cornell, John Fogarty, Shelby Frisa, John Joseph Fusco, Melanie Garces, Jonathan Hess, Tristynn Mercedes, Alyssa Pekunka, Samantha Rodriquez and Julianna Vuotto
Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Awards – Kristen Keller and Enndy Nunez
Scholar-Athlete Awards:
Haley Anderson
Jada Atchison
Kimberly Canas
Alexander Cavanaugh
Thomas Clappi
William Colvin
Amanda Cornell
Justin DiFilippi
Sean Dunn
John FardelloneJohn Fogarty
Shelby Frisa
Melanie Garces
Jonathan Hess
Kristen Keller
Jacob Kmiotek
Christopher Kuzminski
Melissa Lizarazo
Tristynn Mercedes
Enndy NunezAlyssa Pekunka
Maria Pham
Jacob Praga
Brian Raichel
Cassidy Richards
Samantha Rodriquez
Matthew Seelinger
Julianna Vuotto
Joseph Weinberg
Kyle Wenzel
Distinguished Scholar-Athletes – Haley Anderson, Alexander Cavanaugh, Alexander Evangelatos, John Fogarty, Maryam Kahn and Samantha Rodriquez
Joan Case Outstanding Female Athlete Award – Nicole Wahlig
Paul Hanly Outstanding Male Athlete Award – John Fogarty
Highly Accomplished Male Athlete – Joe Fusco
Highly Accomplished Female Athlete – Tristynn Mercedes
Chris Williams Memorial Scholarship – Matthew Seelinger
Jack Boyle Sportsmanship Awards – Maryam Khan and Christopher Kuzminski
Parents and Booster Club Scholarship Awards:
Haley Anderson
Brandon Aran
Jada Atchison
Alexander Cavanaugh
Thomas Clappi
Amanda Cornell
Justin DiFilippi
Alexander Evangelatos
Shelby FrisaJohn Joseph Fusco
Jonathan Hess
Joseph Hoffman
Kristen Keller
Jacob Kmiotek
Samantha LaScala
James Morace
Alyssa Pekunka
Jacob PragaGina Principato
Brian Raichel
Samantha Rodriquez
Monica Rosenberg
Eitan Sheena
Matthew Seelinger
Julianna Vuotto
Nicole Wahlig
Joseph Weinberg
All-League/Division –Sean Dunn, Shelby Frisa, Kristen Keller and Julianna Vuotto
All-Conference – Jada Atchison, Alexander Evangelatos, John Joseph Fusco, Joseph Hoffman, Jacob Kmiotek, Alexandra Leonardo, Gabriel Nunez, Alyssa Pekunka, Monica Rosenberg, Eitan Sheena, Julianna Vuotto and Anthony Yodice
All-State – John Fogarty, John Joseph Fusco, Tristynn Mercedes and Matthew Seelinger
All-County – Justin DiFilippi, John Fogarty, John Joseph Fusco, Jose Hernandez, Joseph Hoffman, Kristen Keller, Tristynn Mercedes, Matthew Seelinger, Nicole Wahlig, Joseph Weinberg
All-County Honorable Mention – Andrew Eannucci, John Joseph Fusco and Nicole Wahlig
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