Greenport High School Named 'School Of Distinction'

GREENPORT, NY — Greenport High School students continue to make their hometown proud.

According to the criteria set forth by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Greenport High School was named a School of Distinction, said Joan Dinizio, who compiles the information and submits it seasonally to the NYSPHSAA for GHS.

Three times a year, in fall, winter and spring, Dinizio explained, varsity team GPAs are calculated and, if 75 percent or more of the team has a GPA of 90 percent or higher, they are given the distinction of of being a New York State Scholar Athlete team.

"To become a School of Distinction, every varsity team must have been recognized as a NYS Scholar Athlete team. This year, we achieved that milestone," she said.

"This is wonderful recognition of the honor, integrity and tradition of fine students and staff in the Greenport learning community," Greenport School Superintendent David Gamberg said.

Following are the GPAs of the teams:
Baseball — 90.83
Basketball, Boys — 90.29
Basketball, Girls — 93.63
Field Hockey — 94.02
Football — 90.05
Golf, Boys — 90.62
Soccer, Boys — 91.68
Soccer, Girls — 94.19
Softball — 94.88
Tennis, Boys — 93.98
Indoor Track, Boys — 92.42
Indoor Track, Girls — 94.30
Outdoor Track, Boys — 91.35
Outdoor Track, Girls — 92.83
Volleyball, Girls — 93.97
Wrestling — 93.30

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