NYSPHSAA Announces Scholar-Athletes; 13 Red Devils Make the List

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) recently announced its winter 2018 Scholar-Athlete teams and individuals.

To be recognized as a Scholar-Athlete team, 75% of a team’s roster is required when computing a team’s average GPA, which must be 90.0 or greater. To be recognized as a Scholar-Athlete, a student must maintain a 90.0 or greater GPA. Peekskill is proud to congratulate the following students on being named Scholar Athletes for the 2018 winter season, and welcomes them to the District’s “Team 90” club:

1. Samuel Martinez (Boys Bowling)
2. Steven Francisco (Boys Bowling)
3. Jodi Glickert (Girls Bowling)
4. Jarret Lloyd (Boys Indoor Track)
5. Yeymily Conde Lopez (Girls Indoor Track)
6. Kaitlan Nelson (Girls Indoor Track)
7. Jada Frye-Samuels (Girls Indoor Track)
8. Samantha Johnson (Girls Basketball)
9. Krista Godbee (Girls Basketball)
10. Tatyanna Arceneaux (Girls Basketball)
11. Mariam Osei-Poku (Cheerleading)
12. Alaysia Rosa (Cheerleading)
13. Yoham Ortiz (Boys Swimming)

"We are extremely proud of our winter season's scholar athletes," said Peekskill Athletic Director Adam Lodewick. "Our Team 90 members/NYS Scholar Athletes are model students for Peekskill's Athletic program and for our younger student-athletes to follow. They exemplify the hard work and determination it takes to excel both on the field and in the classroom, while demonstrating to their peers that it is possible to do both. We look forward to their continued successes and to having more of our student athletes join their rank this spring season."

Peekskill High School would also like to recognize their other student athletes who were honored at the Athletic Department's Winter Sports Awards on April 4:

All League Athletes:
1. Shion Darby (Boys Basketball)
2. Thomas Holman (Boys Swimming)
3. London Claxton (Indoor Track)
4. Sandra Murphy (Girls Basketball)
5. Justin Velasquez (Wrestling)
6. Jodi Glickert (Bowling)
7. Kaitlyn Lehning (Skiing)

All County Athletes:
1. London Claxton (Indoor Track)

All Section Athletes:
1. Shion Darby (Boys Basketball)

Red Devil Award Winners:
1. Jasmyn Lucas (Indoor Track)
2. Tejahn Lawrence (Boys Basketball)
3. Mariam Osei-Poku (Cheerleading)
4. Tatyana Arceneaux (Girls Basketball)