Bayport-Blue Point HS Graduates Earn Dellecave Award Nominations

Congratulations to Bayport-Blue Point High School Class of 2017 graduates Joshua Lurie and Kyla Zapolski for being nominated for the 2017 Butch Dellecave Award based not only on their athletic prowess, but also their ability to perform well in the classroom and their commitment to local community service.

The graduating seniors from across Suffolk County were honored at the 17th annual Butch Dellecave Awards ceremony in June at Villa Lombardi's in Holbrook. Named in memory of the legendary educator, official and coach Gaetano “Butch” Dellecave, the award is the product of a highly successful 17-year partnership between local school districts in Suffolk County and the award organizers - the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc., the Butch Dellecave Foundation and Newsday.

Both Kyla and Joshua were three-sport athletes throughout their high school careers. In her senior year, Kyla earned an All-County title in field hockey, All-League in track, and All-County and All-Long Island in lacrosse. Joshua was the captain of the varsity soccer team and track team in his senior year. He earned Academic All-County honors in soccer and All-League status in spring track this past school year.

“Both Kyla and Joshua were true leaders on and off the field throughout their high school athletic and academic careers, and the community is very proud of them,” said Bayport-Blue Point Director of Physical Education, Health and Interscholastic Sports Timothy Mullins.

This fall, Kyla will be attending SUNY Albany on a lacrosse scholarship and Joshua will be attending the University of Tampa on a four-year Army ROTC scholarship.

Photo courtesy of the Bayport-Blue Point School District