An Academic Splash

Ward Melville High School’s boy’s varsity swimming and diving team was recognized for their ability to balance a rigorous academic program with a varsity competitive sport this year by being named the 2014-15 Boy’s Swimming and Diving New York State Scholar Athlete Team Champion.

This honor is given to the team that had the highest average GPA of all of the boy’s varsity swimming and diving programs in New York State.

Photo provided by the Three Village School District: The district’s Board of Education recently commended the team members for this outstanding achievement and presented each with a certificate of recognition. They are pictured here with (l-r) Board President William F. Connors, Jr. Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Pedisich and Executive Director for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics Erin Blaney.