2 West Islip Seniors Win Suffolk Awards

WEST ISLIP, NY - From West Islip School District: West Islip High School seniors Jake Guercio and Rosa Lettieri were recognized as this year’s winners at the 2017-2018 Suffolk Zone Awards dinner, held on Dec. 6 at the Hyatt Regency Long Island in Hauppauge.

The Suffolk Zone awards are presented annually by the Suffolk Zone Chapter of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance to the top male and female physical education students in each Suffolk County high school’s graduating class.

Guercio is the captain of West Islip’s varsity football and baseball teams, where he has led the school to multiple championships. He has selflessly volunteered as a youth football coach and has been active in ALS fundraisers. In the fall, Guercio will attend Fordham University on a baseball scholarship.

Lettieri is captain of her tennis team and regularly volunteers as a tennis coach. She is an active member of the Thirst Project and has volunteered more than 100 hours of her time towards community-based events. Lettieri is considering pursuing an education degree at St. Joseph’s College.

“Rosa and Jake exemplify exceptional athletic performance and exceptional character,” said Athletic Director Tim Horan.

Photo courtesy of the West Islip School District