Lindenhurst Athletes Celebrate National Girls, Women in Sports Day

Lindenhurst Middle School celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a special breakfast to honor seventh and eighth-grade female student-athletes.

These students were honored for their achievements on and off the field, in leadership and dedication to their teams.

The theme of this year’s celebration, now in its sixteenth year, was “Game On” and it brought to light the importance of having guidelines in place to protect student athletes from concussions. The guest speaker was a Lindenhurst graduate and coach, former student athlete and New York City police officer Kara Cullinane.

National Girls and Women in Sports Day is a nationwide celebration that incorporates community-based events, ceremonies and activities honoring the achievements, and encouraging participation of girls and young women in sports.

Photo Caption: Lindenhurst Middle School student athletes were recognized during National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Photo courtesy of the Lindenhurst Union Free School District.