Calhoun High School Named Scholar Athlete School of Distinction

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. recently announced its 2014-15 Scholar Athlete School of Distinction winners and Calhoun High School was included on the list.

“We are very proud to be among the schools named as a Scholar Athlete School of Distinction,” said Calhoun High School Principal Nicole Hollings. “In addition to the Boys Golf team that was given the Scholar-Athlete Team State Championship Title this past spring, this honor further emphasizes how all of our coaches and athletes value academics as a top priority and supports the role that sports plays in helping our students to maintain focus, drive and determination in all areas of their lives.”

Teams can earn School of Distinction status by having 100 percent of its varsity teams earn a 90.0 percent grade point average or higher. The purpose of the School of Distinction award is to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide honor in addition to the already established Scholar-Athlete Team State Championship title declared annually in each of 32 sports.

Photo courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District