Westhampton Beach Student Receives Scholar Athlete Award

Westhampton Beach High School senior Laura Halsey has recently been named a News 12 Scholar Athlete.

She received the honor because of her athletic and academic achievements, extracurricular activities and leadership qualities.

Halsey, a varsity tennis player since eighth-grade, was nominated for the honor by the high school.

“I was really surprised and happy,” said Halsey, in addition to playing tennis, is co-president of her school’s Interact Club and is her class secretary.

Halsey is an AP Scholar with Distinction and was named a National Merit Commended Student.

Photo courtesy of the Westhampton Beach School District

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