Congratulations to North Babylon High School seniors Samantha Muller and Anthony LaFerrera who recently received New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD) Suffolk Zone Awards.
Each year the association’s Suffolk Zone Chapter honors two seniors from local high schools who exemplify outstanding achievement in physical education. The North Babylon High School Physical Education Department selected Samantha and Anthony based on their leadership abilities and outstanding character, according to Director of Physical Education, Health Education, Recreation and Athletics Jason Friesen.
Samantha is a member of the school’s varsity basketball and soccer teams and a New York State Scholar-Athlete. “She displays outstanding character in school, on the field or court and especially in physical education class,” Mr. Friesen said.
Anthony, a member of the varsity baseball, soccer and swimming teams, is also a New York State Scholar Athlete. He has also explored a passion for music as a member of the school’s concert, jazz and marching bands. “Anthony displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm in school, on the field or in the pool and in physical education class,” Mr. Friesen said.
Additionally, both athletes regularly volunteer with various groups and organizations outside of school to help make a difference in their community.
