The Miller Place High School Athletic Department announces Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer, Field Hockey, Girls Tennis and Volleyball varsity fall teams have achieved Scholar Athlete Team status from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA).
“The District is proud of the athletic and academic success of each of our student-athletes on and off the field,” said Miller Place School District Superintendent Dr. Marianne Cartisano. “These students are models of the standard of academic and athletic excellence characteristic of the Miller Place School District.”
The NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Program recognizes Varsity teams that have a total Grade Point Average (GPA) of 90.00 or above for 75% of the team’s roster. In the fall of 2016, 149 students participated in the seven teams that earned Scholar Athlete status. NYSPHSAA also recognizes individual athletes who achieve a 90.00 GPA or higher. Of the 193 students participating in all sports at Miller Place High School, 113 earned Scholar Athlete status. Miller Place High School was one of only 29 schools to also receive a School of Recognition award for good sportsmanship during the fall season.
“Congratulations to all of the athletes, coaches, school administration and the athletic department,” said Miller Place Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Intramurals Ronald J. Petrie. “This accomplishment is a tribute to their outstanding work.”