Physical Education Student Leaders Celebrated

Seaford High School seniors Dylan Brown and Shannon McClernon are not only committed to their own well-being, but they want all classmates to see the benefits of living healthy and fit lives. That’s why they were selected as this year’s recipients of the Outstanding Physical Education Student Award, presented by the Nassau Zone of New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 

Every high school in Nassau County selects one male and one female student to receive this award. Seaford’s physical education teachers selected Dylan and Shannon for exemplifying exceptional physical performance, scholastic ability and leadership qualities.   

Physical education teacher Stephanie Bartkus, who has had both of them in class throughout high school, said they stand out for their enthusiasm and leadership. 

“Dylan is the energy, the catalyst of the class,” Ms. Bartkus said. “Shannon is a leader and she gets other people to have fun.” 

In addition to their commitment to their leadership in physical education classes, they are also multi-sport athletes. Dylan plays football and baseball, and Shannon is a member of the soccer, basketball and softball teams. They were recognized along with other Zone Award winners at a dinner on Dec. 9 at The Inn at New Hyde Park.