RHS News - 2003 Zone Award Winners

William Reid Groth, Director of Athletics, Health and Physical Education for the Riverhead Central School District has announced the names of the 2003 recipients of the prestigious New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance – Suffolk Zone Award.

This year’s recipients are Edward Wansor and Amanda Kowalsick both seniors at Riverhead High School. The winners will be honored at a dinner at West Lake in Patchogue on Wednesday, December 3, 2003.

Amanda Kowalsick has a weighted grade point average of 102.6. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Foreign Language Honor Society. She placed on the High Honor Roll in grades 9 through 11. She has applied to a number of colleges and universities including the University of Delaware, Quinnipiac, Roger Williams and Providence College. She plans to study chemistry and pursue a career in forensics. Her list of athletic activities includes Softball, Soccer, and Winter Track. Amanda is a member of the Key Club, Leo Club, Leaders Club and the Community Action Program. She works as a math tutor in her spare time and is a Relay for Life volunteer. Amanda’s athletic honors include: All League and All Division in softball and All League in Winter Track.

Edward Wansor has maintained a grade point average of 100 during his four years of high school. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society and the school newspaper. Athletically, he is a member of the Football, Winter Track and Lacrosse teams. His honors include All-County in Football, All Conference in Lacrosse and All League in Winter Track. Eddie would like to pursue his undergraduate degree at Duke, Cornell or Princeton.

The Suffolk Zone Award criteria demand a high level of physical fitness, strong participation in school and community activities, evidence of leadership roles, community involvement and academic excellence.