Holley and Kendall were among only 30 schools in New York State to earn the School of Distinction Award from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association for the 2017-18 school year. Schools earn School of Distinction status by having 100 percent of its varsity teams qualify for and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during their respective sports seasons. All 16 Holley teams and all 13 Kendall teams had a composite average of at least 90 to earn the Scholar-Athlete Award.
Brockport and Spencerport were among 111 schools statewide that earned the School of Excellence Award, for which 75 percent of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award. Brockport had 21 qualifying teams while Spencerport had 22.
The purpose of the School of Distinction and School of Excellence Awards are to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide honor. This year saw the highest number of NYSPHSAA member schools being recognized for their academic achievements.
“The increase in the number of schools receiving both awards shows what fantastic student-athletes we have here in New York State,” said Robert Zayas NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “This is evidence that schools, administration, coaches and student-athletes focus on excellence in the classroom as well as the playing fields.”
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