Congratulations to the Section XI – Island Federal November Scholar-Athlete Nominees:

JT Mankowich of Sachem North Wrestling holds an impressive 101.8 weighted GPA while taking honors and AP classes. He is a 6-year varsity letter winner and 3x League II runner-up. Additionally, he’s involved with 7 Honor Societies and coaches youth wrestling within the Sachem district.

Katelyn Dawson is Shoreham-Wading River’s first 5-year cheerleading varsity athlete! In addition to being the team MVP she generously volunteers her time to benefit Toys for Tots, the American Cancer Society, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Kent Animal Shelter, Fight Like a Girl Breast Cancer Awareness, and the Thomas Cutinella Memorial Foundation.

Both JT and Katelyn have been added to our Section XI Scholarship Watch List and will be finalist to receive $2,500 scholarships next May!