Deer Park High School seniors Kaliyah Hull and Tyler Romero were recently named winners of this year’s Suffolk Zone awards. Hull and Romero are both active members of Deer Park’s sports programs. Romero is the captain of the school’s swimming and diving team, and recently competed in the state diving championships. Hull is the captain of Deer Park’s girls cross-country, winter track and spring track teams.

The Suffolk Zone Chapter of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annually honors the top male and female physical education students in each Suffolk County high school graduating class. The criteria include attainment of at least a 3.0 or B overall grade point average, an A or 90 in physical education and health classes, outstanding character in both classroom and school, exceptional leadership in the school environment, and status as a physical fitness role model for other students.

Date Added: 3/13/2024