Baldwin High School seniors given New York State AHPERD Award

Angelina Feeney and Ari Guerra, seniors at Baldwin High School, have been chosen as the recipients of the “Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year” award for the 2023-2024 academic year by the Nassau Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, which is known as NYS AHPERD.

The award is given annually to one male and one female student in the graduating class who best exemplifies outstanding physical performance, scholastic ability, leadership qualities, and a passion for fitness as well as an active lifestyle. The mission of the Nassau Zone is to “support, encourage, and provide guidance to educators throughout Nassau County in developing and conducting quality programs in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.”

During the awards ceremony, the association recognized both Feeney and Guerra for their outstanding accomplishments. The students joined a long list of Baldwin alumni who have received this honor over the years. Both Feeney and Guerra have set an example for other students to follow in their footsteps and aspire to achieve the same level of excellence.