S-VE RECEIVES SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD (2022-08-12)

Tioga County Sports Report
LATHAM, N.Y. — Spencer-Van Etten High School has been named a 2021-22 Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence Award winner by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

The purpose of the award, and the School of Distinction Award, are to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor, according to a press release from the NYSPHSAA.

S-VE and Waverly were the only Tioga County schools to receive the honor.

“The School of Excellence and School of Distinction Awards highlight the best student-athletes in New York State,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director, in the release. “For 234 member schools to be honored for their commitment to academics as well as athletics is a testament to the outstanding leadership and student-athletes we have in this state.”

To earn the School of Excellence Award, 75 percent of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award.

A school can apply for School of Distinction status by having 100 percent of its varsity teams qualify for and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during its respective sports seasons.

To be eligible to receive these awards, schools must submit an application following the Spring Scholar-Athlete submission each school year.

NYSPHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete team award was initiated in 1991-92 school year. The School of Distinction Award was established in 2002-03 while the School of Excellence Award began in 2016-17. All awards are sponsored by Pupil Benefits Plan.