The Butch Dellecave Foundation gathered the best student athletes in Suffolk HS sports to name the male and female Athlete of the Year.
The nominees from Sachem East were Carmine Jaconi and Sara O'Sullivan and from Shoreham-Wading River, seniors Juliana Mahan and Lucas Portuese.
The award is named in memory of the legendary educator, official, and coach Gaetano “Butch” Dellecave. Sixteen school districts in Suffolk County have a partnership with the award organizers.
Athletic Directors from all sixty-six Suffolk County school districts nominate one male and one female from their high school senior class. Students are chosen not only for being at the top of their game, but also for scoring high in classroom performance and in their commitment to the local community.
The top male and female finalist will receive a trophy along with a $1,000 college scholarship.