The Suffolk County Chapter of the NYS APEHRD annually recognizes one male and one female physical education student from each high school for outstanding leadership, character and overall success in physical education. The awards are chosen by the high school physical education
staff.

This year's award recipients are Courtney Pabst and Nick Fountis.

Nick is an All-state football player and captain. He is also standout lacrosse player. Nick demonstrates leadership on and off the field and exemplifies what it means to be a student athlete. Nick is ranked 25th in his class and has a 94.32 average.

Courtney is the second Pabst to win this award. In 2011 her sister Caitlyn also received this award. Courtney is a three sport athlete who recently signed a national letter of intent to play lacrosse at Pace University. Courtney is a standout soccer player, an avid runner and an exceptional lacrosse player. She is a leader amongst her peers and epitomizes what it means to be a student athlete. Courtney is ranked 24th in her class, has a 94.36 average.

Both Nick and Courtney have had a perfect 100 physical education average throughout high school.