News 12 Long Island

News 12 Long Island, Everyone knows the great success those Massapequa High School athletic squads in the field. Their athletes also excel in the classroom. Lee Henderson, a student at Massapequa High School, was honored as “News 12 Long Island / MSG Varsity Scholar Athlete of the Week,” an award that recognizes significant achievements in both classroom and field.

A lineman talent in the football team, Lee was recently honored by the National Football Foundation and won the All-Conference honors. In addition to his football exploits, Lee is also a singer All County and a member of the House High School Choir. Lee has a 91 unweighted average and scored 2010 on his SAT.

Throughout the school year, News 12 Long Island and MSG Varsity “Scholar Athlete” segments appear every Monday from 12 to newsletter News from Long Island, 5:00 pm. Students who are selected are at the top of their class at school, and many participate and excel in more than one sport in high schools. Athletic Directors at each school can nominate any potential “Scholar Athletes, and he or another school representative may submit that nomination for the student to become a” News 12 Long Island / MSG Varsity Scholar Athlete of the week. ” At the end of the school year, all students honored and their team managers are invited to a commemorative dinner where some will be selected to receive cash awards.

“Lee Henderson is the high level of academic achievement and sports that are hallmarks of the News 12 Scholar Athlete and MSG Varsity program,” said Pat Dolan, News 12 Long Island News Director. “Congratulations to Lee, his family, and Massapequa High School to earn this recognition and we wish him much success this school year and in all his future endeavors. “