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East Islip High School seniors Matthew McIntee and Isabella Procaccini were honored with this year’s Suffolk Zone awards, presented at Feb. 28 ceremony at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.

As a member of East Islip’s gymnastics team, Procaccini earned All-County status and qualified for the Section XI individual championships. Last fall, she earned the East Islip Athletic Booster Club’s White Letter Award for the senior with the highest GPA on the team.

McIntee, a star athlete in several sports, earned All-State status in football and boys winter track. Last fall, he helped the football team win its second ever Long Island championship title, and recently captained the track team to a league championship. He has signed to play lacrosse at Syracuse University this fall.

The Suffolk Zone Chapter of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annually honors the top male and female physical education students in each Suffolk County high school graduating class. The criteria include attainment of at least a 3.0 or B overall grade point average, an A or 90 in physical education and health classes, outstanding character in both classroom and school, exceptional leadership in the school environment, and status as a physical fitness role model for other students. 

Date Added: 3/13/2024