The Wheatley School Physical Education Department announced that Morgan Hanel and Luis Costa have been selected as Outstanding Physical Education students. Criteria for their selection included exceptional performance in physical education, scholarship, leadership qualities and service to The Wheatley School community.
Hanel and Costa were recently honored for their selection at an awards banquet that was held at the Crest Hollow Country Club. The awards program was sponsored by the Nassau Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Hanel has been a solid student throughout her high school years, with a 4.1 weighted grade point average. As a physical education student, her skill development and attitude have been exemplary.
Hanel is a four-sport athlete, participating in cross country, winter track, lacrosse and track and field. She is also captain of both the winter track and lacrosse teams. She has received All-County honors in cross country, track and lacrosse.
Hanel has maintained a high profile in a variety of school and community programs. She is a member of the Wheatley Welcomers, Peer Leaders, CSI Challenge/Forensic Competition, Spanish Club, C.A.R.E Club and Student Government where she is President. Hanel is currently enrolled in six AP courses, is an AP Scholar with Honors and has been inducted into the National Honor Society and National Foreign Language Honor Society.
In addition, she has received honorable mention recognition on the National Spanish Exam. Somehow, Hanel finds time in her busy schedule to volunteer at Winthrop-University Hospital and also shares her considerable talents to serve the needs of others as a food preparer at the Ronald McDonald House.
Costa has achieved a 3.97 weighted grade point average. In the physical education setting, he participates with enthusiasm, is considered a leader among his peers and has achieved an outstanding record of accomplishment. He is a three-year starter and captain on the Wheatley/Carle Place football team, the Wheatley lacrosse team and played basketball for two years. Costa has received All-County honors in both football and lacrosse.
In addition to his involvement in Wheatley athletics, Costa has pursued and committed himself to helping others as a peer tutor. He is currently taking five AP courses, is a member of the National Honor Society, the National French Honor Society and is an AP Scholar with Distinction.
Costa has been a member and volunteer for the Key Club, the Day of Service and Learning and Peer Tutoring. His commitment to The Wheatley School does not end in June as he has served the district as a summer worker.
As a senior, Costa leaped into a new venue, becoming a member of the Wheatley Theatre Company. His efforts landed him the role of George Gibbs in Our Town, the highly acclaimed Wheatley School presentation.
