Jessica Gilligan	Eric Johnson	Ashley Kippins

February 12, 2009 - Three Shaker High School seniors were honored for their physical education leadership by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, recreation and Dance, Inc.-Capital Zone.

Jessica Gilligan, Eric Johnson and Ashley Kippins received the recognition at the 2009 Secondary Physical Education Leadership Awards banquet at the Century House in Latham on Sunday, Feb. 1. More than 40 students from 24 school districts were recognized.

The students were selected by professionals in their own districts. In addition to their athletic ability, they were recognized for their leadership and academic abilities and community service. Twenty-four schools participated and over forty-five students were recognized.
 

Congratulations to our award winners, and their families. We are all very proud of their efforts, their character and the example they set for all of our Physical Education students. Special thanks to our Shaker High School Physical Education Teachers and especially to Mrs. Gansle for chairing the selection committee.