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Sparta High School Senior Honored As NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete
The NJSIAA announced the 2019-2020 Scholar-Athlete honorees from high schools across New Jersey.
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SPARTA, NJ — A Sparta High School senior has been honored as an NJSIAA scholar-athlete for the 2019-2020 school year.
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association program has been honoring student-athletes for 27 years. The students are chosen by their high schools from graduating seniors.
The honoree, Terrance Hurley, was recognized for his work on the lacrosse team in Sparta.
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"Given the very challenging year we’ve all faced, it’s particularly important to recognize the academic achievements of New Jersey’s student-athletes," said Colleen Maguire, the NJSIAA's chief operating officer. "I’m certain each certificate recipient worked hard not only in the classroom and in competition, but also in overcoming the hurdles presented by the closing of all school buildings. Despite the difficulties, they all continued to pursue their goals and dreams."
More than 7,700 students have been honored since the inception of the program in 1993.
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The NJSIAA, which was established in 1918, is a voluntary, nonprofit organization comprised of 436 accredited public, private, and parochial high schools that oversees high school athletics in New Jersey. The NJSIAA conducts tournaments and crowns champions in 32 sports.
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