West Islip High School seniors Ayden Wefering and Francesca Tofano have been recognized as Outstanding Physical Education Students by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Suffolk Zone. This prestigious honor is awarded to seniors who demonstrate excellence in physical performance, scholarship, leadership, character and citizenship.

Wefering has distinguished himself as a dedicated multisport student-athlete and leader. In volleyball, he earned All-League Honorable Mention honors while helping lead his team to the Suffolk County finals. As a member of the track and field program, Wefering contributed to multiple league championships. In addition to his athletic accomplishments, he is a member of the National Honor Society and the Business, English and Math Honor Societies. He is actively involved in the Thirst Project and Future Business Leaders of America, and serves as a role model at summer camps, mentoring younger students. He plans to attend the University of Delaware, where he will major in business administration/sports management.

Tofano has achieved an exceptional high school career both academically and athletically. A three-sport athlete in soccer, basketball and lacrosse, she has maintained a weighted average more than 100 and is a member of the National Honor Society, as well as the English, Science, Math and World Language Honor Societies. With more than 240 hours of community service, Tofano exemplifies leadership and dedication. A four-year varsity soccer player and three-year starter, she helped lead her team to two county and Long Island championships. In girls lacrosse, she is a four-year starter who has led her team to a county and Long Island championship, earning All-County honors each season. She has committed to attend Yale University, where she will play lacrosse while pursuing a premedical degree.

The district congratulates both students on this outstanding achievement. Their dedication to academics, athletics and service represents the very best of West Islip High School.