Leaders of Tomorrow Honored at U.S. Air Force Hispanic Games
On Saturday, January 9th and Sunday, January 10th, 12 local student-athletes were awarded the Leaders of Tomorrow Award at The Armory’s U.S. Air Force Hispanic Games opening ceremonies. Recipients earned the award for demonstrating academic and athletic excellence. An engraved baton and a plaque were given to each winner.
In addition to recognizing the award recipients, opening ceremonies featured virtual welcoming remarks by Air Force’s Lt. Col. Andy Lutenof and the National Anthem sung by TSgt. Autayvia Mitchell.
Congratulations to our Leaders of Tomorrow honorees, and thank you to the U.S. Air Force!
2021 Leaders of Tomorrow Award Recipients
Boys
Jose Filion Jr. (Bishop Loughlin High School)
Michael Rodriquez King (Susan Wagner High School)
Ashadon Morris (Franklin K. Lane High School)
Ian Jimenez (High School for Math, Science, and Engineering)
Alec Padron (Massapequa High School)
Chris Martinez (East Meadow High School)
Girls
Alanni Cannon (Bishop Loughlin High School)
Laila James (Benjamin Banneker Academy)
Jayda Woods (Hempstead High School)
Samantha Rodriquez (Holy Cross High School)
Arly Rodriquez (Rye Country Day School)
Alyssa Mendez (Susan Wagner High School)
Photos by John Nepolitan
