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Eastport‑South Manor students ask board to recognize Sharkettes as a school sport; district points to new dance studio
Summary
Seventh‑ and eighth‑grade students urged the board to reclassify the Sharkettes from a club to an official sport, citing funding, competition access and facility needs. District officials said the newly built dance room and upcoming budget cycle make the request timely.
Liliana Cavalieri, an eighth‑grade member of the Sharkettes, told the Eastport‑South Manor Board of Education on Nov. 19 that the dance group should be recognized as a sport rather than a club, listing other Suffolk County high schools with established competitive dance teams and arguing the shift would bring recognition, funding and competitive opportunities. "We would feel equal with other athletic teams and be acknowledged for our physical and competitive training," Cavalieri said.
Isabella Kozel,…
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