Byram Hills board recognizes National Merit scholars and announces athletics director's retirement
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Board honored National Merit and ***laude students and confirmed the retirement of longtime athletics director Rob Costagna (effective early January); the board introduced the new director of physical education, athletics and health, named in the meeting as Kelly.
The Byram Hills Central School District board used this meeting to recognize high-school students who received National Merit distinctions and members of the ***laude society, calling students forward for photos and applause.
During the consent-agenda approvals board members announced that Director of Athletics and Physical Education and Health Rob Costagna will retire effective early January. The board introduced the district's new director of physical education, athletics and health, identified at the meeting as Kelly, and invited the new director to stand for recognition. Board members praised Costagna's service and welcomed the incoming director.
Student government president Cam Silverstein, introduced earlier in the evening, summarized student government activities: winter sports successes, renewed student media (Byron Blitz), and the upcoming winter dance fundraiser that provides ticket discounts for donated food or formalwear. "Lots of wonderful activities have started to take shape," Silverstein said.
The recognitions segment included a long list of named students receiving National Merit semifinalist, commended and ***laude distinctions; the board and administrators asked the students to come forward to be photographed with school leaders.