The Friends of Farmingdale Athletics (FFA) proudly sponsor and present the DALER Award given to deserving Howitt Middle School student-athletes on the seventh and eighth grade level, as nominated by their coaches.

The following students were named as the 2007-2008 recipients: Nadine Hadnagy, Karlee Dessel (7th grade soccer), Kaitlin Gaghan, Kimberly Kolodny (8th grade soccer), Dylan Cruthers, Frank Deluca (7/8 football), Kerri Ossenfort, Jenna Crawford (7th grade softball), Gina Ramos (8th grade lacrosse), Nick Colosurdo, Frank Lettieri (8th grade baseball), Maggie Fleming (7th grade lacrosse), Kat Zabielski, Julie Teller (8th grade softball), Brian Tinney, Ryan Fener (7th grade baseball).

The "DALER" Award represents recognition of the consummate student-athlete as highly motivated individuals that successfully combine the rigors of a demanding academic schedule with the drive, determination and dedication required to participate in their respective sporting event.

Congratulations to all the recipients. Once a DALER ..... Always a DALER!

The Friends of Farmingdale Athletics (FFA) is a community-based organization that provides support to Daler student-athletes and sports programs since 1999. Please contact us at godalersffa@optonline.net for membership details and information concerning the fund raising activities of the club.