WPCNR SEAT-ON-THE- DAIS. June 10, 2008: The New York State Softball Officials  -- the men and women in blue who make the calls (without instant replay) experts in evaluating sportsmanship -- honored White Plains High School softball player Sandra Mastrangelo, with their Softball Officials' Sportsmanship Award, presenting Ms. Mastrangelo with a plaque saluting her  "for her team spirit, good will and sportsmanship as a player on the White Plains High School Varsity Softball Team in 2008."

Jack Lim,  "The Man in Blue"  (with microphone), former President of the NYSSO Hudson Valley Chapter, and Rita Marsella, far left,  Board Examiner, reads the Sportsmanship Plaque presented to Sandra Mastrangelo ,at the high school spring sports awards dinner last week.  Softball Coach Ted O'Donnell looks on with pride. Photo Courtesy, the Flooks Family.

Rita Marsella, congratulates Sandra onher award, as Superintendent of Schools Timothy Connors and Board of Education member Terrence McGuire look on approvingly.

Mr. Lim, in a letter to White Plains High School Athletic Director Nick Panaro, wrote of Sandra's play, explained the award is given annnually to a varsithy softball player in Section 1 who displays "team spirit, good will and sportsmanship." He writes, "Sandra's concern for her teammates, opposing softball players and her unselfish attitude demonstrates everything that is good in today's teenagers. This twelth grader is a role model of whom we can all be proud. She is a gifted athlete and a bright young lady.

Ms. Mastrangelo was awarded a four year "full ride" Scholarship to Brown University where she will be attending in the fall. She will also continue her softball career there.