Mineola Union Free School District is proud to recognize two high school student athletes with the Reggie Carter Award, named in honor of the former Mineola High School administrator who left an indelible mark on the Mineola community.
Mineola High School junior A.J. DeRose and senior Chloe Jean-Noel have been named the 2023 recipients of the award, which is presented annually to student athletes who exhibit outstanding leadership, sportsmanship and work ethic on and off the field.
Reggie Carter, who passed away from a heart attack in 1999 while serving as assistant principal at Mineola High School, was a former basketball star at St. John’s University who played professionally with the New York Knicks prior to joining Mineola. He is remembered fondly for his empathetic spirit, humility and dedication to all learners.