The Shoreham-Wading River Board of Education recognized high school senior Melissa Manzello at its meeting on Feb. 7 for being selected as a News 12 Scholar Athlete.    

Melissa, a field hockey player, was named a scholar athlete for her excellence in the classroom, as well as on the athletic field.

In addition to playing field hockey, Melissa runs track, is a member of DECA and the National Honor Society.

She plans to attend Tufts University in the fall and study economics.