2 Calhoun Track Stars Honored For Winning County Title

MERRICK, NY — A pair of Calhoun High School seniors won Nassau County championships in the winter track and field season.

Milan Alexander and Dana Wauchope were honored recently by the Board of Education.

Alexander was victorious in the triple jump. She secured 10 out of the 14 points in taking first place.

“As a leader among our hurdlers and jumpers, she is constantly supporting her peers, offering advice, sharing techniques and cheering louder than anyone,” read Board Trustee Ed Corona at the meeting. “She leads not just with her performances, but with her heart and has left a permanent mark on this team.

Alexander plans to study marketing and entrepreneurship at Howard University in the fall.

Wauchope is the county and conference champion in weight throw competition. She placed third in the Long Island championship.

“As team captain, Dana has been more than just a leader; she’s been a mentor,” Corona said. “Whether it’s the shot put, discus, or weight throw, Dana isn’t just competing… she’s teaching, guiding and inspiring the next generation of throwers."

Wauchope plans on studying health and human science at the University of Southern California in the fall.