The Hicksville Board of Education held its regular meeting on March 19, 2025, where Superintendent of Schools Ted Fulton began his report by recognizing several exceptional students for their outstanding accomplishments in academics, athletics and the arts.
Fulton began by presenting Hicksville High School student Haley Gonzales with a certificate and a framed newspaper clipping in recognition of her achievement as the first-ever female New York State Wrestling Champion in Section VIII and Long Island history.
Competing in the 120lb weight class, Gonzales captured the gold medal in a dramatic, come-from-behind victory. This remarkable achievement adds to her impressive list of accolades, which includes being named Nassau County Champion and National Champion earlier this year. She completed a remarkable trifecta in 2024-2025.
Additionally, the superintendent recognized Coach Richard Carroll, who reached a milestone of 170 career wins, making him the winningest coach in Hicksville High School history.
Fulton celebrated John Ryan Chaplin for being selected to participate in the 2025 National Association for Music Education’s All-Eastern Music Ensemble.
This prestigious group features the top high school musicians from across the northeastern United States, who will perform at the NAfME Annual Conference in Hartford, Connecticut, this April. Chaplin’s musical talents have earned him repeated selections to the NYSSMA All-State ensembles in both 2023 and 2024.
