Nikolai Lulewich Presented Frank Carino Award

The Huntington Fire Department presented its annual Frank Carino Award for Athletics to Huntington senior Nikolai Lulewich, who plans to attend Susquehanna University and study international business and sports management.

The award was presented ex-Chief Neil Getter during a ceremony in the high school auditorium. The scholarship carries a $500 stipend. He Lulewich competed on the Blue Devil varsity soccer, winter track and field and spring track and field teams. He was recognized as a Distinguished Senior after compiling an academic grade average of 90 or better during every semester of high school.

Mr. Lulewich cited the tenacity he brings to anything he sets his mind to as the basis of his success. He said that he appreciate his teachers’ ability to “inform and instill curiosity” in his work and studies.

A first degree adult black belt in taekwondo, he participated in the American Legion’s highly regarded Boys State program. A member of Huntington’s Key Club chapter, Mr. Lulewich participated in a variety of charitable activities.

An All-American on the track, the teenager credits his parents for their encouragement to see him succeed. He’s been an essential member of three separate athletic teams and taken on a leadership role with the track program.

Mr. Lulewich said he’s enjoyed “interacting and building wonderful relationships with teachers and students at Huntington High School.”