GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee member, Nicholas Santana brought home gold in two events at the Special Olympics State Swim Meet.
 
Santana placed 1^st in the 200 Medley Relay, where he swam the backstroke portion, and in the 50-Meter Freestyle, which also included a personal best time.
 
Representing Orange Park High School, Clay Virtual Academy, Clay County, and the FHSAA, Santana displayed sportsmanship and dedication throughout the competition.
 
As a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Santana continues to serve as a leader and role model for student-athletes statewide.
 
“I learned leadership from my captains throughout the years and I used that to reinforce what I could do and when I got sent up to Indianapolis [NFHS National Student Leadership Summit] that helped me a lot more,” said Santana. 
 
The FHSAA congratulates Nicholas on his outstanding achievement and celebrates the example he sets for all student-athletes through his determination, positive attitude, and passion for competition.


About the FHSAA
The Florida High School Athletic Association supervises and regulates interscholastic athletic programs for high school students at member public, private and charter schools. The organization also recognizes and honors academic achievement among student-athletes at over 850 middle, junior and senior high schools statewide. Headquartered in Gainesville, it is the official governing body for interscholastic athletics in Florida.