Five Piscataway High School senior student athletes are being honored for their outstanding contributions to athletics, academics, and sportsmanship.

Elitsa Mileva has been selected as Scholar Athlete by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. This award goes to a student who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher, is an exceptional athlete, and exhibited outstanding school and community citizenship.

Chiemeka Chukwu and Mira Kehair were chosen for the Greater Middlesex Conference Jay H. Dakelman Scholar Athlete Award, which goes to a student athlete who exhibits academic and athletic accomplishment, community service, and leadership.

Alisha Dhillon and Vaughn Turner were selected for the Greater Middlesex Conference Sportsmanship Award, which goes to athletes who represent and carry the ideals of sportsmanship and fair play.

Each of these awards carries a $500 scholarship for the winner.

“These five student athletes are excellent examples of what we strive to instill in our students in Piscataway,” said Athletic Director Robert Harmer. “We could not be prouder of their accomplishments on the field, in the classroom, and in life. They have grown into mature and successful young men and women, and I am confident that the traits will continue to serve them well into adulthood.”

Elitsa Mileva

Honor: NJSIAA Scholar Athlete

Sports: Soccer, track, swimming

Possible colleges: New Jersey Institute of Technology, The College of New Jersey

Major: Engineering

Previous Piscataway schools: Conackamack, King, Knollwood

Quote: It’s very meaningful to me because I’ve put a lot of work into trying keep my grades up while also doing sports. It does mean a lot to me because those are two of the things I value most.

Chiemeka Chukwu

Honor: GMC Jay H. Dakelman Scholar Athlete

Sports: Track, soccer, volleyball

College: University of Pennsylvania

Major: Computer science

Previous Piscataway schools: Schor, Arbor, Eisenhower

Quote: This means a lot to me. I’ve given a lot of time to athletics and I think it has taught me a lot. It taught me discipline, resilience, and a lot of values, so it means a lot to get this award.

Mira Kehair

Honor: GMC Jay H. Dakelman Scholar Athlete

Sports: Swimming, cross-country

Possible colleges: Rutgers

Major: Math, computer science

Previous Piscataway schools: Conackamack, King, Randolphville

Quote: I’m very grateful because being a part of Piscataway athletics has meant a lot. I’ve made a lot of friends and it has helped me grow. Graduating with this honor is a really good feeling.

Alisha Dhillon

Honor: GMC Sportsmanship Award

Sports: Softball, field hockey

Possible colleges: Purdue, Penn State

Major: Computer engineering

Previous Piscataway schools: Quibbletown, King, Knollwood

Quote: My time in Piscataway athletics has meant a lot to me. I think sportsmanship is very meaningful in sports. It makes the overall experience that everyone has a lot better. It makes it more friendly and more enjoyable.

Vaughn Turner

Honor: GMC Sportsmanship Award

Sports: Baseketball, volleyball

College: Kean University, where he will continue to play volleyball

Major: Communications and journalism

Previous Piscataway schools: Schor, Arbor, Grandview, Randolphville

Quote: Growing up in Piscataway my whole life, I’ve always looked to give back. My family is from here. I want to be a leader and good influence on the underclassmen, whether it’s in sports or in the classroom, or just outside school in Piscataway. That’s something I take pride in.