2017 John Delaney

Lifeguard of the Year – John Delaney John Delaney currently is a senior at Fairfield University studying mechanical engineering. John started working at Smith Point in the summer of 2012. It was very clear early on that John, just like his father Tim, Smith Point Hall of Fame, became a successful landline puller in a […]

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September 8, 2017

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2016 Matt “Baby Blu” Pluhowski and Christian Roarke

Matt Pluhowski – Co-Lifeguard of the Year Matt does it again! Over the past several seasons, Matt has been nothing less but outstanding! Currently, he received his civil engineering degree from Manhattan College as a division I pole vaulter. Matt, this season again competed in craft events at USLA Nationals, including the open board race, […]

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September 5, 2016

2015 Matt “Baby Blu” Pluhowski

Matt Pluhowski – Lifeguard of the Year In 2010, Matt Pluhowski received the Rookie of the Year Award. Over the past several seasons, Matt has been nothing less but outstanding! Currently, Matt is a civil engineering major going into his senior year at Manhattan College. This will also be his fourth year as a Division […]

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August 18, 2015

2014 Patrick Scribner

Patrick Scribner Lifeguard of the Year Patrick Scribner was born and raised in Patchogue and from an early age showed confidence in the open seas. It was only natural that Patrick join the Smith Point Ocean Rescue Team. He has been a lifeguard since the summer of 2006 and competing on the local, regional and […]

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September 3, 2014

D.J. Simonton – New York State Lifeguard of the Year

D.J. Simonton started his ocean lifeguard career in 1989 at Smith Point Park, under the Legendary Joseph W. Dooley. During his tenure, as a Senior Lifeguard, Mr. Simonton maintained the outstanding record of “0” drownings. DJ as one of the country’s top beach flaggers and a sprinter has led the Smith Point team to numerous Local, […]

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August 26, 2013