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

Kevin Kolar – New York State Lifeguard of the Year

Kevin Kolar started his ocean lifeguard career in 1986 at Smith Point Park, under the Legendary Joseph W. Dooley. During his tenure, as a Senior Lifeguard, Mr. Kolar maintained the outstanding record of “0” drownings. Kevin Kolar as one of the country’s top land pullers has led the Smith Point team to numerous Local, Regional and […]

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August 24, 2013

2013 Cassie Dooley

Cassie Dooley Lifeguard of the Year Cassie Dooley is currently going into her senior year at Bayport-Blue Point High School. Cassie exhibits on a daily basis what ocean rescue stands for. She is responsible, quick-thinking, and reliable. When she is not in tower, you will still see her working. From taking care of the tower, […]

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August 23, 2013

2012 Michael Brocki

Michael Brocki joined the Smith Point Lifeguards in the summer of 2002 and, from the beginning, it was evident that Michael had the skills and Ocean moxi to be an outstanding Smith Point Lifeguard. A couple of months before joining SPORT, Brocki won a State Championship in 200 freestyle! With great success in the pool, […]

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March 3, 2013

2011 Brendan Tyson

Brendan Tyson graduated from Center Moriches High School in June of 2007 and attended Oneonta State University. Brendan wrestled for two years, while attending Oneonta State University. He joined the Smith Point Lifeguards in June of 2005. Over the past 7 years, he has been a role model and a great lifesaver at Suffolk County […]

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August 29, 2011