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- 01 SHS Class of 2016 Commencement Processional
- 02 SHS Alumni Walk, Graduates take Seats, Singing of National Anthem
- 03 Sayville Superintendent Shartner's Speech
- 04 SHS Class of 2016 Salutatorian Emily Sneddon
- 05 SHS 2016 Class Vocalist Jullian Brudi
- 06 SHS Class of 2016 Valedictorian Jared Bergen
- 07 Sayville BOE Verdone and DeVenau
- 08 SHS 2016 Awarding of Diplomas
- 09 SHS 2016 Class President Paige Liskiewicz
- 10 Closing Remarks and God Bless America
- Cherry Avenue Moving UP
- Lincoln Avenue Moving Up
- Sunrise Drive Moving Up
- Police Officer Glen K. Pettit Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Madison May
- Sayville High School 2016 Scholastic Awards
- 2016 Sayville Players AWARDS
- S.M.B.A. Awards and Grants
- Teeny Awards Recognizes Sayville Talent
- Nicole Farese Dellacave Award Winner for Suffolk County and First-Time Winner for Sayville
- 2016 ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
- SAVA Districtwide Art Show
- Middle School Students Remember Memorial Day
- Brunch for Senior Citizens Hosted by Cherry Ave
- National JUNIOR Honor Society Induction
- Katherine Whitehurst Receives Teacher of Excellence Award
- Poetry Cafe at Lincoln Avenue
- Award-Winning Artists at Sayville High School
- Spring 2016 Breakfast of Champions
- At the HS National Honor Society Induction...
- Award-winning Results for Jared Bergen's Science Resarch
- FIRST HONORABLE PETER FOX COHALAN SCHOLARSHIP
- Cherry Ave Fourth Grader Wins First at Brookhaven National Labs Science Competition
- Ride For Life Journey of Awareness
- Sayville Baseball Continues Time-Honored Tradition to Support Our Troops
- St Baldricks at SHS
- Water Wells in Africa
- Trash to Treasure for Lincoln Avenue Kindergarten Students
- Mrs. Maurici's Middle School Healthy-Eating Project
- Telling True Stories Live
- Coach Wittman-Cahill Recognized with Award
- Lincoln's Winning Video
- Sayville Music Program Honored
- HS Musical Curtains Rose on Great Performances
- Harvard Club Honors Sayville Teacher Melissa Dreyer
- Historic Figures Appear at Sunrise
- Sayville Has Great Intel at INTEL Round Two
- Shiny Heads and Warm Hearts MS Students Fundraise for St. Baldricks
- Enlightening Minds Brightening Smiles
- History in the Making
- Oscars Offer Lessons in Public Speaking
- Model UN Students Seeking Solutions for a Better Tomorrow
- Collecting Jeans for Teens
- High School Student Athletes Sign
- Model UN Team Models Great Effort
- Elementary Artwork Selected for Colors of Long Island
- Virtual Business With REAL Enthusiasm
- 'AWESOME' Describes the MS Volleyball Event
- Kindergarten Surgeons
- STEM Symposium for Elementary students
- Actors Spotlight Characters for Workshop
- Middle School Students Ensure a 'Good Night' for Children in Need
- Annual Holiday Tour de Jazz 2015
- Ugly Sweater Day Benefit
- 2015 Fall Breakfast of Champions
- Middle School Students Volunteer for GEA-Repeal campaign
- Cultural Exchange between School Districts
- Wrapping Up the Holidays
- Halloween Candy Buypack Helps ALS
- Enlightenment for Hanukkah
- Lincoln Achieves Top Ten in Jump Rope for Heart thanks to Coach Bolger
- Compassion Through Helping Hands
- Celebrating Senior Class Breakfast
- It Came Together in Grease
- Winners on and off the field
- “Red, WRITE & Blue” Contest Winner Dominic Lewis
- High School Mentoring Program Kicks-Off with Breakfast
- At the first Model UN Club Conference this year
- Sayville Players Fall Production Little Shop of Horrors
- Filmaker Artist in Progress Sean McNally
- Swimmingly GREAT News
- Lining up in Song with Hands over Hearts
- Enterprising Sayville Students Present at LIU Conference
- R.I.S.E. -ing to the Occasion
- Sayville Music Students Win County, State, and National Acclaim
- Halloween Brings the Four Seasons to Lincoln Ave
- Duathlon 2015 Bigger Than Ever
- Souper Special Empty Bowls
- Halloween Window Painting
- Senator Croci Secures More Aid for Sayville Schools
- HOMECOMING 2015
- Sayville Vocalist Jillian Brudi Advances to All-Nationals
- A Picture of Wellness
- Sayville Students meet star of Pan
- Let It Grow Contest for special class
- Commemorating International Day of Peace
- Nick Burkel Accomplishes First for A Sayville STRING Orchestral Student
- New Flag Unfurls at Middle School
- Welcoming Back Staff to School Year
- New Staff Welcomed to 2015-16 School Year
- Newsweek Features Sayville High School
- Sayville RISE Students on NEWS RADIO
- Fall 2015 Opening Day
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2014-2015 Archived Stories
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2015 Commencement and Moving Up links
- Commencement 2015
- Commencement 2015 Processional
- Alumni Walk 2015
- Opening Ceremony with National Anthem and Superintendent Address
- Class of 2015 Salutatorian Nicholas Cowan
- Commencement Vocal Selection by Meghan Gunther
- Class of 2015 Valedictorian Shreeya Panigrahi
- Alumni Welcomed and BOE President Speaks
- Awarding of Diplomas to Class of 2015
- Class of 2015 President Tyler Merkle
- Commencement 2015 Closing Remarks
- Elementary Moving Up Ceremonies
- Accepting the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge 9 5 2014
- Pre prom Aerial Views
- Christine Ward receives Glen K. Pettit Memorial Scholarship
- LOTE Newsletter
- Reading Alfresco
- Dr. Stimmel Earns ASSET Award
- Senior Anthony Vetere Wins LIASEA Award
- National Honor Society Inducts 63
- Spring Athletic Accomplishments
- Spring 2015 Breakfast of Champions
- Sharing the Magic of Reading
- Poster's Cyberbully Message Ranks First
- 'MGRAWSOME!' Time at Special Olympics
- First Place for Middle School Jazz Choir
- Fourth Time a School to Watch
- Thinking Outside The Box
- Growing Occupational Skills and More with a Greenhouse
- Harold Limouze: Legacy of a Peace Keeper
- A Tale of Two Villes
- Tribute to a Sayville Athletic Legacy
- Sayville High School News Casts
- Middle School NJHS 2015 Induction
- National History Day New York State Winners
- Accolades in History
- Board of Education President John Verdone Receiving N-SSBA’s Distinguished Service Award
- NEW Lego Computer Lab
- Technology Department Creates New Designs for Potential Clients
- Locker Rooms Installed
- Power of Pennies
- Sunrise Drive First Grade Earth Day Adventure
- Big Opportunities at Little Language Academy
- Updates About RISE ing Stars
- Celebrating Language Week
- At Science Olympiad Competition, History Repeats Itself
- History Club Competitors HEADING TO NATIONALS
- Kiss Me, Kate Showcases A Wealth of Talent
- Dinner and a Show for Senior Citizens with District Gold Card
- OSCARS On Show
- Three Science Awards at LISEF
- Drawing Attention to Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Sayville Students Earn College Credits in Computer Networking
- TWEENS for Jeans at Middle School
- Chinese New Year at Lincoln
- National History Day
- Celebrating One Hundred Days
- Bidawee Art Contest Winner
- Ambassors for Tolerance
- Recycle Rush
- Energizing Students With Messages of Kindness
- Sayville Players Present: Toxicity and Gamma Rays
- A Sign Design Two Years in the Making
- Middle School Organizes Books and Pajamas for Kids
- Two Sayville Intel Semifinalists
- The Gift of Music for the Holiday Season
- Sharing Good Cheer with Holiday Giving
- Fall 2014 Breakfast of Champions
- 2014-2015 District Information Booklet
- Top Rank for RISE Student
- A Touching Experience With Visiting Crustaceans
- Career Day at High School
- Middle School student is Newsday Art Contest Winner
- Middle School Mock Interviews Introduce Career-and College-Ready Skills
- Senior Citizen Brunch in Style at Cherry Avenue
- History Club Hosts Breakfast with Veterans
- Class of 2015 Senior Breakfast
- Peer Mentoring Program at High School
- The Wiz: Nothing Short of Magical
- Sayville Football Wins Suffolk Title Division III
- Lincoln Donates Leftover Halloween Candy
- Digging In for DIG PINK 2014
- Sayville Players Fall Production Taken By Laughter
- Boys Golf Fall Season on a Roll
- RUNNING A Successful Business
- Second Annual Elementary Duathlon
- Sayville Athletes Sign Division I and II
- Multimedia Message on Anti Bullying
- Lincoln Ladies Lead Halloween Parade
- Liam Harrison Performs in All-National Honor JAZZ Ensemble
- Filling EMPTY BOWLS
- Halloween Paintings of Ghouls Goblins Ghosts
- Friday with Mondays At Racine
- Building Retail Skills With a School Store
- A day in the life of...AP Environmental Students
- Win Win for Flashes and Coach Hoss
- Shovels Ready for Girls Bathroom Locker Room Facility
- Fox News Visits Cherry Derek Jeter Fans
- Nick Plays Cello Solo at Carnegie Hall
- Perfect Day for Peaceful Pinwheels
- Music Students Named to All-National, All-State, All-County
- Summertime Career Development for Students
- HOMECOMING 2014
- Moving 9 11 Tribute on Bagpipes
- Opening Day video and Photos
- Student Musical Performances Welcome Back Staff
- Summer Reading at Sunrise Drive
- As Seen On Facebook HS
- 2014-2015 BOE Meetings Awards and Citations
- 2014-2015 School Holiday Calendar
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2015 Commencement and Moving Up links
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2013-2014 Archived stories
- 2014 Commencement and Moving Up links
- Two Sayville students Win at Cyberchase Challenge
- SD Recycles Trash into CASH
- CA Gardening Club
- Skype From Afghanistan
- Yankee Fans Unite at Cherry
- Middle School Mathletes Compete
- Maste Chef Meets CSI
- Ride For Life, A Tradition in Sayville
- ANCHOR CLUB Wins National Award
- SOFTBALL Champs for Third Consecutive Year
- Sayville Girls Lacrosse
- SAVA Art Show
- Aneri Wins $20,000 Scholarship from Coca Cola Foundation
- Sayville Boys Golf Wins LI Championship
- Serving Up Character At Breakfast of Champions
- National Honor Society Inducts 80
- Sayville Junior Ranks FIRST in NY and Region with The Stock Market Game
- Science Research Student Allison Murphy Wins 4-year Scholarship
- First Place in Solar Competition
- Third Year for Bike to School Day at Cherry
- Pioneer in Educational Technology Award
- New Bleachers Installed at SWAMP
- Honoring Veterans at Home Game
- SCOPE Educations Honors Shining Stars
- Spreading the Word Finds Support in Sayville
- Fueling Up
- Rwandan Survivors Uplifting Message
- Students Competing with History
- Eager Readers at Sunrise
- French Visitors
- Wild for Math Carnival
- Maria Brown Day
- Romance Comedy and Tragedy in the South Pacific
- 100th year Celebration Invites Student Poems
- Celebrating with NJHS
- TEXT Me LATER math activity
- Practice Drills With SCPD
- Winning Art News
- Eighth Grade Golfer Goes to Augusta
- Meeting Senator Boyle
- OSCARS Return
- Iron Chef Winners
- A Week in Translation with LOTE
- Middle School Wins at LISEF
- Schmeider on College Board Advisory Panel
- Allison Murphy Wins First Place at LISEF
- Nicholas Burkel is SHS Sophomore and Professional Cellist
- Cherry Avenue Wax Museum at Open House
- MODEL CLUB For UN Work
- Dioramas at Sunrise
- Lincoln 4th Graders Enter Trees Rock Video Contest
- Lincoln Singers Throw In Their Lot by Singing
- Annual Elementary Science Fair
- Senior Athletes Sign
- Veterans Honored by Frost Valley students
- WordMasters Perfect Score for Sayville Student
- iPad Pilot Program in AP Class
- Circus Comes to Cherry
- Career Days Offer Insights
- CA ART STUDENTS IN A THANKFUL STATE
- A Shout Out for Good Cheering
- The Glass Menagerie
- Merry Melodies: Tour de Jazz Sampling
- Piracy: A Hazardous Reality
- Senior Signs with Coast Guard Academy
- Biology Student Shares Research on E-cigarettes
- Good Character Luncheon Celebration
- Fall 2013 Breakfast of Champions
- Learning From an Expert
- At Cherry Ave, Heartwarming Feeling Donating Blankets
- HS Students Getting Certified in CPR & AED training
- Cherry Thankful for Our Veterans
- Seniors Celebrate Breakfast Tradition
- Dessert Feast Sweetens Anti Bully Message
- Hello, Dolly: A Swell Middle School Musical
- Tristan Ramirez also named NHRP Scholar
- A Play on Play Production
- 8 Sayville Seniors Exhibit Artwork
- Covering Wellness at Middle School
- Middle School Mock Interviews
- BIG SEASON for Boys Volleyball
- Sending Greetings to Soldiers
- History Club Treats Veterans to Breakfast
- 1st Grade Showcase Body Systems Lesson For Halloween
- LI Tech Summit Awards Barbara Hall
- Filling EMPTY BOWLS in 2013
- Middle School Treated to Spooky Tales
- Lincoln Colors Halloween with Spirit
- Digging Deep for DIG PINK
- All Elementary Duathlon
- Introducing Cherry's New Principal
- Girls VarsityTennis Competes in Championship
- Don't be SPOOKED
- Youth Golfer Wins 2014 Masters Trip in Augusta
- In the Loop with Ms. Philp
- AP SCHOLARS on the Rise
- COMMON Concerns Testimony at NYS Minority Hearing
- Commended Students
- All County All State Music Students named
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2012-2013 Archived stories
- 2013 HOMECOMING
- 2013 Commencement Photos
- NHRP Scholar Heather Leahy
- 2013 photos
- Education for Peace
- 2013 MOVING ON UP
- A Cherry Tree for Cameron
- Peace At Cherry
- Stamping Out Bullying at Sunrise Drive
- Scantlebury named LIFACS Teacher of the Year
- Commemorating 9-11
- Cherry Students Meet Pen Pals
- TWO WordMasters CHAMPS
- Opening Day 2013
- Sayville Division I and II Athletes
- SAVA Showcases Time and Talent
- National Honor Society 2013 Inductees
- Breakfast of Champs Returns for Spring Ceremony
- Elementary Science Teacher of the Year
- Cherry Holds BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY
- Sayville REALLY Cares
- Sayville Students and teacher in National Geographics film
- Lincoln Concert Showcases Patriotic Pride
- MS Librarian Wins Technology Award for Book Trailers
- Maria Brown Honored by LIU
- Lincoln Students Joining Forces to Help the Earth
- Resounding Sayville Music Talent
- Sayville High School Musical Performances
- Lincoln Jump Rope for Heart
- Teddy Bear Clinic at Cherry
- COMPETING WITH HISTORY
- Advice from IT Alumni
- At Home with Honors
- Scientific Journey From R.I.S.E. to S.T.E.M.
- Sayville 8th-grader Places in Piano Competition
- SHS Youngest International R.I.S.E. Competitor
- Walk in FINANCE Park
- Heart ART
- In the Running Special Olympics
- Chris Belcher Signs
- Outstanding UPstanders at Cherry
- Reading Rocks Cherry
- Stars Out At Lincoln PARP
- Out of this World with PARP
- Solar Energy Lessons From the Rooftop
- Long Island Best Include Sayville Art Students
- Robotics Team Finish as FIRST SemiFinalists
- Principal Castello Honored by SAANYS
- Earth Day Art by Cherry Avenue Students
- The Pipes, The Pipes Are Calling
- 1st Annual State Farm Leadership Award
- Students Design LOGO for Local Doctor
- Pen Pals Across the Ages
- Tradition Unshaken with Fiddler
- Winter Sports Accomplishments
- Science Research Firsts
- Drama Students Recognized
- Middle School After School Clubs
- Reading About Invasive Species
- Bread Baking Experience at Middle School
- More Than Patriotic Pride
- A Wealth of Information About Investments
- National Junior Honor Society
- Hannah's Home Run Essay
- Eighth-Graders Contribute to Kidsday
- Denise Michael Educator of the Month
- Good Tidings From Our Art Department
- MSG Varsity Announces All-Metro Team
- SOAR Afterschool Program Takes Flight
- Travels With Children
- Fifty Sayville Musicians Selected for SCMEA Festival
- Sharing Reading with Sayville Rotary Club
- High School Senior Makes Eagle Scout
- World Class World’s Fair
- Celebrating Breakfast With Champions
- History Club Heads to Nationals
- Another Technology ASSET for District
- Rebecca Monastero is Intel Semifinalist
- Backstage With Shakespeare
- Lessons in Gingerbread
- Celebrating Art is Always Timeless
- Matt Iovino Capital One News12 Scholar Athlete
- Uplifting Music at Airport
- 2012 Suffolk Zone Winners
- EMPTY BOWLS FILLED BY GENEROSITY
- Sports Marketing Class Gets Retail Lessons
- Athletes Take the Polar Plunge
- Dreams for Every Child
- On the RISE with Emily Nowlan
- Awakening Scientific Curiosity at Middle School
- Middle School Authentic Real Life Activity
- Savory Fare for Seniors
- TWO Win Art Scholarships
- Life-Saving Miracle Workers
- MSG Cover Story
- Signing for Sayville Girls Lacrosse Senior
- Boys Lacrosse Senior Sign
- Sunrise Drive Kindergarten Classes Learn Fire Safety
- A Musical Recipe for Success
- Recognizing SRPs
- If Walls Could Talk in HS Fall Play
- For her Research, Rebecca is a Top Ten Finalist
- MS Honors Veterans
- Thanking Our Veterans
- Hurricane Relief Donations
- Sayville Announces 2012 AP Scholars
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2011-2012 Archived stories
- Four Consecutive Years a School of Distinction
- Regional Finalist in Siemens Competition
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2012 Commencement
- Photos and Superintendent's Speech
- Photos of Alumni Walk
- Salutatorian Jacqueline Kalomiris and photos
- Musical Performances and Kailey Schnurman
- Valedictorian Erica Weinberg and photos
- BOARD OF EDUCATION President and Vice President and photos
- Class President Response by Derek Hartnett and photos
- Class of 2012 Commencement Videos
- Awarding of Diplomas
- Sept 2011 Dec 2011
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Halloween Window Painting 2012
- Brightly Shining Spirit
- Opening Day 2011
- Birthday in a Box with MS
- Reading for Good Character
- Spreading Good Cheer
- Thanking Our Soldiers and Veterans
- Class B Champs Deliver
- Aviation Sayville Student Pinned for Solo Flight
- End of Ceremony
- Spending Lunchtime in Stitches
- Middle School Hope Club Delivers
- Golden Boys
- Acknowledging Mr. Gittler
- My Favorite Year Musical
- New Recipe for Senior Breakfast
- FREEZIN for a REASON
- 2011 Frost Valley Plans
- Venerating Our Veterans
- Emily Meier Signs with High Point for Lacrosse
- Happier Halloween
- Teaming Up to Save a Life
- Sayville Players Presented ARSENIC & OLD LACE
- Sayville Field Hockey Wins Suffolk Class B Championship
- In Soccer, Dakota Edwards Has it Covered
- New Records for Girls Volleyball
- Twice as Nice On The AP Honor Roll
- Painting for Halloween
- Maria Brown Awarded
- Souper Supper Fills Empty Bowls
- SEED Student Wins Prize
- Taking a NO TEXTING PLEDGE
- In the Pink with Field Hockey
- AP Scholars from Sayville High School recognized
- More Than Just Jumping Rope
- Newsday features: Wind Ensemble Heading to Carnegie Hall
- Giving back in Sayville a Newsday feature
- PEACE POLES AND PROGRAMS
- Dig Pink for 2011
- Sayville Senior 's Editorial in Newsday
- A Leading Man At Lincoln Avenue
- NYSCAME All County
- NYSSMA Students named
- Cherry Avenue Passes the Book
- AP Excellance and Commended Students at High School
- Perpetuating Peace with Pinwheels
- Summer Research
- 9 11 Memorial at Cherry Avenue
- Honor Student Develops Leadership Strategies
- Big Talent at Teeny Awards
- Staff Recognition for Milestone Years of Service
- Jan 2012 to June 2012
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Field Hockey Played 4 A Cure
- Cherry Moving Up
- Lincoln Moving Up
- Middle School Moving Up
- Sunrise Drive Moving Up
- Bald is Beautiful with St Baldricks
- Sayville Players Award Ceremony
- BOE Recognition of faculty and staff
- BOE Recognition in 2011 2012 academic year
- About Erica Weinberg: Class of 2012 Valedictorian
- About Jacqueline Kalomiris: Class of 2012 Salutatorian
- 2012 Athletic Excellence Awards
- Academic Awards Night at High School
- It All Adds Up to Success
- Journalism Students Take Home Awards
- SHS Adds 87 High Achievers to National Honor Scociety
- Sayville Teacher is a Real ASSET with Technology
- Middle School View Shining Stars
- Hailing from the Ivory Coast
- Making Sense Out of Cents
- Character Building Breakfast
- Partners in Fun Enjoy 2nd Annual Dinner Dance
- Big-Top Talents Make Lincoln a Circus
- Two Athletes Take Medals in Special Olympics
- Kindergarten Recycle Fair
- Sunrise Drive Service Learning Project Wins TWO awards
- A Little Karaoke for a VERY BIG Cause
- Teaming up to Support Our Troops and Honor Our Veterans
- UFO Spotted in Sayville
- LOL With First Graders at Sunrise Drive
- Seafood Consumption Study for Science Student
- History Club Goes National
- Prestigious Summer Research
- Reading to Dogs Afterschool
- Bye Bye Birdie
- Glogs of War And Beauty
- Miles Apart Working Together
- Elementary Science Symposium
- SEEing A Difference with HOPE
- Special Focus on Geometric Construction
- Views from Carnegie Hall
- Artful News
- Cherry Avenue Experiences Native American Society
- Giants Fever Fuels SUPER BOWL at Sunrise
- Sunrise Shines with Brick 26 Contributions
- USAA Awards to Drama Students
- Wax Museums at Lincoln and Cherry
- Freshmen take Medals at Science Olympiads
- Science Buddies Connect
- A Special Day at Carnegie Hall in a Leap Year
- Two Students Win in Shanti Fund Calendar Art Competion
- Angry Birds Invade Lincoln Ave Art Class
- First-Rate Performance at Mid-Island Band Festival
- Swan Lake Show Stopper
- National Signing Day Includes Sayville Seniors
- A Buzz About the Spelling Bee
- Breakfast of Champions Recognition
- Induction Ceremony for National Junior Honor Soceity
- Antigone Brings Classics to High School Stage
- More than ONE Warm Coat
- HOMECOMING 2012
- With Food Drive, Lincoln Avenue Elementary Promotes Peace
- Dig Pink A Success in 2012
- Jimmy Giattino Capital One News12 Scholar Athlete
- NYSSMA Musicians Selected
- Volleyball Player of the Week
- Peaceful Participation
- Almost Home Fundraiser
- Senior Curran Boyce named NMSC Semifinalist
- Ride For Life Supporters
- In Remembrance of September 11
- Sayville Preps Before Labor Day
- Opening Day 2012
- New 2012 Staff Welcomed
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2010-2011 Archived stories
- HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT 2011
- Commencement 2011
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More 2010-2011 Tidings Online articles
- Lincoln Moving Up
- Cherry Moving Up
- Sunrise Moving Up
- Athletic Awards for Sayville's Best
- Senior Awards Night
- Shaved Heads
- BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH
- Crafty Fundraiser at Middle School
- Sayville Celebrates Wellness
- Sayville Student Picked for Archery Championships
- Celebrating Artistic Achievements
- 11th Social Studies Quiz Bowl
- Advocating for Music
- Theatre Arts Awards Drama
- Acknowledging Good Works
- National Honor Society Inducts 77
- Musical ACCOLADES
- Wellness Commemorative T-Shirts
- Golden Moments with Senior Citizens
- Lincoln Remembers Our Armed Forces with Music
- Rainforest Knowledge Grows in Classroom
- Lincoln Shows Support
- Spring 2011 Breakfast of Champions
- Biggest Loser Wins Fans
- Lincoln SEED TEAM
- Sunrise SEED Compete Science Challenge
- NASA Research Program
- Support in Camouflage
- Interact Basketball Benefit
- SWEEPing Change
- Best Practices Start with Breakfast
- Science Students RISE to Top
- Math Carnival
- Pies of Relief for Scholarships
- Book Buddes in Bloom at Lincoln
- Elementary Relief Efforts
- Reading for the Dogs At Sunrise
- Sayville Celebrates Wellness
- Seniors Receive Speech & Drama Awards
- Sunrise Drive Student Council in FUTURECORPS
- CRAZY FOR YOU hoofs up a Musical
- 50 Years to Celebrate
- Pen Pals with the UKRAINE
- Two Creative Problem Solvers Complete Program
- Early Birds at Lincoln
- Seven from Sayville Showcase Technology
- Mrs. Bernstein is named Distinguished Teacher
- Sayville on A-List for APs
- Our Favorite Things in Math
- Elementary Students Participate in Sayville Library Card Competition
- OSCARS at Cherry Avenue
- Pie in the Face for PARP at Cherry Avenue
- Sayville Senior Receives Baseball Preseason Award
- Elementary Students Brightened by Science Symposium
- Recognizing Newest NJHS members
- Sayville Soccer Signs THREE
- Banner ART Achievement
- Middle School Teacher Educator of the Month
- MENC All-Eastern Student named
- Results Are A Click Away
- Learning Internet Laws
- MAGICAL FROST VALLEY
- Board of Education Honors Students
- Holiday Cheer in Many Gifts of Songs
- Coaches Vs Cancer Tournament in Dec
- Lincoln Opens New Media Center
- Extraordinary Season for Sayville Soccer
- Sayville Middle School Interviews for Kidsday
- Fall 2010 Breakfast of Champions Recogizes Students
- It's Really No Chore At Cherry Avenue
- Middle School Musical ONCE UPON a Mattress
- Stockings Stuffed with Care
- Here's the Pitch about Brendan Butler
- Wrestling with a Promising Future
- Chasing Away Hunger
- Barefoot in the Park
- Senior Breakfast for Class of 2011
- Sayville Varsity Successful Season
- Nail Biter LI Championship Game
- Communicating in Clay
- They Chose THE SNOWY DAY
- Staff Honored for Milestone Years of Service
- Fall Backstage Theatre Production
- Inspiring Guest Speaker at Middle School
- Sayville Senior Named Siemens Competition Semifinalist
- At the Movies for Homecoming 2010
- Music Groups Perfom at Islander Home Game
- Golden Halloween Tradition at Lincoln Avenue
- Two Middle School Students Qualify
- Merchant Marine Captain Shares Experiences
- Varsity Field Hockey Makes History
- A Souper Time at Empty Bowls
- Sayville Receives School of Distinction from Section XI
- Halloween Makes a Scene In Sayville
- Roundtable in Focus on Student Success
- 2010 AP Scholars announced
- AP Scholars in Class of 2011
- Seeing Pinwheels Perchance for Shanti Fund
- What They Did for Peace
- NYSCAME 2010 All-County Recipients Named
- NYSSMA All-State Students Named
- Sunrise Drive Library Media Center Opens
- Walk and Bicyle to School Day at Cherry
- George Washington and Cherry Students
- Workshop's Summer Flirtation With Opera
- Mrs.Dwyer Appointed to Education Committee of NAGC
- Opening Day 2010
- Welcome Back Teachers
- New Appointments in District
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2009-2010 Archived stories
- Commencement 2010
- Middle School 2010 Moving-Up!!
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May-June 2010 archive stories
- ADDITIONAL GREATNESS
- Spring 2010 Breakfast of Champions
- Amazing Girls Golfers
- One-Act Plays Review at Sayville.com
- Keeping Islip Clean, One Marina at a Time
- SEEING PINK for Antibullying Day
- SMBA Celebrates
- Witnessing A Big Win for BNL Science Competition
- Dedicated to Their Craft
- To Haiti and Back with Love
- National Technical Honor Society Inductees
- SWEEPing Change in Districtwide Recycling
- Helping All Creatures Great and Small
- Seventy-one recognized at National Honor Society
- Seniors Celebrate in the Swamp
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March-April 2010 archive stories
- Elementary SEED Students Win
- Honoring Military Service
- Habitat for Humanity
- Brighter Smiles in the Dominican Republic
- Oklahoma Okay
- OSCARS at Cherry
- Shining Stars celebrated at Middle School
- Baseball Scores in the Swamp
- Lincoln Ave Wax Museum
- Lincoln Students Discover the Explorers
- Lincoln Enters Disney Planet Challenge
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Jan-Feb archive stories
- Every Community Has A History
- Lincon Avenue Students in a State of Competition
- Math Olympics at Cherry
- Students Read and Perform at Nursing Home
- Music and Fitness at the Middle School
- 2010 National Junior Honor Society Induction
- Steel Magnolias Bloom
- Exceeding Scores
- Hats off to Hats On Day
- Pajama Game: The Middle School Musical
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Nov-Dec 2009 archive stories
- Debating One Year Later
- Giving Back to Our Community
- Knit Club Raise $1,253 for Lustgarten
- Reading A Plus for Competitors
- Sophomores Drive For Toys
- Sunrise Collects For African Library
- Cherry Displays Annual Gingerbread Community
- Holiday Music
- Spreading Good Cheer Districtwide
- Cherry Celebrates Veterans
- Groundbreaking Experience at Lincoln
- History Club Shares with Veterans
- Senior Breakfast
- Middle School holds Mock Interviews
- Madcap Sayville Players
- DecemberTV Spotlight
- Making Peace Work
- Fall 2009 Breakfast of Champions Honors Students
- Junior Girl Scouts meet Superintendent
- Pie in the Face for Mr. Murray
- Diving for Hidden Treasure
- Spine Tingling Career
- Drama Seniors Nationally Recognized
- SHS Quartet Peforms for Macys
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Sept-Oct 2009 archive stories
- 2009 Dig Pink Digs Deep
- Great Goblin!
- Halloween Scenes
- 2009 NYSCAME All County Festival Students
- Empty Bowls Filled for Hunger Awareness
- ABOUT OUR HS Anchor Club
- Reading For the Record
- So Long Farewell
- School of Distinction Award
- NYSSMA 2009 All-State Recipients
- Peaceworks and Bully Prevention
- Recognizing Milestone Years of Service
- Welcoming New Staff for Fall 2009
- A Super Time at Homecoming
- 2009 AP Scholars Announced
- Pinwheels Spin for Peace at Cherry
- Sayville Seniors Commended
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A Show of Class - Graduation 2009
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A SHOW OF CLASS
By the Class of 2009
Just in time for the Sayville Commencement Exercises, the glorious sun shoved aside the record-setting tempests that drenched most of June to beam warmly on the Class of 2009.
Everyone seemed ready to rejoice in the dry weather. As the Sayville High School Band, directed by Mr. Pete DeSalvo, struck the first chord, the hoots and hollers of families and friends rose from the bleachers to welcome the processional led by Superintendent of Sayville Schools Dr. Rosemary Jones and Board of Education President John Verdone.
The cheering spectators roared louder when the graduates—a shimmering ribbon of purple and gold—paraded to Pomp and Circumstance and took their seats on the football field. Following the class were approximately sixty Alumni who participated in the traditional Alumni Walk. The oldest, Myra Roland DeGraff representing the class of 1939, was assisted by Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Dr. Geraldine Sullivan Keck, and guided to the designated canopy nearby to observe the ceremony in shaded comfort.
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This graduation marked real moments of pride for Sayville. Not only did this high-achieving class exceed accomplishments in every arena of academics, athletics, and the arts, they showed real class —the first in a long while—by giving utmost respect to all their speakers. For their exceptional model behavior during commencement, the Class of 2009 has won acclaim, approval, and the greatest thanks for starting this new tradition.
Class of 2009 Salutatorian
Samantha Rosa: “The Progression of Dependence”
Class of 2009 Salutatorian Samantha Rosa first greeted the assembly with thanks to the parents and educators who “helped shape us into who we are today,” for their input and insight.
Then, turning her attention to her classmates, whom she congratulated for their successful completion of High School, Samantha discussed their progression from dependence toward independence. She bypassed their recent memories “so near and dear to our hearts that I feel it is not necessary to revisit them today,” so as to offer her fellow graduates “something that will hold worth in the future.”
Describing Middle School as the safe nest where they were cradled and nurtured, Samantha traced their path through the “transitional period” of High School which marked their growth from “codependent youths to independent adults. We have learned to value the opinions of others, and more importantly, to value diversity and our individuality.”
Samantha projected a new landscape ahead, one that will not always have “our best interests at heart... no longer be surrounded by a community of peers where everyone is working together towards a common goal.”
Encouraging her classmates to determine their individual passions that will motivate and propel them past obstacles, she suggested that “any one of us could be the next president,… Nobel Prize winner,…celebrated recording artist…” by channeling “the energy within ourselves.”
Drawing upon her personal successes as examples, Samantha concluded “it is time to light a fire … to create your own future. No one can affect our future except ourselves, for life is lived by us and us alone.” Wishing them the best of luck in the future, Samantha urged the Graduates of 2009 to “savor every minute of today, for we truly deserve it.”
Class of 2009 Valedictorian
Matthew Cowan: “Today’s Tomorrow”
Soft-spoken Matthew Cowan felt honored to be the Class of 2009 Valedictorian and expressed his good wishes, particularly to those among his peers joining the military.
Lightheartedly Matt opened by introducing himself to members of the sizeable class he had yet to meet, told all he aimed to accomplish the “lofty goal” of making them “laugh, cry, be motivated and just live a better life in general,” and assured them, despite dire Mayan forecasts, that humanity would live past the year 2012. “I know it’s pretty audacious challenging the ideas of the Mayans, but after some long, reflective thought, I have come to the conclusion that even if I am wrong, you won’t be able to tell me ‘I told you so.’”
Surveying the capped heads seated before him, Matt launched into the substance of his ingenious and insightful message. “Each one of us stands to make a difference…” To prove his point, Matt invited his classmates both to listen and to stand when he named the fields or professions in which each may “plan to enter. So, hopefully, in a short time, I will have all of you on your feet.”
The following is a synopsis of Matt’s predictions about futures in the
• Medical or Healthcare profession “Upon completion of your extended education, I think you will bring to our society: a cure for cancer; a cure for AIDS; a cure for the common cold; an increased lifespan; and generally, a happier, healthier, and longer life—and you will make a tremendous amount of money.”
• Education “Your job is to educate the next generation to fix the problems of previous generations and to leave a legacy of improvement. Without people like you, we wouldn’t have doctors, healthcare professionals or any profession…”
• Eclectic field consisting of lawyers, business persons, economists, bankers, and politicians. “You will be the captains of industry and the leaders of our nation.”
• Science and mathematics “It is your job to clarify the way we see the world and to explain the currently unexplainable. Talk about a tough job, but I see some very intelligent people [standing, and]… able to rise to the challenge.”
• The Arts (musicians, singers, actors, actresses, artists or anyone who will make an artistic contribution to society). “We rely on you to keep us happy when times are not looking too great and to entertain us when times are better, even to help us understand our lives... I do my best work listening to music—you are definitely a necessary part of the societal puzzle.”
• Engineering (Matt’s personal favorite) including urban planners. “With you we entrust technological advancements and future infrastructure, all the gadgets, gizmos, building, bridges…your job is to make our lives more manageable.”
• Trades and skilled labor (mechanics, plumbers, electricians, carpenters…) “You are the foundation of America. …you are the builders…the fixers…without you, our society would undoubtedly be in chaos.”
• Civil service (police, fire, military). “Probably the single most noteworthy and important group, you will… continue to hold tightly to our freedom, protect us from harm, and save our lives…Thank you in advance!”
• Undecided? “It is you that keep our future surprising. Some of you may create the next Google, Facebook,… Many of you will join others in professions I have already mentioned and do great things… Even if you have no idea, there is no rush. The appropriate career will come to you.”
Noting finally that everyone was standing, Matt asked one more favor. “I want you to look around at everyone …what you see is a nearly limitless wealth of untapped brilliance.” Acknowledging they would be the promise of our future, Matt cited two quotes from his favorite alter ego Abraham Lincoln [earned by Matt’s striking likeness last Halloween], “Stand with anybody that stands RIGHT. Stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong;” and “People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
Superintendent Dr. Rosemary Jones:
“A True Beginning...”
Introduced by Principal Joseph Buderman as “the force behind our success in Sayville,” Superintendent Dr. Rosemary Jones welcomed the assembly and thanked the High School faculty, staff, and administrators for their commitment, caring, and wisdom and for making the events of the day possible. While Dr. Jones also praised the parents, families, and community members for their support, she commended those who voiced concerns that challenged the entire district to accomplish the very best for the students.
“Over the years,” Dr. Jones admitted to the Class of 2009, “I have seen many classes graduate, but you are especially dear to me. I came to Sayville when you were in Kindergarten. We have traveled the last 13 years together, and I know a lot about you.” The graduates laughed as Dr. Jones recollected their Barney backpacks, their Power Rangers Halloween costumes, their progression from the Playstation to the Wii, dancing the “cool” macarena, and of course, Sponge Bob.
In a more serious vein, Dr. Jones praised them for exceeding the academic requirements. “I saw you as my kids. Let me tell you, my kids, you have not let me down. You have been asked to do more than any previous graduating class” and achieved “more than any other graduating class in Sayville.”
Complimenting the class as a whole for their community involvement, Dr. Jones acknowledged the five students joining the military for their sacrifice and service to our nation.
In addition, the Superintendent spoke with pride, when she noted, “The rigor of Sayville High School has provided you with the building blocks for going forward. When you are handed that diploma today, I know that diploma represents the best that public school has to offer. The rest is up to you.”
Dr. Jones advised, “Take this commencement as a true beginning. Try new things. Interact with new and diverse friends. Get out of the comfort zone. Some of the things that make us uncomfortable are in fact the very tools necessary to make us grow.”
“You are ready!” Dr. Jones stated with confidence, concluding with her signature statement, Go out there, do good and do well, Good luck and may God bless you!”
BOE President Verdone
Speaks from the Heart
“The world is a lot different than when you first started kindergarten,” Board of Education President John Verdone remarked during his address. “Who would ever have thought that TWITTER would be something everyone could do? And to me, ‘my space’ was a spot you didn’t want anyone in.”
R eflecting on what he might share with the graduates today, his oldest son advised him to speak from the heart, to locate the “Aha moment.” So, rather than fill pages of his speech with events from his life or speak of heroes who influenced him, Mr. Verdone decided the focus should be on the graduates. “Today belongs to you. You start on your own journey, as tomorrow becomes your future, a future we have entrusted to you. You’ll be the ones who will have influence, determination, and drive to change the world, to bring peace to the world.”
Praising the Class of 2009 for being the brightest, the best, our future leaders and stewards of change, Mr. Verdone commended them for their hard work and intelligence.
“When you leave here today,” Mr. Verdone concluded, “treasure your memories of high school, the friendships you have made, the knowledge you have gained. Go with all your heart,” and closed with wishes for success and congratulations.
Class President Brittany McMahon
gave her Response for the Class
following the Presentation of Diplomas to the Class of 2009.
It was a simple, but deep question: “How long have you been alive?” With it, Class of 2009 President Brittany McMahon engaged her audience. She recounted how her life drastically changed in freshman year with two words—spread kindness— words that bespoke of a philosophy that helped her find herself, her mission, and her passion.
Brittany’s journey of self-discovery collided with a question from Sociology Class: “What does it mean to be alive?” Sharing some answers drawn from her personal experiences, Brittany learned to be true to herself, love and cherish her family, and “embrace the moments that leave you breathless.” She also learned to find her passions and to focus on the fights worth fighting. “I love helping people and making them feel good about themselves. Bringing a smile to someone’s face melts my heart. It probably would have taken me a lot longer to figure this out if it weren’t for those two words.”
With tears in her eyes and a trembly voice Brittany expressed her gratitude to Sayville High School friends and role models, teachers and peers, teammates and mentors who directly affected her life. “And never have I ever felt as alive as I do right now standing on this stage in front of you all. …there have been so many laughs, so many struggles, but in the end, so many victories have defined the past four years.”
Asking her fellow graduates to consider the question “When will YOU embrace life…finally feel ALIVE,” Brittany recommended “Find your passion, live your dream, follow your heart. In time you will realize that Abe Lincoln said it best: ‘in the end, it’s not the years in your life; it’s the life in your years.’ Class of 2009, I urge you to BE ALIVE!”
ABOUT the Class of 2009
“Members of the Class of 2009 won significant honors both individually and collectively and have been tremendous representatives of our school.”
During his final remarks, Principal Joseph Buderman thanked all for their support throughout the academic and cocurricular careers of the students. After the Jazz Chorus led the assembly in God Bless America, Mr. Buderman closed the Commencement program, emotions evident in his voice: “As the representative of our faculty, staff, and administration, it has been my pleasure to have worked with you for the past four years. Ladies and gentleman, I congratulate the Class of 2009, and wish you success, health, and happiness in all your future endeavors!” At that moment, the well-mannered Class of 2009 exploded with unrestrained joy, cheers and caps flying skyward!
Enumerating (see below) the statistics of class accomplishments with a “great deal of pride and satisfaction,” Mr. Buderman also announced the Community Scholarship winners.
• The graduates met and/or exceeded the academic standards: 96% of the students in the Class of 2009 will go on to further education; 96% earned a Regents Diploma this year.
• At the 35th Annual Scholastic Awards program, administrators, faculty, and staff presented 185 awards to 96 deserving students. Gold- or purple-ribboned medallions worn by the graduates indicated these awards. Special mention was given to the five students, Alex DeLuca, Jasmine DePompeo, Richard Marciano, Matthew Muller, and Eric Schreck who are entering the service.
• Four students were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship foundation for academic excellence: Karl Hart , Jeremy Pomerantz, Samantha Rosa , and Garret Stephens
• So far, 86 students received academic or community scholarships that value well over 2.2 million dollars.
• Our Art students earned numerous awards and received great recognition at such exhibits as SAVA, SMBA, the BAFFA High School Student Invitational Art Exhibit, the Hecksher Juried Art Competition, and a number of works were entered at the 28th Annual Congressional Arts Competition.
• Our Music Department held many outstanding concerts throughout the year and the Wind Ensemble, directed by Mr. Peter DeSalvo, received the highest award possible, Level 6 (Gold) Rating with Distinction at the New York State Festival. Sayville is again a Grammy-Award winning school and named one of the Top 100 schools. Our music students have been recognized locally and throughout the county, state, and nation with awards from NYSSMA, All-State Awards in Band, Orchestra, Chorus, and Jazz, National School Choral and Orchestra Awards, Long Island String Festival Awards, SCMEA All-County Awards, a NYSCAME scholarship, John Philip Sousa Band Award, Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, and Chopin Piano Award; and if an award were available, the music department would have earned one with their performance of Mozart’s Requiem. It was clearly an outstanding year for the Music Program.
• Our Theatre Arts program, under the direction of Mr. Steven Hailey, successfully held the Fall Play (The Crucible), Winter Play (Simon’s Girls) and Senior-directed/written May One-Act Plays. In addition, the Music Department worked collaboratively with Sayville Theatre Arts and successfully produced this year’s outstanding musical BEAUTY & The BEAST.
• In Interscholastic Athletics, 22 of our 26 varsity teams participated in postseason competitions and this year, we set another record: All 26 varsity teams are NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Teams, earning our Athletic Program the Scholar-Athlete New York State School of Distinction Award. Sayville Varsity individuals and teams won championships in 10 sports; with DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS in Girls: Tennis, Soccer, Field Hockey, Winter Track, Swimming-Diving, Spring Track, and Lacrosse & Boys: Football, Swimming-Diving, Lacrosse; COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS in Football, Softball, Girls and Boys Lacrosse; LONG ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES in Football, Boys Lacrosse, and Varsity Cheerleading. Our Cheerleading team represented Long Island and advanced to the semifinals at the Nationals in Disney World. COUNTY FINALISTS in Girls: Tennis, Swimming-Diving, Soccer, Field Hockey, Winter Track; Boys: Golf, Track, Swimming-Diving, Wrestling. An unprecedented number of our athletes were named to All-State and All-American teams in Football Boys and Girls Swimming-Diving, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Soccer. Eight student-athletes in the Class of 2009 earned Gold Key awards from Section XI this year.
• High School Service Organizations provided volunteers, support, and raised money for The Special Olympics, The American Heart Association, The Lupus Foundation, The Salvation Army, The American Cancer Society, The March of Dimes, LI Blood Services, Relay for Life, The 7th Annual March to the Sea to Fight Leukemia, The Keith Nintzel 5K Memorial Event, Mitch Cangelosi Memorial Run and raised thousands of dollars and tons of food, clothing, and toys for the less fortunate on Long Island. Additionally, as a result of such service to our community, our Anchor Club was named Number One in the northeast region.
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