Sayville’s Dugout of Dreams

It was a dream come true for Coach Ryan Cox and the Sayville Baseball team—dugouts to house home and visiting teams; but, it took more than dreaming to make it happen. Thanks to the industry of Mr. Cox, the dedication of his team players and their families, and the generosity of many who had a hand in the collaboration, The Golden Flashes have Dugouts this season. During a modest Dugout Recognition Ceremony, Coach Ryan Cox acknowledged the contributors (see list below) with sincerest humility and genuine regard for the commitment that built the dugout of dreams. Athletic Director Charlie Delargy added high words of praise for Coach Cox who instills new vigor each year as Coach. After retired Baseball Coach Barry Fitzpatrick threw the first ball, the Golden Flashes defeated Hampton Bays Baymen 4:0.

DUGOUT RECOGNITION

PLANNING AND APPROVAL

-           Superintendent – Dr. Rosemary Jones

-           Assistant Superintendent – Dr. Geri Sullivan Keck

-           Asst. Superintendent for Business – Mr. John Belmonte

-           Athletic Director – Mr. Charles Delargy

-           Head of Buildings and Grounds – Mr. Dan Casali

-           Principal of High School – Mr. Joseph Buderman

-           Personnel Director Rosemary Camilleri

-           Pupil Personnel Director Stepahnie Lamanno

-           Coordinator of Special Education Mary Bohleber

BOARD OF EDUCATION

-           President – Mr. John Verdone

-           Vice-President – Mr. Norm deVenau

-           Trustee – Mrs. Allison J. Cruz

-           Trustee – Mrs. Maureen Dolan

-           Trustee – Mr. Keith Kolar

-           Trustee – Mr. Ray Nelson

-           Trustee – Mrs. Deborah Van Essendelft

BUILDERS, DONATIONS, CONSTRUCTION

-           Ryan Cox – Project Manager and Head Baseball Coach

-           Cox Construction Company – John F. Cox (roof construction, plans, steel columns)

-           Maio Construction Co. – John Maio (cement foundation)

-           Handsome Masonry – Toby Byrnes (cement block construction)

-           T & J Backhoe and Transport – Tom Johnson (dugout removal and trench)

-           Barrasso & Sons. – Mike Barrasso (donated cement block)

-           Strober Building Supply – (donated decking for benches)

-           Residential Fence Company – Russell Cohen ( donated fence in front of dugouts)

-           Van Kemenade Paint

-           Applebees

-           Panera Bread

-           Rich and Sue Rafferty of Sayville

-           Lois Cloud Malenczak

-           Michael Cox (built benches with Head Coach Ryan Cox)

-           Jordan Cox (built benches with Head Coach Ryan Cox)