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January 18, 2024 BOE Citations

January 18, 2024 BOE Citations

National Anthem

Students from the high school

Students from the high school's Intro to Guitar class performed the National Anthem to open the meeting.

 

Varsity Girls Volleyball Team

The Varsity Girls Volleyball Team was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE Meeting.

The Varsity Girls Volleyball Team was recognized for being the 2023 Class A Suffolk County Champions. Varsity Girls Volleyball Head Coach Debra Urso and Assistant Coach Jamie Termotto were recognized for leading the team.

Pictured are Varsity Girls Volleyball Team Head Coach Debra Urso, Lily Coan, Mia DeSimone, Elena Haakonson, Reese Kelly, Isabella Lundquist, Jessica Menze, Makenzie Muscarello, Haydyn Proscia, Morgan Reese, Trinity Ricevuto, Assistant Coach Jamie Termotto, Director ot Health, Physical Education & Interscholatic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox, Karley Ruckert, Julia Sack, and BOE Vice President Kelly Sack.

(Not available for photo; Eilise Marino, Kamryn Restivo, Faith Roben, and Adria Vargas.)

 

Varsity Game Day Cheerleading Team

The Varsity Game Day Cheerleading Team was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

The Varsity Game Day Cheerleading Team was recognized for being the 2023 Class B Suffolk County Champions as well as placing 3rd in the New York State Championships. Coach Kaytie Ferremi was recognized for leading the team.

Pictured are Head Coach Kaytie Ferremi, Ella Cifuentes, Elizabeth Holahan, Abigail Keil, Courtney Malone, Breanna McBride, Amber Pawloski, Gioia Racanelli, Emma McMulkin, Jaylin Troll, Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox, BOE Trustee Carl Cangelosi, Emma Bianco, Molly Brady, Captain Sophia Furno, Madison Garcia, Neeve McGinnis, Quinn Babcock and Captain Corinne Schick. 

(Not available for photo; Captain Ava Rueb and McKenna Broderick)

 

Varsity Girls Cross Country Team

Members of the Sayville Varsity Girls XC Team received citations at the Janaury 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

The Varsity Girls Cross Country Team was recognized for being the 2023 League VI Champions, the Division III Champions, the Suffolk County Class B Champions, and the Class B New York State Champions.

Pictured are Coach Thomas Duffy, Mullane Baumiller, Rachel Frawley, Isabella Gerena, Olivia Gerena, Ella Holt, Megan Lankowicz, Madeline McKillop, Catherine Simovich, Carly Strining, Sienna Turner, Victoria Alexander, Natalia Anastasio, Marianna Duffy, Madelyn Griffin, Breelyn Russo, Aubrey Vitale, BOE Trustee Christine Sarni, and Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox. 

(Not available for photo; Carly Brady and Ava Cutolo.)

 

Dicks Sporting Goods Power Panel Representative

Sayville High School student Maura Reilly was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School Athlete Maura Reilly was recognized for being a member of the Dicks Sporting Goods Power Panel. Maura is one of only 20 girls around the country chosen to be on this panel that provides direct feedback to Dick's Sporting Goods on how to better market their products. Maura is a member of the Girls Soccer, Girls Basketball, Girls Golf and Unified Basketball Teams. 

Pictured are BOE Trustee Christine Sarni, Maura Reilly and Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox.

 

Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving Accolades

Sayville High School student Meghan Brady was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School student Meghan Brady was recognized for her achievements on the Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving Team. Meghan was the Suffolk County Champion in the 200 Freestyle, the Suffolk County Champion in the 400 Freestyle Relay and achieved All-State in the 200 Freestyle as well as All-State in the 200 Freestyle Relay. 

Pictured are BOE Vice President Kelly Sack, Meghan Brady and Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox. 

 

Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving Accolades

Sayville High School student Abby Hendershot was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE Meeting

Sayville High School student Abby Hendershot was recognized for her accomplishments on the Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving Team.  Abby was the Suffolk County Champion in the 400 Freestyle Relay and earned All-State honors in the 200 Freestyle Relay. 

Pictured are BOE Vice President Kelly Sack, Abby Hendershot and Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox. 

 

Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving Accolades

Sayville High School student Shannon Swezey was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School student Shannon Swezey was recognized for her accomplishments on the Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving Team. Shannon was the Suffolk County Champion in the 400 Freestyle Relay and earned All-State Honors in the 200 Freestyle relay. 

Pictured are BOE Vice President Kelly Sack, Shannon Swezey, and Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox. 

 

Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving Accolades

Sayville High School student Lauren Woody was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School student Lauren Woody was recognized for her accomplishments on the Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving Team. Lauren was the Suffolk County Champion in the 400 Freestyle Relay and received All-State Honors in the 200 Freestyle Relay.

Pictured are BOE Trustee Vice President Kelly Sack, Lauren Woody, and Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox. 

 

Varsity Girls Tennis

 

Sayville High School student Meredith Albertelli was recognized for her accomplishments on the Varsity Girls Tennis Team. Meredith was named to the Newsday All-Long Island Team and received All-State honors in Doubles.

Pictured are Meredith Albertelli and Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox. 

 

Varsity Girls Tennis

Sayville High School student Kylie Person was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School student Kylie Person was recognized for her accomplishments on the Varsity Girls Tennis Team. Kylie was named to the Newsday All-Long Island team, received All-State honors in Doubles and was a News 12 Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Recipient. 

Pictured are Kylie Person and Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox.

 

Varsity Girls Cross Country Team

Sayville High School student Megan Lankowicz was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School student Megan Lankowicz was recognized for her accomplishments on the Varsity Girls Cross Country Team. Megan received All-State honors.

Pictured is Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox, Megan Lankowicz, and BOE Trustee Carl Cangelosi. 

 

Varsity Girls Cross Country Team

Sayville Schools students Marianna Duffy was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville Schools student Marianna Duffy was recognized for her accomplishments on the Varsity Girls Cross Country Team. Marianna received All-State honors. 

Pictured is Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox, Marianna Duffy and BOE Trustee Carl Cangelosi. 

 

Varsity Girls Cross Country Team

Sayville High School student Isabella Gerena was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School student Isabella Gerena was recognized for her achievements on the Varsity Girls Cross Country Team. Isabella received All-State and All-Federation honors.

Pictured is Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox, Isabella Gerena, and BOE Trustee Carl Cangelosi.

 

Varsity Girls Cross Country Team

Varsity Girls Cross Country Coach Thomas Duffy was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Varsity Girls Cross Country Head Coach Thomas Duffy was recognized for his team's accomplishments. The team won the Suffolk County Championship and Duffy was recognized by Newsday as the Long Island Cross Country Coach of the Year for the Varsity Girls Spring Track & Field Team. 

Pictured are BOE Trustee Carl Cangelosi, Varsity Girls Cross Country Head Coach Thomas Duffy, and Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox. 

 

Varsity Boys Golf

Sayville High School student Thomas Trotta was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School student Thomas Trotta was recognized for his accomplishments on the Varsity Boys Golf Team. Thomas was named a New York State Qualifier. 

Pictured are BOE Trustee Christine Sarni, Thomas Trotta, and Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox. 

 

Varsity Football

 

Sayville High School student Jake Triptree was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School student Jake Tripptree was recognized for his accomplishments on the Varsity Football Team. Jake earned All-State Honors. 

Pictured is Director of Health, Physical Education, & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox, Jake Triptree, and BOE Trustee Carl Cangelosi. 

 

Varsity Football

Sayville High School student Luke Hansen was recognized at th eJanuary 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School student Luke Hansen was recognized for his accomplishments on the Varsity Football Team. Luke earned All-State honors.

Pictured is Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox, Luke Hansen, and BOE Trustee Carl Cangelosi. 

 

Varsity Football

Sayville High School student Anthony Contaldi was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School student Anthony Contaldi was recognized for his accomplishments on the Varsity Football Team. Anthony earned All-State honors. 

Pictured is Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox, Anthony Contaldi, and BOE Trustee Carl Cangelosi. 

 

Varsity Girls Volleyball

Sayville High School student Lily coan was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School student Lily Coan was recognized for her accomplishments on the Varsity Girls Volleyball Team. Lily was recognized by Newsday as All-Long Island. 

Pictured are BOE Vice President Kelly Sack, Lily Coan, and Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox. 

 

Varsity Girls Volleyball 

Sayville High School student Morgan Reese was recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School student Morgan Reese was recognized for her accomplishments on the Varsity Girls Volleyball Team. Morgan was named the League V Player of the Year, Sensational Best of the Best in the County, AVCA Best and Brightest, and Exceptional Senior - Suffolk County Player of the Year. In addition, Morgan received All-State honors, AVCA All-Region honors, Newsday All-Long Island honors, and AVCA First Team All-American honors. 

Pictured are BOE Vice President Kelly Sack, Morgan Reese, and Director of Health, Physical Education & Interscholastic Athletics Dr. Ryan Cox. 

 

Staff Recognition

Sayville high School teachers Anthony Calabrese and Zachary Gallo were recognized at the January 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sayville High School teachers Anthony Calabrese and Zachari Gallo were recognized for their dedication and hard work during the month of November for bringing awareness to Men's Mental Health. In conjunction with the high school's SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) committee, Mr. Calabrese and Mr. Gallo created, supported, and executed the Movember Celebration to bring awareness to men's mental health and to remove the stigma that exists. The initiative raised over $600 that will be donated to the Movember Foundation and the Senior Class. The Movember Foundation works to increase awareness of the importance of men's mental health and suicide prevention. 

Pictured are Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services Jillian Makris, Sayville High School Teacher Anthony Calabrese, Sayville High School Teacher Zachari Gallo, and Assistant Principal of Sayville High School Jonathan Hart. 

 

Staff Recognition

Dean Painter was recognized at the Jnauary 18, 2024 BOE meeting.

Sunrise Drive Elementary School staff member Dean Painter was recognized for his dedication and charitable work. For over a decade, Dean has been recycling the cans and bottles from Sunrise Drive and collecting the deposits to donate to charity. Sunrise Drive Principal Dr. Jim Foy said that about once a month a flyer is posted in the halls of the school sharing the organization or family that will be the recipient of the money collected for that month. The flier also contains a running total with how much money has been collected overall. On average, Dean collects and donates $100 a month. Last month, Dean and his Painter Project reached a milestone of $10,000 collected and donated.