Lincoln Celebrates Fifty Years
Celebrating Fifty Years of
Memories and Progress at Lincoln Avenue
Even though the building’s cornerstone reads 1967, when the
newest elementary school in Sayville finally opened its doors, it was March of
1968. A major construction setback due
to immense storms that swept across Long Island had delayed Lincoln Avenue’s
official opening that had been originally scheduled for September of 1967.
However, nearly fifty years later, nothing delayed the opening of Lincoln Avenue’s doors for the anniversary celebration. Student-designed artwork festooned the corridors to commemorate the march of time with photos, old news, and mementos from the early days of Lincoln up until the present. Five decades were on display thanks to the efforts of the students and teachers from Kindergarten and First Grade (2000s and 2010s), the Second Grade (1990s), Third Grade (1980s) Fourth Grade (1970s), and Fifth Grade (1960s).
There was much to celebrate as Principal Michele LeBlanc noted in her words of welcome during an evening reception that was well-attended by alumni and their families, former faculty and staff, former PTA presidents, the members of the student government as well as the performing Fifth-graders. (Click on either the images at right or the PDF link at the bottom of the page--below all the photos--to read the entire welcome.)
- Sayville Board of Education President, Mr. John Verdone (Click on the pdf of Guest Speakers below.)
- Lincoln Avenue PTA President, Ann Marie DeGregoria (Click on the pdf of Guest Speakers below.)
- Lincoln Avenue Site-Based Team Parent Chair, Karah Klein (Click on the pdf of Guest Speakers below.)
- Representing our Retired Teachers, Janet Cozza (Click on the pdf below.)
- STA Representative and Student Government Advisor, Melinda
Moran
The entire Fifth-grade performed the skit "50 Cheers for 50 Years" (written, directed and produced by Christine Cirillo, assisted by co-directors Heather Gonzalez and Kathy Whitehurst) that showcased singing, dancing (including Dr. Shartner) and acting talents of the Lincoln students.
Click on the links below to read in PDF format all the speeches from the Anniversary celebration and view the video of the student performances created by Sergio Diaz. (Special thanks go to Debra Wortzman, who provided the student photos, hallway posters, and performance stills. Be sure to open the subfolder in the navigator bar at left to see all her photos or click on the related link at the bottom of this page.)
