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A New Name on the Wall: John William “Bud” Van Wyen Jr., Class of 1944

The Sayville Alumni Association is proud to announce the newest face on the Sayville High School Wall of Distinguished Alumni — John William “Bud” Van Wyen Jr., Class of 1944. Bud’s...

William Van Essendelft debates Rail Road and state subsidies1961

Today, we listen to William Van Essendelft as he tackles the perennial debate over the Long Island Rail Road and state subsidies in 1961.Originally published in The Suffolk County News on February...

In Memoriam: Debra Ann “Debbie” (Crean) Smith

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Debra Ann “Debbie” (Crean) Smith, Sayville High School Class of 1980, of Patchogue, who passed away on November 2, 2026. The sad news...

Alumni, Come On Out: Playoff Football Friday — Sayville Hosts Kings Park

Playoff football comes home Friday night! This Friday, November 6 at 6:00 PM, the No. 1-seeded Sayville Golden Flashes (8-0) open the Suffolk County Division IV playoffs at home against No. 8 Kings...

A New Name on the Wall: Dr. Frederick Fisher Hammond, Class of 1954

Alumni, come see who’s new on the Wall! The Sayville Alumni Association is proud to announce the newest member of our Wall of Distinguished Alumni: Dr. Frederick Fisher Hammond, Sayville High...

100 Years Ago: All Square at Soccer — A Double Tie at Smithtown

From the Suffolk County News, Friday, October 22, 1926 A hundred years ago, soccer was Sayville’s fall game — and look who was playing: in 1926, the high school fielded both a boys’ and...

Class of 1967: “The Big 60” Is Coming — Fall 2027!

Alumni — the Sayville High School Class of 1967 is gearing up for “THE BIG 60”! The class that “had the best 50th in 2017” is hoping to celebrate its 60th reunion in the fall...

A New Name on the Wall: Lt. Col. Leonard Austin Greene, Class of 1948

Alumni, come see who’s new on the Wall! The Sayville Alumni Association is proud to announce the newest member of our Wall of Distinguished Alumni: Lieutenant Colonel Leonard Austin Greene...

Alumni, Come On Out: Boys Volleyball Heads to West Islip for the County Semifinal

Alumni, the run continues — and this time the Golden Flashes are taking it on the road. Thursday, November 5, 4:30 PM — No. 3 Sayville at No. 2 West Islip, Suffolk County Division II...

A November Message from Linda Cromwell: Vote, Stay Well — and the Big Issues Facing Our Military and Veterans

Each month, Linda Cromwell — a veteran herself — sends a short note for our military community. Here is her November message, followed by a look at the issues Linda says we need to stay...

County Champions! Sayville Girls Volleyball Tops Islip 3–1

Congratulations to the Sayville Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Team — Suffolk County Champions!!! Well done, ladies!! 🙌🏻💜⚡️💛 The Golden Flashes did it in style Monday night: No. 2 Sayville beat No. 1...

110 Years Ago today: Political Headaches. Six high schoolers, one small-town paper, and a century of familiar election-season anxiety!

From the Suffolk County News, Friday, November 3, 1916 This one reaches back even further. The News of October 29, 1926, looking back ten years, mentioned a high school debate from the fall of 1916...

Albert Cowie as he argues against federal aid to education in 1961

Our history isn't just a timeline; it's a series of waves that shape who we are today. In this series, we revisit the bold voices of Sayville’s past. Today, we listen to Albert Cowie as he argues...

Twenty Straight! Golden Flashes Finish a Perfect Regular Season

Twenty straight — and a perfect regular season to go with it. The Golden Flashes closed the regular season on Saturday, October 31, with a 34–0 win at John Glenn, running their winning streak to...

A Veterans Day Message

This Veterans Day, we asked one of our own — Sayville alumnus and veteran General Richard Sele — to share a message with our alumni community. Here it is, in his own words. As we...

Alumni, Come On Out — Blackout Game: Girls Volleyball Plays for the County Championship Monday

Alumni, come on out — this one is for the county title, and it’s a BLACKOUT game! Monday, November 2, 6:30 PM — No. 2 Sayville vs. No. 1 Islip, Suffolk County Class A Championship...

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