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Blackout! Sayville Girls Volleyball Faces Plainedge for the Long Island Championship Tuesday

Our Suffolk County Class A champion Golden Flashes play for the Long Island Championship tomorrow — Tuesday, November 10, at 4:00 PM at Hauppauge High School — against Plainedge. It’s a BLACKOUT...

100 Years Ago: Sayville’s Principal Ran High School Sports for All of New York State

From the Suffolk County News, Friday, October 29, 1926 A hundred years ago this week, Sayville’s principal was away in Albany on state business — because Seward S. Travis was not just Sayville...

Francis F. Bodkin Jr on moral and economic implications of Cold War trade in 1962

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 Francis F. Bodkin Jr. ('62) as...

In Case You Missed It: 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...

In Case You Missed It: 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...

One More for the Crown: Sayville Girls Volleyball Plays for the Long Island Championship Tuesday

Alumni, come on out! The Sayville girls volleyball team plays for the Long Island Class A Championship on Tuesday, November 10, at 4:00 PM at Hauppauge High School. Sayville’s opponent will be...

Sayville Musicians in the Spotlight: All-County Jazz Concert This Saturday

Alumni, some of Sayville’s finest young musicians are taking the stage this week! Sayville students have been selected for the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA)...

Twenty-One Straight! Golden Flashes Roll Past Kings Park 75–34 in Playoff Opener

Twenty-one straight — and the playoff run is off to a roaring start. The Golden Flashes opened the Suffolk County Division IV playoffs on Friday night, November 6, with a 75–34 win over Kings Park...

Sayville Alumni Association Presents: Trust Your Gut — An Evening with Author David Smale, Class of 1977

The Sayville Alumni Association is proud to present a special evening with one of our own: David Smale, Sayville High School Class of 1977, professional storyteller and author of 36 books — including...

Free Legal Help for Veterans and Their Families — Suffolk County Lawyers Step Up

The Sayville Alumni Association has always stood proudly behind our veterans and those still serving — and we are glad to pass along an offering that puts that gratitude into action. Today, Friday...

Authority Without Wisdom — The Harmony Project

Tom Van Wyen is back with a new Harmony Project essay — and this one is lighthearted, in Tom’s words, but it asks a serious question. Taking his cue from one of his favorite books...

Seven in a Row! Sayville Girls Cross Country Wins Another County Championship

🏆 Seven in a row! The Sayville High School girls cross country team has done it again — on Thursday, November 5, at Sunken Meadow State Park, the Golden Flashes won their seventh consecutive Suffolk...

This Weekend in Sayville: November 6–8

Alumni weekend in Sayville — for those living in town or back for a visit: 🏈 Friday, 6:00 PM — Playoff football: No. 1 Sayville hosts No. 8 Kings Park, Suffolk County Division IV first...

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...

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