Author: Hal Gordon Brown

A peek back in time: A very popular 1971 student athlete. Can you name him?

The passing of Michael G. Westermann Class of 1968

The passing of Michael G. Westermann, Class of 1968. We are saddened to learn of the passing of Michael G. Westermann, age 75, and a resident of Bayport.  Michael was born October 9, 1949 and died...

A peek back in time: 1956 Yearkbook Staff!

1956 yearbok staff. ...

Update: The passing of Brian Anthony Tavoulareas, Class of 2021. Service details.

Update: The passing of Brian Anthony Tavoulareas, Class of 2021. Service details. Brian Tavoulareas Obituary, Courtesy ofRaynor and D'Andrea Funeral Homes245 Main St.West Sayville, NY 11796Tel: 1-631-589-2345Fax: 1-631-589-5436https://www.raynordandrea.com/Brian Anthony Tavoulareas, 21, of Sayville, NY, passed away March 16, 2025....

The passing of Brian Anthony Tavoulareas, July 3, 2003 ~ March 16, 2025 (age 21)

Regrettably, we are currently unable to obtain new SHS yearbooks and are still eagerly anticipating the arrival of several years' worth of senior photographs from a local photographer. Consequently, we do not have a roster...

A peek back in time: SHS Shop class in 1936!

A peek back in time: 1964. The entrance to Sayville High School

The passing of James Kevin Flake, Class of 1969

The passing of James Kevin Flake, Class of 1969. We are saddened to hear of the passing of James Kevin Flake, born February 15, 1951, and who left us on February 26, 2025 at the age...

The passing of James Kevin Flake, Class of 1969

Sadly, we have learn that James passed on February 26, 2025. Further information will be provided this evening. ...

The passing of Victoria Ann (Wenger) Thierfelder, Class of 1987.

The passing of Victoria Ann (Wenger) Thierfelder, Class of 1987. We are saddened to hear of the passing of Victoria Ann (Wenger) Thierfelder, born August 11, 1969, and who left us on November 21, 2024 at...

The passing of Jean Ann (Hoffman) Canavan, Class of 1972.

The passing of Jean Ann (Hoffman) Canavan, Class of 1972. We are saddened to hear of the passing of Jean Ann (Hoffman) Canavan, born on December 5, 1953, and who left us on March 1,...

Come see our a new Veteran Spotlight! William D. Connors, Class of 1974

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We now have the Official Obituary for Thomas K. Rhodes, Class of 1974.

We now have the Official Obituary for Thomas K. Rhodes, Class of 1974. Thomas K. RhodesJune 28, 1956 ~ February 21, 2025 (age 68)Courtesy of our friends at Raynor & D’Andrea Funeral Home, West Sayville, NYThomas K. Rhodes, 68, of...

The passing of Robert Dowd Palmer, Class of 1971

The passing of Robert Dowd Palmer, Class of 1971  We are saddened to hear of the passing of f Robert Dowd Palmer, a member of the Class of 1971. We extend our condolences to Robert's family,...

Lifespans of the Sayville High School Class of 1930: A Statistical Analysis of Mortality and Longevity

The Sayville High School Class of 1930 had a high average life expectancy (nearly 80 years), with a notable percentage living into their 90s and Josephine Veronica (Fallon) Fielding living to the age 105....

The Sayville High School Girls Chorus of 1930

The Sayville High School girls chorus of 1930, under the leadership of Miss Ella M. Van Dusen, participated in various high school events.Their inaugural performance occurred during the junior play, which featured "the ghost story."On...

West Sayville Dock, Photo courtesy of Michael Farrell, Class of 1974

West Sayville Dock, Photo courtesy of Michael Farrell, Class of 1974 Note the thin, delicate layer of skim ice on the bay.  Unlike freshwater, which freezes at 32°F (0°C), saltwater has a lower freezing point depending on...

All that Drama! “The Whole Town’s Talking” was performed in 1930 by students of Sayville High School.

ALL THAT DRAMA! By Jen (Vanston) Marin, Class of 1990 Performed by students who were born circa 1912, this is about the 1930 SHS production of "The Whole Town's Talking". The play entitled "The Whole Town's Talking"...