Author: Hal Gordon Brown

Hey Alumni! Where did this old Brown’s River Jetty marker go?

SHS GRADS 90 years ago; 11th in series_Edward John Klecan_Class of 1936

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago; 11th in series.  Edward John Klecan, Class of 1936Vitals:Edwin John KlecanBirth: 27 Nov 1919, New YorkDeath: 23 Oct 2007 (aged 87)Smithtown, Suffolk County, New York.Burial: Saint John...

SHS GRADS 90 years ago; 10th in series_Charlotte Nellie Blind Krueger_Class of 1936

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago; 10th in series.  Charlotte Nellie (Blind) Krueger, Class of 1936Vitals:Charlotte Nellie (Blind) KruegerBirth:  5 Feb 1919Sayville, Suffolk County, New York, USADeath: 14 Oct 1998 (aged 79)Burial: Long...

The passing of William R. “Bill” Lehmann Jr., Class of 1961

The passing of William R. “Bill” Lehmann Jr., Class of 1961We are saddened to learn of the passing of William R. “Bill” Lehmann Jr., Class of 1961 on May 2, 2026. During this very challenging time,...

SHS GRADS 90 years ago; 9th in series_Charles Emerson Peppard Jr., Class of 1936

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago; 9th in series.  Charles Emerson Peppard Jr., Class of 1936Vitals:Charles Emerson Peppard Jr.*VeteranBirth:  5 Jul 1917 West Sayville, Suffolk County, New YorkDeath:  5 May 2010 (aged 92),...

Sunday Sleuth Series – Dow Clock Family Photograph rescue from the ice – Presented by your Sayville Alumni Association

Sunday Sleuth Series – Dow Clock Family Photograph rescued from the ice...

Saturday Snapshot-From The Suffolk County News – April 29, 1971

From The Suffolk County News – April 29, 1971It's another "Saturday Snapshot", where we flip through old local news clippings and let the past sing for itself.This week’s treasure comes from the spring of 1971....

Did you know? The 1940s and 1960s were also standout decades for Sayville alumni marriages?

Did you know?The 1940s and 1960s were standout decades for Sayville alumni marriages, with well over 100 couples each represented!From wartime romances to post-grad connections, these stories are part of Sayville history.See who’s on the...

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago – Carol Fiala (DeGraff) Johns, 8th in series_Class of 1936

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago; 8th in series.  Carol Fiala (DeGraff) Johns, Class of 1936Vitals:Carol Fiala (DeGraff) JohnsBirth:  27 Feb 1918, Sayville, Suffolk County, New YorkDeath:  18 Jul 1988 (aged 70)  Sarasota County, Florida.  Burial:...

Did you know? 1972 wins-Top match for same year couples!

1972 WINS!Top match for same year couples! ...

Did you know? Some of the earliest Sayville alumni marriages…

Did you know? Some of the earliest Sayville alumni marriages...

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago – Sister Martha Marie “Anne” Kelly, 7th in series_Class of 1936

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago; 7th in series. Sister Martha Marie “Anne” Kelly, Class of 1936Vitals:Sister Martha Marie “Anne” KellyBirth:  22 Jun 1920Death:  10 Jun 1994 (aged 73)Burial:  Holy...

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago – Anthony Julius Thuma, Class of 1936

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago; 6th in series. Anthony Julius Thuma, Class of 1936Vitals:Anthony Julius ThumaVeteranBirth: 4 Jul 1918 Bohemia, Suffolk County, New YorkDeath 30 May 1993 (aged 74)...

Looking back; July 18, 1968 Little League! Recognize a few of our SHS alumni?

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SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago – Anna A. (Tamminga) Postma, Class of 1936

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago; 5th in series. Anna A. (Tamminga) Postma, Class of 1936Vitals:Anna A. (Tamminga) PostmaBirth:  29 Nov 1918City and County of Denver, Colorado, USADeath:  21 Mar...

A new TODAY WE CELEBRATE chapter – Little League Volunteers

A new chapter for our Sayville alumni association Series;"TODAY WE CELEBRATE"...

Don’t clam-up on us!

There must be some birthdays, anniversaries or other special events to mention here for this week. Let’s announce and celebrate them here! Alumni related events; retirements, accomplishment, news clippings, anniversaries, birthdays?...

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago – Anna Jacqueline (Gasper) Murtha, Class of 1936 – Copy

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago; 4th in series. Anna Jacqueline (Gasper) Murtha, Class of 1936Vitals:Anna Jacqueline (Gasper) MurthaBirth: 15 Jul 1919Death: 9 Feb 2013 (aged 93)CrematedYearbook remarks:“Act in haste—regret...

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago – Alfred Sykes, Class of 1936

SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago. Alfred M. Sykes, Jr., Class of 1936<strong>Vitals:</strong>Birth:  7 Jul 1919, New York.Death: 14 Jan 1996 (aged 76), West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.Burial: Saint Ann's CemeterySayville,...

A new TODAY WE CELEBRATE chapter – Crossing Guards

A new chapter for our Sayville alumni association Series;"TODAY WE CELEBRATE"...