Author: Hal Gordon Brown

A history mystery quiz!

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Could you help us find SHS alum, so we can keep in touch?

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The passing of Robert C. Lenz Jr., Class of 1978.

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Robert C. Lenz Jr., Class of 1978. Robert was born June 12, 1959 in New York, USA and died September 4, 2023 (aged 64) in Ohio. We extend our sincere...

The passing of Sanford “Sandy” Philip Santoli, Class of 1967

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Sanford “Sandy” Philip Santoli, Class of 1967, November 29, 1948 ~ September 6, 2023 (age 74) We extend our sincere sympathies to Sandy's family, friends, and classmates. As you can see...

The passing of DeAnna Marie (Keating) D’Amelio, Class of 1984

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are saddened to learn of the passing of DeAnna Marie (Keating) D'Amelio, Class of 1984, November 13, 1966 ~ September 1, 2023 (age 56). We extend our sincere sympathies to DeAnna's family, friends, and classmates. The Sayville Alumni Association...

From the 1941 and 1987 archives; Anese Merri (Anderson) Ash, Class of 1941

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From the 1944 Archives; Thorfrid Regene Hansen, Class of 1939 joins the WAVES!

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From the archives; Was your lunch ever prepared by Edith (Ball) Gerdts, Class of 1941 and a beloved Sayville Schools “Lunch Lady”?

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From the 1939 archives! How many family names do you recognize here?

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The passing of Lee (Case) Frey, 11Aug1943 – 28Aug2023 (aged 80), Class of 1961.

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Lee (Case) Frey, 11Aug1943 - 28Aug2023 (aged 80), Class of 1961. Thank you to Dan Meier, class liaison for alerting us to Lee's passing. We extend our sincere sympathies...

Three recent deaths; we learn of these events through family, friends and alumni who reach out to us.

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It’s been suggested the Sayville Alumni Association should cross-post to “Instagram” and/or “X”. I imagine if we did so, it could be automated, as I simply can’t take on more daily to-do tasks. Does any of this make sense? Thoughts anyone?

The passing of Lillian A. (Ellis) Stark, Class of 1978

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Thank you to Janet (Donadio) Cozza for alerting us to the passing of Lillian A. (Ellis) Stark 17 Jul 1959 - 22 Aug 2023 (aged 64).  Sadly, Lillian was in the class of 1978. Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Homes...

The passing of Louis Vincent Bartik, Jr. November 20, 1944 ~ August 23, 2023 (age 78), Class of 1962.

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A piece of history; Natalie Mae Bridwell’s 1951-1952 Sayville High Athletic Association Admission Card

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Would you consider yourself a history enthusiast? Looking for a way to contribute content to the Sayville Alumni Association — that isn’t overwhelming?

This is what you've been waiting for! Imagine yourself as the editor of a column named "Sayville Alumni History 100 years ago this week"...

Jordan Carpentieri, Class of 2023 and Sayville High School’s record-holder in the 100 butterfly set to make an immediate impact in the 400 free relay at American University in Washington, DC!

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Old Post card reflection… the Breakwater! Date unknown.