Author: Hal Gordon Brown

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.

From the 1953 archives; Former SHS principal Henry Roland Soper passed away. Principal 1917-1920.

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From the 1943 archives… Steven Winfield Smith, Class of 1940. Courtesy again of the Suffolk County News

From the 1963 Archives… Class of 1948 get-together for their 15th anniversary. Once again, thanks to the Suffolk County News!

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80 years ago… Bill Isaacson (Class of 1942) Missing; Lost over Germany in WWII… The Suffolk County news., August 13, 1943, Page 1

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From the 1938 archives…. The Suffolk County news., May 20, 1938, Page 1

SHS Class of 1946: George De Piazzy, Jr. A sad remembrance. He gave his life attempting an ocean rescue in 1977.

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Did you know… Peter John McKernan, Class of 1949, retired from the Marine Corp. owned a helicopter company, was a helicopter stunt pilot and Hollywood actor in several movies and TV shows including Airwolf and Magnum, PI? Here is an interview on youtube!

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Just for fun… check this out! Our 1920-21 SHS Teachers

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Beautiful additions to the Sayville High Class of 1948.

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Military history of Sayville alumni. Did you know Robert Paul Groh enlisted at age 16?

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A quiz to make some smile; 35 years ago, what is this 1978 SHS student doing?

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A few photographs of the Sayville High School Band in the 2023 Memorial Day parade, courtesy of Christi (Dlugos) Ronin, Class of 1998. Thank you, Christi!

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Carolyn (Griffiths) Mioduski, Class of 1959 would like to remind everyone that today is Women Veterans Day, June 12th. So a special thank you to my sisters, the women who paved the way and those who are following in their footsteps!

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Flashback to 1935…. Class memories (from the yearbook). Photo is courtesy of Judi (Hone) McHugh! Thanks so much, Judi!

Today, June 6 marks the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy—the day in 1944 when allied forces from 13 countries stormed five beaches in Normandy, France.

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