Author: Hal Gordon Brown

Little-Known Memorial Day History; Freed slaves and white missionaries came together on 1 May 1865 in Charleston, SC to memorialize soldiers that were buried in unmarked graves at a former racetrack where Confederates held Union prisoners.

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From last Thursday’s “Years Ago” section of the Suffolk County News from May 1968! Some familiar faces in there! Virginia “Ginger” Farrell sent this in. Thanks Ginger!

The passing of George “Buzzy” Verspoor (1935 – 2023), Class of 1954

[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 George "Buzzy" Verspoor (1935 - 2023), Class of 1954. Calling hours will be held from 4-7PM on Wednesday, May 31,...

A special Memorial Day remembrance; Sayville Memorial Day parades and “Shorty” Sunderland. Prepared by Chris Horn, Class of 1973.

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We invite you to join our community of contributors and help us create something special

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This just in! 99 years old today! Mrs. Enid (Burton) Jones, Class of 1942! Pictured with her son, Henry Jones.

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August 13, 1915; Quite a few Sayville High boys have enrolled in a class in which they are taught how to build a wireless apparatus!

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Gertrude Ada (Herring) Silliman, Class of 1908, (1892-1960) by Thomas McMahon

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“Today we have a very special treat for you! It’s the story of two Sayville High sweethearts, as they approach the incredible milestone of 70 years of marriage this coming August. Meet Tony Yonda, class of 1950 and Marge Bauernfeind, class of 1952.

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The passing of Mary (Ciccarello) Halverson, Class of 1960 on May 7, 2023

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The Sayville Alumni Association has achieved a major milestone as a result of literally years of research on the part of our Historians committee. As of today, we have identified and verified a total of 500 Sayville High marriages. Yes, 1,000 Sayville High alumni took the plunge and married another Sayville High alumni.

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Born on this day, May 2, 122 years ago… 

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1st attempt at enhancement – Sayville Schools 1912. Left 1/3 of group.

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Here is a real treat! “Sayville School 1912”. Sent to us courtesy of James McNamara. We are working with sections attempting to enhance. So, more to follow on this amazing photograph!

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The passing of Charles J. Hynes, Class of 1963 and a Sayville High football coach on April 16, 2023.

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The passing of David A. Miller, Class of 1956

[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]Sadly, we have lost a most amazing public servant...

The passsing of Bill DeRuiter, Class of 1966.

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Something like a cat with many lives.

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The Seagull’s View; Another Sayville image courtesy of William McCabe_Posted 04-26-2023. Can you point out some landmarks?

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The Seagull’s View; Another Sayville image courtesy of William McCabe_Posted 04-21-2023

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