Author: Hal Gordon Brown

Help Needed! Want to learn something new without even leaving your house? Please, please read and seriously consider this…

[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] Our website team could really use a contributing editor/webmaster or two! Come and join our technology team! I will teach you WordPress basics for our SAA website via Zoom meetings, how to prepare, edit and post news, events, and messages...

The passing of Jack D. Geoghan, Class of 1982

[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] Jack D. Geoghan July 17, 1964 ~ March 10, 2023 (age 58) Obituary Visitation:  Tuesday, March 14th, 2023  2 - 4:30 & 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home 683 Montauk Hwy. Bayport Chapel Service:  Wednesday, March 15th  10:00 a.m. at the...

The passing of Gregory J. “Beau” Beaudine, Class of 1980

[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] Gregory J. Beaudine February 12, 1962 ~ March 8, 2023 (age 61) Obituary & Services Tribute Wall7 Obituary Gregory was born February 12, 1962 and passed away quietly and comfortably March 8, 2023. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his...

The passing of a beloved teacher; Carl Steve Dombrowski, PhD.

[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 saddenend to lean of the passing of a great man, Dr. Carl Steve Dombrowski.  He was a beloved career teacher at our  Sayville High School (Long Island, Suffolk, New York).  Students and faculty alike held...

The passing of Peter C. Tooker (May 18, 1952 ~ March 5, 2023), age 70, Class of 1971.

[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 Peter C. Tooker (May 18, 1952 ~ March 5, 2023), age 70, Class of 1971. The Suffolk times reports; Peter C. Tooker of Southold died March 5, 2023. He was 70. The family...

Beautiful picture of Brown’s River looking south to Fire Island by William McCabe on 02-08-23

Dorothy Catherine “Dot” (Clift) Hughes, NASA’s “Human Computer, SHS Class of 1939.

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50 year post-graduation, class of 1972 friends cross-paths in Bangkok!

[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]Imagine traveling to Bangcok.   In the lobby you meet a Sayville High classmate from 50 years ago.  Now, granted, identification was a bit easier given we just had a class of 1972 reunion, 5 months ago.  Regardless,...

Rose (Sanders) Leigh Manuell, Class of 1936 turned 104 years old just a few weeks ago, on December 31, 2022!

[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]It wasa recently brought to our attention, that Rose (Sanders) Leigh Manuell, Class of 1936 turned 104 years old just a few weeks ago, on December 31, 2022! As far as we know, this makes Rose the oldest...

Happy Birthday today to Louie Verspoor, Class of 1955!

The passing of James “Jimi” P. Murphy, Class of 1976

[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 James "Jimi" P. Murphy 1958 ~ 2023 (age 64). Class of 1976. VISITATION is tomorrow --  Sunday January 15, 2023. 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, West Sayville 245 Main...

The passing of George Francis Van Wyen, Class of 1945

[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 Francis Van Wyen (December 17, 1927 ~ January 13, 2023), age 95, Class of 1945.   George lived in Pennsylvania and was a US Army Veteran. A beautiful obituary has been published...

Bruce Wallace was surely a hero. A 1959 Sayville High graduate, local lawyer and another American hero!

[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] Happy New Year!! In the December 31, 1969 edition of the Suffolk County News, this article below appeared. There are many brave men who served and were heroes. Bruce Wallace was surely a hero. A 1959 Sayville High graduate, local lawyer...

The passing of John Ligorio, Class of 1985

[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]2022 ended on a a very sad note as we lost John Ligorio, Class of 1985 on December 27, 2022. Interment in Washington Memorial Park in Mount Sinai was December 31, 2022. John, of Sayville, was the beloved husband of...

Goodbye 2022!

Photo 4. Historical image courtesy of Mr. Brad Carpenter from the collection of retired SHS Principal Charles Carpenter.

We’re looking at an amazing group of Sayville HS alumni! Forwarded by Dr. James Bertsch. Courtesy of the Suffolk County News.

The passing of Theresa (Bryant) Whelan, Class of 1980

[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 Theresa (Bryant) Whelan, Class of 1980. Theresa was a longtime Suffolk County judge who served for more than 10 years in family court and most recently as the county’s Surrogate...

Thank you prayer warriors, for your thoughts and prayers for little angel Laney!