Author: Hal Gordon Brown

Thomas Reylek, Class of 1940. An “Endless Waves” spotlight by SAA Historian Thomas McMahon (Class of 1970) – Copy

Thomas Reylek, Class of 1940. An "Endless Waves" spotlight by SAA Historian Thomas McMahon (Class of 1970)Adolph J. Reylek, and his young son, Thomas Reylek - answered their country’s call...

Thomas Reylek, Class of 1940. An “Endless Waves” spotlight by SAA Historian Thomas McMahon (Class of 1970)

Thomas Reylek, Class of 1940. An "Endless Waves" spotlight by SAA Historian Thomas McMahon (Class of 1970)Adolph J. Reylek, and his young son, Thomas Reylek - answered their country’s call...

A Century of Sayville: Faces from the Class of 1926

A Century of Sayville: Faces from the Class of 1926 Today, starting with out next post, we are presenting in a "one-a day" format, a fun look back 100 years -- to the young men and...

The passing of Barbara R. Schneck VanEssendelft, Class of 1964

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Barbara R. (Schneck) VanEssendelft, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Sayville community. Barbara, 79, of Midlothian, VA, passed...

Student Staff of “The Blotter” in 1964

We love this photo from 1964 by Chuck Webber featuring the staff of the School Newspaper, "The Blotter".You can always visit our archives of "The Blotter" at;https://sayvillealumni.org/remembering-our-school-newspaper-the-blotter-2/...

The passing of Rita Martha (Claussen) Smith, Class of 1964

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Rita Martha (Claussen) Smith, Class of 1964 on February 22, 2026 (aged 80).Rita was a resident of Sayville and is survived by her daughter Kimberly Smith,...

The passing of Kathleen Frances (Toale) Ferrara, retired athletic department staff.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Kathleen Frances (Toale) Ferrara on February 19, 2026 at age 83. Kathleen served many years as the popular secretary for the athletic department at Sayville High School. During...

Wow, when was this picture taken? 80 years ago! Are any still alive?

We believe the following alumni from the Class of 1946 may still alive;...

A Message from 1942, Relevant for Today

As tensions explode in the Middle East and the US remains deeply entangled in foreign affairs, it is worth revisiting the wisdom of Sayville High school principal Samuel K. Munson, speaking to graduates on the...

Did You Know; Two hundred and forty years ago, in 1786, the Legislature passed an act permitting William Nicoll, the then proprietor of the Nicoll patent, to sell to Willett Green and John Edwards the neck of land between two creeks emptying into the Great South Bay which comprises the territory now occupied by the village of Sayville.

The passing of David John Van Essendelft, Class of 1960

The community of West Sayville has lost one of its own. David John Van Essendelft, a true native son whose roots ran deep in the village, passed away recently.A proud member of the Class of...

Pulse check.: Are there Sayville Alumni in VR?

Pulse Check: Are there Sayville Alumni in VR?(Alumni, Teachers, Staff or even current students)?This is a bit of a long shot, but here goes...

The passing of George Charles Strom, Class of 1944

The Sayville High School family honors the remarkable life of George Charles Strom, Class of 1944, who passed away peacefully at his home on Shelter Island on February 2, 2026, just months after his 99th...

The passing of Warren Alan Gerard, Class of 1974

We have learned that last May, the Sayville High School Class of 1974 lost another valued member, Warren Alan Gerard. Warren, 68, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on May 15, 2024. He was born on...

The passisng of Rose Adrianna (Sanders) Leigh-Manuell, Class of 1936

As we move through this year, we pause to reflect on the life of a remarkable woman who was, until recently, a living landmark in our community. With both heavy hearts and profound gratitude, we...