Author: Hal Gordon Brown

Sayville History Splash; 1935. The sad passing of Cornelius Albert “Neil” DeGraff, Jr., class of 1929.

Today we have the 1929 Sayville High Girls Basketball team. This photograph is kindly provided courtesy of Caroline (Gaffney) Tripptree, Class of 1966. Thank you, Caroline!

June 3, 1912. Just five days after the tragic death of her father,

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This piece of artwork by Esther Jane Vail, Class of 1929 expresses pride in the past, optimism, and enthusiasm for the future. This picture is kindly provided courtesy of Caroline (Gaffney) Tripptree, Class of 1966. Thank you, Caroline!

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Sayville History Splash; The beautiful aspiring artist Esther Jane Vail, Class of 1929. We will tell you more about the very sad story of Esther as the week progresses.

Today we have another special photo for you from 92 years ago; the 1929 Sayville High Faculty. This photograph is kindly provided courtesy of Caroline (Gaffney) Tripptree, Class of 1966. Thank you, Caroline!

Today we have a special photo for you; the 1927 Sayville High Orchestra. This photograph is kindly provided courtesy of Caroline (Gaffney) Tripptree, Class of 1966. Thank you, Caroline!

Sayville History Splash; Young couples at the junior prom!

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Something fun for today… page two of the Blotter, May 21, 1942. Courtesy of Steve Larado, Class of 1969!

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Something fun for today… page one of the Blotter, May 21, 1942. Courtesy of Steve Larado, Class of 1969!

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Group graduation photo for the Sayville High Class of 1942.

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Sayville History Splash; 50 years ago today! This Al Popely photo in the Suffolk County News appeared on April 29, 1971. How many of these alumni do you know?

How we solved the mystery of Douglas Dybdal’s birth date.

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Heroes among us! Click here to view the Florida Panther’s video featuring Linda Rodriquez, Class of 1973.

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Sayville History Splash. This may raise a few eyebrows… The Suffolk County News on December 5, 1919. Over 100 years ago… “Our boys had for their opponents, the fast Klu-Klux-Klan…”

Sayville History Splash; The Purple and Gold in 1947…