Author: Hal Gordon Brown

1921… What was SHS graduation like 100 years ago? Do you recognize some of the names?

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Tom McMahon of our Alumni Historians is preparing a biographical sketch of Patricia Ann “Patty” Kubelle, Sayville High Class of 1970.

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The tragic death of Harry W. Zajicek, Class of 1934

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Lifelong friends… Come read about the latest gathering of three dear friends from the Sayville High Class of 1972.

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Sayville History Splash; 1927, 1928 and 1929 Scholarships to Cornell all go the Sayville Seniors!

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Would anyone be interested (or do you know someone who might be interested) in pulling together a small biography of Patty, for our Endless Waves alumni series?

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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!

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Commander Albert R. Stiles, Jr., US Coast Guard, Retired; Sayville High School class of 1972,

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

[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]June 3, 1912. Just five days after the tragic death of her father, Irving Hudson Vail, Esther Jane Vail, Class of 1929, was born in Sayville, likely in...

Downing Funeral Home and Cremation Services 7254 Highpoint Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613 have announced the passing of Charles W. Smith, Jr., Class of 1954. Services were yesterday.

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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.

We have a very special article for you today! Richard K. Sele, SHS Class of 1979, Brigadier General (Retired), US Army, offers a personal perspective on Memorial Day. It is titled; “Looking at Memorial Day through the Lens of Challenge Coins”.

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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!

We just found our 384th marriage! 768 Sayville alumni married! Who are we missing? View the list here;

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