Author: Hal Gordon Brown

12 Dec

[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="1/4"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1607707933264{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #d7c5e2 !important;}"]Sometimes, searching old records can uncover some rather unlikely surprises! Yesterday, I found the 1920 passport application for Garrett Vander Borgh, Class of 1916, as he prepared...

13:01 / Sayville History Splash
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11 Dec

[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 have learned of the passing of Ruth Marjorie (Zegel) Candreva.  Class of 1944.  November 22, 1925 ~ November 10, 2020 (age 94).  We extend our condolences to Ruth's family, classmates, and friends.  The Sayville Alumni Association will...

12:29 / Alumni Posts
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11 Dec

[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]A very happy birthday to a most amazing lady I'm proud to call a dear friend, Gail (Heinsohn) McNutt, Class of '72. I must also mention that in 2020, Gail is the one person so far, who made a...

11:29 / Alumni Posts
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09 Dec

[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]Perhaps some of you have watched Netflix's miniseries, "The Queen's Gambit", which is credited with spurring a resurgence of public interest in the game of Chess. Jumping back in time 82 years, we see the members of Sayville High...

12:20 / Sayville History Splash
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04 Dec

[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]Our Sayville Alumni Christmas and Holiday Lights Cheer Gallery have three photos. Represented are; 1955 (The Woodlands, Texas) 1971 (Littleton, Colorado) 1972 (Ocala, Florida). Post a photo of your lights and decorations to represent your class!  Please include your class year,...

12:13 / Alumni Posts
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03 Dec

[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 learned of the passing on November 20, 2020 of Jacqueline Sandra “Jackie” (Myres) Beintema. Jackie graduated in 1952 and married her Sayville High sweetheart, Edward John “Buddy” Beintema from the class of 1951. Buddy and...

18:31 / Sayville History Splash
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03 Dec

[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]Please send us a photo of your lights and decorations! Kindly include your name, class year, and location (ie. town, state). We will prepare a page with the photos and information for everyone to enjoy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

16:02 / Sayville History Splash
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02 Dec

[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]Many Thanks to Mr. Val Brinkmann, Class of 1970 who checked in from the West Sayville dock yesterday afternoon and captured this short video of the impact of high tide and full moon. Our alumni around the country and...

20:40 / Alumni Posts
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29 Nov

[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]Sayville History Splash; While we are not quite sure who the artist "Moon" is, presented here is a comical sketch of the Sayville High Faculty in 1926 as seen through the eyes of a student artist.   Click this link...

13:13 / Sayville History Splash
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29 Nov

[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]A very special thank you to Vanessa (Sanchez) Bishop, Class of 2004, and her Sayville High School sweetheart/husband Scott Bishop, also Class of 2004! Vanessa and Scott provided the information needed to establish a memorial page and annual birthday...

11:30 / Alumni Posts
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27 Nov

[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]Looking for something interesting to do? Please consider sharing your own life story or writing about someone else. We have a long list of stories waiting to be told. We would also love to receive your own story! Our...

12:52 / Alumni Posts
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23 Nov

[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 css=".vc_custom_1606153103709{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #dbc5e2 !important;}"] Click here for full-screen view [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

13:38 / Sayville History Splash
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20 Nov

[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]Tom McMahon of our Historians Team sends his wishes to all for a happy, healthy winter season! Come and enjoy Tom's short video "Snowy Sayville"! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkZUH1tiKHI[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

17:00 / Alumni Posts
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19 Nov

[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 css=".vc_custom_1605802649154{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #d8c9e2 !important;}"]Yesterday, as on many occasions before, Linda Villano of our Historians team gave of her own time as a tireless volunteer. She made a special trip to...

12:19 / Alumni Posts
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18 Nov

[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]Yet another valuable tip from a really terrific local gentleman (who wishes to remain anonymous), led us to Anna Katherine (Uckert) Frederick, Class of 1949. Anna is now part of our annual alumni birthday remembrance calendar. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70824515/anna-katherine-frederick[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

11:06 / Alumni Posts
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17 Nov

[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]The tip regarding Bill Uckert then led us to his sister, Marjorie S. (Uckert) Vitalone, Class of 1943. Marjorie is now part of our annual alumni birthday remembrance calendar. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105192285/marjorie-s.-vitalone   [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

20:32 / Alumni Posts
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