21
Aug
The Harmony Project, August 21, 2026;”The Harmony in Trees”
Pruning is not a simple practice. It requires judgment. Cut too little, and the tree grows wild and...
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20
Aug
The passing of Steve H W, Stoll, Class of 1981
Steve H Stoll 1963 - 2026 W.Stuffield Steve passed on August 10, 2026. His life began on August 11, 1963. The son of two teachers, he lived in West Sayville, NY and spent summers at the family cabin...
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18
Aug
Actress Melissa Joan Hart and her Mom in Sayville!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/166DLt4Vgu9https://www.facebook.com/share/p/166DLt4Vgu9 ...
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18
Aug
SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago – 24th in series; Jack Griffin Travis, Class of 1936
Vitals: Jack Griffin TravisBirth: 21 Jun 1919 Greenport, Suffolk County, New York, USADeath 3 Dec 1960 (aged 41). Bay Shore, Suffolk County, New York, USABurial: Saint Ann's Cemetery Sayville, Suffolk County, New York, USA GPS-Latitude: 40.737051, Longitude: -73.0781023Memorial ID 129368700...
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18
Aug
SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago – 23rd in series; Elvira P. (Hoffman) Greis, Class of 1936
Vitals: Elvira P. (Hoffman) GreisBirth 11 Sep 1917Košice, Okres Hradec Králové, Hradec Kralove, CzechiaDeath 9 Sep 2007 (aged 89) Lake Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County, New York, USABurial Cremated Memorial ID 246161110...
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16
Aug
The passing of Retied Sayville High School principal Richard Koch, Sr.
It is with heavy hearts that the Sayville Alumni Association announces the passing of Mr. Richard Koch Sr., a cherished member of our alumni community,. Mr. Koch maintained communication with many of his students...
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16
Aug
The Harmony Project, August 16, 2026;”The Ladder In the Barn”
What is your life’s ladder resting on? Tom Van Wyen returns with a new Harmony Project post, "The Ladder In the Barn," exploring how the virtues of courage, humility, and compassion form the rungs of...
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13
Aug
From the archives: Miss Isadora Dearlove and Theodore Culbertson Travis. June 29th, 1925.
Sayville, June 29. — Miss Isadora Dearlove, who for a year and a half has been a member of the Sayville school faculty, has announced her engagement to Theodore Culbertson Travis, eldest son of Principal...
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13
Aug
✏️ A Little Pencil. A Lot of Memories
Last June, as the Class of 2026 celebrated one of life’s biggest milestones, the Sayville Alumni Association gave each graduate a little something to take with them -- a simple pencil tied with purple and...
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13
Aug
The passing of Joseph A. Annunziato, Class of 1965
Remembering Joseph A. AnnunziatoFebruary 20, 1947 ~ August 10, 2026 79 Years OldIt is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Joseph A. Annunziato, who died on August 10, 2026, at...
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12
Aug
David Smale (class of 77) has written 35 books in the last few decades!
David Smale (class of 77 at SHS) has written 35 books in the last few decades. Most are about sports history and/or biographies. However he recently published his first attempt at fiction called, The Art...
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12
Aug
Help Us Complete the Story of Richard Charles Koch
Richard Charles Koch was more than a teacher at Sayville High School. During his years in Sayville, he taught, coached, advised, and eventually served as assistant principal and principal.We have begun telling his story, and...
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10
Aug
SHS GRADUATION 90 years ago – 22st in series; Erich Wilbert Tietze, Class of 1936
Vitals: Erich Wilbert Tietze Birth 12 Jul 1918 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USADeath 25 Sep 1990 (aged 72)Burial Portales Cemetery, Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USAMemorial ID 17389773Military: Sgt, US Army Air Corps, WWII ...
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09
Aug
The passing of Lauren E. Smith, Class of 1977
Lauren E. Smith, Author and Community Inspiration, Passes Away in FloridaIt is with deep sadness that we share the news of Lauren E. Smith’s passing in Florida within the past few days. Born on April...
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08
Aug
The Harmony Project; Harmony, Gratitude, & Inheritance
It was the fall of 1982. The USS Trepang, the nuclear fast-attack submarine I served on, had set the Maneuvering Watch as we made our way back to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard after two weeks at...
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08
Aug
Introduction by Tom. “What is The Harmony Project*
Greetings to everyone in the Sayville Alumni Association! My name is Tom Van Wyen, class of 1973. Since graduating from Sayville High School, life has taken me in some unexpected directions. I've worked on a...
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08
Aug
Introducing a New Featured Series: *The Harmony Project*
The Sayville Alumni Association is delighted to introduce a new recurring feature that we believe will become a favorite destination for many of our readers.Beginning today, fellow alumnus **Tom Van Wyen ('73)** will be sharing...
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07
Aug
The passing of Robert L. Szuflada, Class of 1974
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of Robert's passing. Born July 9, 1955, he departed this life on May 24, 2026.We extend our condolences to his family, his mother Anna, his...
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06
Aug
The passing of Geraldine Marie (Reese) Feindt, Class of 1950
Frontline Warrior Geraldine M. Feindt, age 93, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, surrounded by love. She lived a long and full life marked by devotion to faith & family.Born on June 30th,1932 in...
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06
Aug
The passing of Barbara Ann (Blazek) Silas, Class of 1965
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of Barbara's passing. Born June 11, 1947, Queens, Queens County, New York. She departed this life on March 8, 2026, aged 78 in Holbrook,...
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