Alumni Posts

It’s been suggested the Sayville Alumni Association should cross-post to “Instagram” and/or “X”. I imagine if we did so, it could be automated, as I simply can’t take on more daily to-do tasks. Does any of this make sense? Thoughts anyone?

The passing of Lillian A. (Ellis) Stark, Class of 1978

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The passing of Louis Vincent Bartik, Jr. November 20, 1944 ~ August 23, 2023 (age 78), Class of 1962.

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A piece of history; Natalie Mae Bridwell’s 1951-1952 Sayville High Athletic Association Admission Card

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Would you consider yourself a history enthusiast? Looking for a way to contribute content to the Sayville Alumni Association — that isn’t overwhelming?

This is what you've been waiting for! Imagine yourself as the editor of a column named "Sayville Alumni History 100 years ago this week"...

Jordan Carpentieri, Class of 2023 and Sayville High School’s record-holder in the 100 butterfly set to make an immediate impact in the 400 free relay at American University in Washington, DC!

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Old Post card reflection… the Breakwater! Date unknown.

Today, I am again wondering…

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From the 1953 archives; Former SHS principal Henry Roland Soper passed away. Principal 1917-1920.

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Was there ever a Coca-Cola machine at Sayville High? This was in a SHS yearbook (I will check to see what year and page). Odd, most don’t recall it at all. Perhaps the photo was SHS students but taken elsewhere? A mystery!

The passing of Jean Ellen (Gunther) Roth, Class of 1984.

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From the 1943 archives… Steven Winfield Smith, Class of 1940. Courtesy again of the Suffolk County News

From the 1963 Archives… Class of 1948 get-together for their 15th anniversary. Once again, thanks to the Suffolk County News!

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The passing of June (Vanderborgh) Smith, Class of 1947

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The passing of Richard Wilton LaFountain, Class of 1979

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We are very excited to announce that Lori Hodgkinson has volunteered to be a Class of 1978 liaison and point of contact! Thank you so much, Lori!

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80 years ago… Bill Isaacson (Class of 1942) Missing; Lost over Germany in WWII… The Suffolk County news., August 13, 1943, Page 1

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The passing of Alice J. (Fallon) Mumford, Class of 1963

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From the 1938 archives…. The Suffolk County news., May 20, 1938, Page 1