Alumni Posts

Military history of Sayville alumni. Did you know Robert Paul Groh enlisted at age 16?

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A quiz to make some smile; 35 years ago, what is this 1978 SHS student doing?

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A few photographs of the Sayville High School Band in the 2023 Memorial Day parade, courtesy of Christi (Dlugos) Ronin, Class of 1998. Thank you, Christi!

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Carolyn (Griffiths) Mioduski, Class of 1959 would like to remind everyone that today is Women Veterans Day, June 12th. So a special thank you to my sisters, the women who paved the way and those who are following in their footsteps!

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Content Creators and Editors Needed

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Flashback to 1935…. Class memories (from the yearbook). Photo is courtesy of Judi (Hone) McHugh! Thanks so much, Judi!

The passing of Douglas Perry, Class of 2012

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2023 Alumni Walk! This is a neat tradition. Especially for anniversary years 2003, 1993, 1983,1973,1963, and beyond!

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Today, June 6 marks the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy—the day in 1944 when allied forces from 13 countries stormed five beaches in Normandy, France.

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The passing of Andrew R. Brand, Class of 1981

[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]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Andrew R. Brand, April 3, 1963 ~ April 28, 2023 (age 60), Class of 1981. Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Homes reports; Friends will gather for a memorial service at 3...

Little-Known Memorial Day History; Freed slaves and white missionaries came together on 1 May 1865 in Charleston, SC to memorialize soldiers that were buried in unmarked graves at a former racetrack where Confederates held Union prisoners.

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From last Thursday’s “Years Ago” section of the Suffolk County News from May 1968! Some familiar faces in there! Virginia “Ginger” Farrell sent this in. Thanks Ginger!

The passing of George “Buzzy” Verspoor (1935 – 2023), Class of 1954

[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 are saddened to learn of the passing of George "Buzzy" Verspoor (1935 - 2023), Class of 1954. Calling hours will be held from 4-7PM on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Delhi,...

A special Memorial Day remembrance; Sayville Memorial Day parades and “Shorty” Sunderland. Prepared by Chris Horn, Class of 1973.

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We invite you to join our community of contributors and help us create something special

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This just in! 99 years old today! Mrs. Enid (Burton) Jones, Class of 1942! Pictured with her son, Henry Jones.

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August 13, 1915; Quite a few Sayville High boys have enrolled in a class in which they are taught how to build a wireless apparatus!

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Gertrude Ada (Herring) Silliman, Class of 1908, (1892-1960) by Thomas McMahon

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“Today we have a very special treat for you! It’s the story of two Sayville High sweethearts, as they approach the incredible milestone of 70 years of marriage this coming August. Meet Tony Yonda, class of 1950 and Marge Bauernfeind, class of 1952.

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