Alumni Posts

The passing of Mary (Ciccarello) Halverson, Class of 1960 on May 7, 2023

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The Sayville Alumni Association has achieved a major milestone as a result of literally years of research on the part of our Historians committee. As of today, we have identified and verified a total of 500 Sayville High marriages. Yes, 1,000 Sayville High alumni took the plunge and married another Sayville High alumni.

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Born on this day, May 2, 122 years ago… 

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1st attempt at enhancement – Sayville Schools 1912. Left 1/3 of group.

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Here is a real treat! “Sayville School 1912”. Sent to us courtesy of James McNamara. We are working with sections attempting to enhance. So, more to follow on this amazing photograph!

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The passing of Charles J. Hynes, Class of 1963 and a Sayville High football coach on April 16, 2023.

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The passing of David A. Miller, Class of 1956

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The passsing of Bill DeRuiter, Class of 1966.

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Something like a cat with many lives.

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The Seagull’s View; Another Sayville image courtesy of William McCabe_Posted 04-26-2023. Can you point out some landmarks?

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The Seagull’s View; Another Sayville image courtesy of William McCabe_Posted 04-21-2023

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A Financial Update: Protecting our SAA website. Every month we pay $9.95 for website safety… Per request, here is todays report!

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A financial FYI; 2023 Florida Not For Profit Corporation renewed for SAYVILLE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. $61.25

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Military Quiz; This Sayville High School graduate was killed in action in WWII on 10Apr1945 (aged 31) at Bad Tennstedt, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis, Thüringen, Germany. Can you name him?

Henry Frank Rogers, Class of 1922 and 40-year SHS Teacher.

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Dr Isabelle Lucy “Belle” Otto Talbot, Class of 1921

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The passing of Liam P. Clampett (May 3, 1977 ~ April 3, 2023), age 45, Class of 1995.

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Photographs for Alumni! West Sayville Dock by Joe McGinny.jpg

Veteran Quiz: This Sayville High 1940 graduate enlisted in July 1943 and was called to active duty on September 28, 1943. She served as a US Army military police officer. Can you name her?

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Photographs for Alumni! “Loughlin Vinyard by Joe McGinny”