Alumni Posts

The passing of Donna Dolores (Kiesel) Andrade, Class of 1984

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Wow! 550 Sayville High Marriages!

SHS Class of 1946: George De Piazzy, Jr. A sad remembrance. He gave his life attempting an ocean rescue in 1977.

[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] Thank you to Frederick Baumeister III of our Historians Committe for submittuing these news articles and commentary. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][vc_column_text]-------- Original message -------- From: Erick Baumeister <erickbau@pacbell.net> Date: 6/22/23 1:28 AM (GMT-05:00) To:...

Cathie (Occhiogrosso) Ciresi, our class of 1972 Liaison reports the passing of David Jandak. “It is with great sadness that I am letting you know that our classmate and friend David Jandak passed away. I will post additional information as available. Condolences to David’s brother John, family, and friends. ?

The passing of Delia Vanchiere, Class of 1976

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Did you know… Peter John McKernan, Class of 1949, retired from the Marine Corp. owned a helicopter company, was a helicopter stunt pilot and Hollywood actor in several movies and TV shows including Airwolf and Magnum, PI? Here is an interview on youtube!

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Just for fun… check this out! Our 1920-21 SHS Teachers

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The passing of Elizabeth C. “Bette” (Stoothoff) Erb, Class of 1948

[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] Research by Erick Baumeister, III of our Historians Committee has revealed that Elizabeth C. “Bette” (Stoothoff) Erb, Class of 1948 passed away three months ago, April 8, 2023...

The passing of Noah Kalinowski, Class of 1991. 1973-2023.

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Beautiful additions to the Sayville High Class of 1948.

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Please reach out to us if you have expertise enhancement and colorization, and would like to contribute to this exciting Sayville Alumni Association volunteer project!

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The passing of Guy Molzon on June 26, 2023. Guy was a member of the Class of 1972.

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The passing of Jo-Ann Emily (Volkman) Quimbaya on May 17, 2023. Class of 1982.

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The passing of Kenneth Harold “Kenny” Zegel, Class of 1963.

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The passing of Thomas Yanoti, Class of 1974.

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The passing of Alberta Anne (Manitt) Tarrant, Class of 1945 at Age 96.

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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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