28
Aug
Flashback; Memorial for Carl Johnson, Class of 1936
It was a Sunday afternoon, and the Brooklyn Dodgers were playing the New York Giants. In Sayville, the Johnsons were huddled around the radio listening to the (...
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28
Aug
David Beebe-organized labor and union monopolies in 1962.
Today, we listen to David Beebe as he critiques the practices of organized labor and union monopolies in 1962.Originally published in The Suffolk County News on April 12th, 1962. Transcribed for the Sayville Alumni Association....
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28
Aug
One Word — An Essay by Tom Van Wyen
Sometimes, the simplest questions can lead to the biggest discoveries. In his thought-provoking essay “One Word,” Tom Van Wyen takes us on a fascinating journey through curiosity, discovery, faith, philosophy, and the way we make...
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28
Aug
The passing of Andrew Howe, Class of 1974
The Sayville Alumni Association extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends, and classmates of Andrew Howe, Sayville High School Class of 1974, who passed away this morning....
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27
Aug
SHS Drama; “The Gypsy Baron”. So good in 1956, it required an encore performance in 1959!
The 1950s were a golden era for Sayville High School’s theater program, defined by the annual spring operetta season that filled the stage with elaborate costumes and borrowed accents. This vibrant tradition served as a...
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26
Aug
Cedarshore Hotel – Aquatic Division (Circa 1930)
We wish to formally acknowledge the historical value of the screen captures presented here, sourced from the G. Elliott Morrison Film Collection (Identifier: SLAV003). These visual records, spanning 1927 to 1932, offer a vital glimpse...
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26
Aug
The passing of Lorraine Alison Boyle, Class of 1973
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Lorraine Alison Boyle, who died on September 27, 2025, at the age of 70. Known to her friends and family as Alison, we...
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26
Aug
Sayville Takes the Stage: “The Curious Savage” 11-14-1963
Sayville Takes the Stage: "The Curious Savage" In November 1963, Sayville High School brought John Patrick’s heartwarming and witty comedy, The Curious Savage, to the local stage. The story follows Ethel P. Savage, a wealthy widow...
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25
Aug
Cheryl Zeller-on Hollywood realism and movie standards in 1962.
Today, we listen to Cheryl Zeller as she weighs in on the debate over Hollywood "realism" and movie standards in 1962.Originally published in The Suffolk County News on March 1st, 1962. Transcribed for the Sayville...
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24
Aug
⚓ A Glimpse into the Past – Federal Aid to Education (1962)
⚓ Cast Your Thoughts How do these words from 1962 land today? Reflecting on Ms. Remmer's insights:do you remember the debates around federal aid during your years at sayville high? looking back, do you feel the "federal...
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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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