Alumni Posts

The passing of Janice Ann Bowers, retired Lincoln Ave. teacher

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The passing of Joyce (Tucker) Martin, class of 1946

[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]Sadly, we have learned of the passing of Joyce (Tucker) Martin, class of 1946 on October 30, 2021 (age 92). Joyce, a West Sayville girl, was born on Atlantic...

The passing of John P. “Johnny” Hatton, Class of 1976

[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 John P. “Johnny” Hatton, class of 1976 on October 9, 2021 (age 63). We extend our condolences to his family,...

On Saturday, September 18, 2021, Steve Redding, Class of 1972, was badly injured in the line of duty on an EMS alarm for Community Ambulance.

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A few more photos of Kenneth T. Prendergast, Class of 1970 and link to his memorial page;

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1943 Sketch by Mark Aviano, Class of 1945

Thank you Bob Hetsko for sending in this picture of Ken Prendergast. As we don’t have a senior yearbook picture, can anyone confirm which year graduation class Ken was in?

Jeff Navratil, Chuck Raynor and Linda Schaefer Stelly all answered our quiz correctly! Come read about a Sayville High grad, Capt. Augustine Edward “Gus” Hubal, Jr.

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Can you name the Sayville High School graduate who went on to become a submarine skipper and is buried in Arlington Cemetery?

Today, we are very happy to wish Virginia “Ginger” (Fox) Farrell, Class of 1976 and Michael Farrell, Class of 1974 a very happy 39th Anniversary! Cheers to your special day. Happy Anniversary!

Flashback; Your 1977 Sayville High class officers; Stephanie Savitsky, Bridget Mackey, Melissa Kelly, S. Rhodes

German Student seeks exchange year at Sayville High School in 2023/2024

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The passing of Mark Stephen Lang, Class of 1973.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Stephen Lang, Class of 1973. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and classmates. Service details and an obituary have been published by Raynor &...

The passing of Anthony Iorio, Class of 1979.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Anthony Iorio, Class of 1979. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and classmates. There is a chapel service Friday, September 24, 2021, at 8:00 PM...

Women you should know… Carol Paukner, Class of 1981

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We are saddened to learn of the passing of; Michael A. “Mike” Schindlar, Class of 1980

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We have learned directly from Shawn H. Nilson, SHS class of 1983, that he has been diagnosed with stage-four cancer. Shawn remains upbeat about his horrific diagnosis and gave permission to share this information with the Sayville alumni family. While Shawn states “Had a great life! Just had a ride in the Batmobile through the heart of Sayville!”, your thoughts, prayers and words of encouragement are greatly appreciated as he faces an exceedingly difficult future.

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Alumni walk! Sure do wish I could attend, but with short notice I can’t get there from Florida. Please consider participating and please, please get some pics for our alumni association!

Guest Article; Prizes for High School Seniors By Simon Friling

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