Alumni Posts

Soon to be 10th Grader Sophia Bertsch interviews her father, Dr. James Bertsch

A bit of Great South Bay trivia

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“Worth a second look”… Brown’s River Jetty in Sayville

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Thank you for your kind contribution to our 2021 Sayville Alumni Association fundraiser to help offset our operating expenses!

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Many thanks to Vivian Incorvaia, Class of 1977 who solved our mystery regarding Anna Jacqueline (Gasper) Murtha, Class of 1936.

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Marion F. (Van Emmerik) Novotny, Class of 1932 (as discussed in our previous artwork post). Photo is enhanced and colorized.

Artwork of Marion (Van Emmerik) Novotny, class of 1932, sketched this 93 years ago in 1928.

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Today’s History Mystery; Anna Jacqueline (Gasper) Murtha – class of 1936

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1943 Sketch by Mark Aviano, Class of 1945

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?

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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Women you should know… Carol Paukner, Class of 1981

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Something fun for today… page 5 & 6 of the Blotter, May 21, 1942. Courtesy of Steve Larado, Class of 1969!

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Something fun for today… page 3 & 4 of the Blotter, May 21, 1942. Courtesy of Steve Larado, Class of 1969!

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More very sad news today regarding the passing of Linda (Jansch) Schaum, class of 1969. Our condolences to her family, friends, and classmates. We do not have further details regarding services but will update when available.

Hazel Mae (Ockers) Van Emmerik. Class of 1926. New addition to birthday remembrance calendar

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2d Lt. Florence Berniece (Logan) Evans, Class of 1935. Please remember Veteran’s Day and watch Tom’s video.

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Some great news! An important piece of history located!

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