Alumni Posts

The passing of Albert William Schlesinger July 6, 1941 ~ March 24, 2024 (age 82), class of 1959.

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The passing of Ronald C.”Ron” Denton, Class of 1958.

[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_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][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]It is truly devastating to lose three brothers and a sister. Among them, Dwight Denton is now the sole surviving sibling. Dwight recently informed us about the passing of his...

The passing of esteemed Sayville Math educator, Mr. Henry Erlanger.

[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] We express our condolences upon hearing about the loss of the esteemed Sayville Math educator, Mr. Henry Erlanger. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family, friends, coworkers, and students of Mr. Erlanger. He was a remarkable teacher...

Calling all Veterans. We would love to Honor you for your service on April 18th at the Sayville Varsity field. Please RSVP to the numbers listed on the flyer.

The recent passing of Diane Helen (Vass) Lobianco, Sayville High Class of 1953.

[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]We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of Diane Helen (Vass) Lobianco, Sayville High Class of 1953. 21 Sep 1935, New York, USA - 18 Jan 2024, New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida (aged 88). Burial was in...

Dr. James Bertsch has penned a truly exquisite article honoring the memory of the esteemed foreign language teacher Madam Camilla (Belzak) Guendel. We express our gratitude for his heartfelt tribute.

Additional comments by Dr. Bertsch; "Sayville lost a legend with the passing of French and Russian teacher Madam Camila Guendel. The child of Polish immigrants, she started a Russian language program and brought Sayville students to Moscow in the middle of the Cold War. And today,...

The passing of Francis Joseph “Frank” Barnes, class of 1960.

[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]We are saddened to learn of the passing of Francis Joseph "Frank" Barnes, class of 1960. March 28, 1943 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 80) We extend our sincere sympathies to Franks's family, friends, and classmates. Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral...

The passing of Kevin Ginan, class of 1978.

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The passing of a Sayville icon…. Merrill B. Wish, Class of 1947.

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Have you read Linda Cromwell’s military blog recently? Come check it out!

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The passing of Jane Mott (Palmer) Vander Borgh, Class of 1947.

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The passing of George Phillip Williams, Jr., Class of 1981

[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_empty_space height="128px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][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]Sadly, Martin Keane, Class of 1986 has informed us of the passing of George Phillip Williams, Jr., Class of 1981. Thank you, Marty, for letting us know. George Phillip Williams, Jr.,...

A problem solved… Thank you very much to Adriana, Ginger, and Bryan!

[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_empty_space height="128px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][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]Adriana Richardson, Class of 2015, contacted us after determining multiple of our on-line class senior pictures were somehow missing for 2015. Thanks to the efforts of Ginger Farrell and Sayville High's...

Today, on David Jackson’s birthday; come see a very special tribute!

[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_empty_space height="128px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][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]David Jackson Tribute   We lost a great Sayville High School athlete and friend recently. Simple enough to say I want to share this with you. On Dave’s birthday Thank You Hal for all...

The passing of a wonderful Sayville teacher, Mrs. Camilla (Belzak) Guendel

[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_empty_space height="128px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][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]We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Camilla (Belzak) Guendel. Mrs. Guendel taught Russian and French. She was beloved by students and colleagues. Mademoiselle Belzak (as we knew...

8,178 miles and 50+ years…  Sayville Alum remains friends and meet on the other side of the world!

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The passing of Shirley Louise (Angell) Moe, Class of 1950.

[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_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][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]We are saddened to learn of the passing of: Shirley Louise (Angell) Moe Age 91. An alumna of the Class of 1950. Shirley was the brother of George Randall Angell, Class of 1949. A...

David Jackson Tribute-2nd Call for stories/memories contributions. 

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The passing of Christopher Ward Reed, Class of 1972.

[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_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][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]We are deeply saddened to hear that Christopher Ward Reed, Class of 1972, has passed on. Martin Keane, Class of 1986, informed us of this sad news. The passing of...

The passing of Theresa Ann (Dennis) Frey, Class of 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][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][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]Sadly, Martin Keane, Class of 1986 has informed us of the passing of Theresa Ann (Dennis) Frey, Class of 1977. October 25, 1959 ~ February 3, 2024 (age 64). We extend our sincere sympathies...