Sayville History Splash

Sayville History Splash; Greene Ave. Schoolboys! Recognize anyone?

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Guest Article: Give Your Child the Gift of the History Habit. By Scott Powell

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Guest Article; The Success Of High School Musical Explained By Wes Hagan

The Success Of High School Musical ExplainedBy Wes HaganIf anyone has been anywhere near a television in the past few years, they have not been able to avoid the phenomenon that is High School Musical. From the time the first movie aired on The Disney...

Guest article; Cruising the Great South Bay on the Moon Chaser By Robert Waldvogel

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Sayville History Splash; 1931 SHS Drama club presents “The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act”

Authored by Booth Tarkington, this was a comedic theatrical work set within the opulent confines of a country hotel. The narrative centered on the amusing misunderstandings and romantic complications involving four men and four women who are enjoying their stay at the same resort. ...

Guest Article; Tips for High School Freshmen – 5 Crucial Steps to Prepare for the College of Your Dreams.  By Scott Lundy

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Marvin Willis Strong, Sayville High School Class of 1896…

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We have been informed of the passing of another hero… Geoffrey M. Pagels, Class of 1980. Geoff’s brother Gerhard (Class of 1974) shared this informative and heart-warming remembrance. We extend our condolences to the Pagels family, friends, and classmates.

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Sadly, we have been informed of the passing of Mabel Josie “Pat” (Gaiser) Colson, Class of 1952.

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We have a new “Star Notes” posting by Brigadier General (Retired) Richard K. Sele – Class of 1979. Come read “The Kurdish and Afghan Evacuations”.

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Imagine if you can the world 119 years ago; teachers were comfortable having their addresses and summer destination plans published in the local newspaper.

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The answer to yesterday’s quiz is SHS Principal William Clayton Noll in 1902.

Well, let’s see how you react to this quiz today! Referring specifically to Sayville High School in a short speech, can anyone guess who stated the following words, and when? “The high school is the people’s college, and the high school of today is better than the college of Jefferson’s day. Remember that Sayville is the best town on earth! Be loyal to your town, your home, and your school. Above all live up to your highest ideals.”

The Sayville Alumni Association is something like a cat with many lives.

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New Sayville Alumni Veterans Remembrance Quiz for August 17, 2021.

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Sayville High School Military Veterans Wall of Honor

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Need some inspiration, today? Need some amazing, great news? Well, please come read about a Sayville Grad who is “an angel on earth”… and, read what she recently donated!

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The passing of Richard Alden “Audie” Zegel, Class of 1960, by his brother Chris.

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Come read an interesting oral history interview of Louis L. Pokorney, Jr., Class of 1939!

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