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Sports in U.S. History Guest Speakers

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Mrs. Malin’s Sports in U.S. History class at Sachem High School East recently heard from two distinguished guest speakers. Suffolk County Sheriff Errol. Toulon Jr. visited to recount his bat boy days with the New York Yankees and Perry Williams spoke with students about his 11 seasons and two Super Bowl championships with the New York Giants.

Both speakers shared the importance of drive and dedication in pursuing dreams and goals in life. It was a memorable experience for students!

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Date Added: 3/25/2024

Students Explore Career Opportunities

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This month, both Sachem High Schools held workforce exploration events for students to connect with local businesses and network with professionals in a variety of fields. This valuable experience gave students the opportunity to engage with community organizations and businesses while learning about the skills needed in the workforce. They built relationships with potential future employers and learned about several pathways after graduation.

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Date Added: 3/22/2024

High School East Valedictorian and Salutatorian

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Sachem High School East is proud to announce the Class of 2024 valedictorian, Adrian Dayao and salutatorian, Michael Mauro.

Valedictorian Adrian Dayao is a bright student who spends his free time immersing himself in his learning. He is enrolled in several Advanced Placement courses including the rigorous AP Computer Science A. Additionally, Adrian has taken a three-period computer repair course to gain a practical skill and develop a deeper understanding of the topic he plans to study in college. His academic excellence led to his designation as a National Merit Semifinalist. Adrian is also involved in the music program at Sachem High School East. He plays first chair viola with Select Strings, a club that plays at the chamber orchestra level, and enjoys composing his own viola pieces.

Outside of the classroom, Adrian is involved in the Sachem East chess club. He was captain and co-president of the team during his junior year. Aligned with his interest in programming, Adrian is a member of the Sachem robotics team as a pit programmer, fixing programming issues with the robot during competitions. During his own time, Adrian creates his own programs. Most recently, he remade a closed-source word game solver in Python and contributes to Open Sources projects by helping fix bugs.

Salutatorian Michael Mauro is a well-rounded student and an active member of the Sachem East school community. His academic accomplishments have earned him an AP Scholar with Distinction designation, an AP Capstone Diploma and a National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation. Michael serves as the president of DECA as well as several honor societies including National Honor Society, English Honor Society and Math Honor Society. Impressively, he is an esteemed delegate for Model United National and is well-known to his peers as he has been the class president all four years at High School East.

Michael is an Eagle Scout and has dedicated time to serve the local Sachem community. Last summer, he served as an intern in Suffolk County Legislator Anthony Piccirillo’s office and learned the inner workings of government. Additionally, he is the alternative captain of the Sachem varsity ice hockey team.

Sachem High School East congratulates both Adrian and Michael for achieving the top academic honors of their class and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.

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Date Added: 3/20/2024

How to Catch a Leprechaun’ at Chippewa

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Third graders at Chippewa Elementary School collaborated with Sachem High School East students for a St. Patrick’s Day STEM project. On March 15, high school students pushed into the third grade classes to read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” by Adam Wallace. Students then worked together to construct their own leprechaun traps using simple materials including cardboard boxes, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners and glitter.

The third graders got creative in designing the traps that would lure a leprechaun. Elementary and high school students alike had the opportunity to interact with each other while engaging in the festive, problem-solving activity.

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Date Added: 3/19/2024

AP U.S. History Classes Visit NYC

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On March 5, Sachem High School East’s Advanced Placement U.S. History classes embarked on a historical journey to New York City to explore the rich tapestry of America’s past. They were joined by Ms. Bongiorno and Mrs. Melandro and visited sites to enhance their study of U.S. immigration.

Students first examined the struggles of immigrant life at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. They lunched at the historic Essex Market, visited the Statue of Liberty and got a firsthand look at the gateway to new beginnings, Ellis Island. Each site unveiled layers of the nation's captivating narrative, fostering a deeper understanding of the diverse threads woven into the fabric of American history.

Date Added: 3/12/2024