At the June 25 meeting of the Sachem Central School District Board of Education, several student-athletes were recognized for their accomplishments this spring.

The unified basketball and bowling teams at both high schools were honored for their programs. Next, students who participated in the Special Olympics received certificates from the Board of Education. Athletic Director Gary Beutel then introduced the Sachem East varsity softball team for winning the Long Island championship and advancing to the state semifinals. New York State track champs Savanna Edwards, Bella Galeas, Taylor Percy and Sarafina Scavo were recognized for winning the 4 x 400m relay. Lastly, spring student athletes who received post season honors were celebrated.

Congratulations to all!

Date Added: 7/1/2024

On Thursday, June 27, the Sachem High School North Class of 2024 gathered at the Fred Fusaro Alumni Stadium field one last time to celebrate their graduation. Seniors were welcomed by cheers from their families as “Pomp and Circumstance” played throughout the stadium.

Students who will be entering the armed forces upon graduation were called in front of the stage to be honored for their service. At this time, the Sachem North Symphonic Choir sang the National Anthem before a special guitar solo of “God Bless America” was performed by senior Steven Mattiolo.

High School North Principal Andrew Larson presented Superintendent of Schools Dr. Pellettieri with an honorary diploma ahead of his retirement this July, before speaking to the graduating class. Mr. Larson noted his special connection to the Class of 2024 as they started their careers at Sachem North together. He then introduced guest speaker Kristen Bowes Burke. Bowes Burke, general counsel for Mercy College, imparted advice to the seniors as they go off into the world.

Following the remarks, elementary principals Dr. Thomas Desmond and Mr. Joseph Watson introduced the top 25 academic leaders of the class including salutatorian Ryan DeSimone and valedictorian Avi Talsania. Talsania addressed his peers.

“Treat everyone’s life just as valuable as yours and welcome each hardship you face as another steppingstone in your journey. It has been the greatest gift getting to know you guys the past few years and with that, I can wholeheartedly say, we are the ones who will change this world because that is exactly what we have been prepared to do,” Talsania said.

Senior class president Nicholas Abbate stepped up to the podium and reflected on some memories during his time at High School North. He posed a question to his peers in the hopes of empowering them to overcome future obstacles.

“What can any one of us do in the face of insurmountable challenges? Should we retreat from them and passively accept that there’s nothing to do but accept our bleak fate? Or do we summon the strength to believe that with a little courage and a little determination, we can beat the odds that are seemingly stacked up against us? Because we’ve already beaten those odds to arrive at this unique moment in history,” Abbate said.

Following the student speeches, Board of Education president Rob Scavo introduced trustee and parent of a graduating senior, Meredith Volpe to present the diplomas. Students walked across the stage as they were congratulated by administrators and Board of Education members. Once back in their seats, the seniors turned their tassels and threw their caps to the sky, marking the end of their high school careers

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Date Added: 6/28/2024

Congratulations to our Sachem students who won awards in the environmental sciences category at the 2024 NYSSEF Andromeda Fair.

Tasmiah Tawhid, Sachem North junior science research student, earned first place in environmental sciences. The title of her project was “The Role of Pleurotus ostreatus in Mycoredediation of an Aquatic Environment.”

The team of Sachem East freshman researchers, Zaima Noaman and Ananya, won second place in environmental sciences. The title of their project was “The Potential of Pestalotiopsis microspora and Pleurotus ostreatus to Mycoremediate Plastics.”

Date Added: 6/20/2024

Students in Mr. Kelleher’s senior English classes at High School North participated in the annual “Hamlet-o-thon.” Those who gave the most passionate performances in Shakespeare’s classic play, “Hamlet,” received trophies. The event is a fun, end-of-year celebration to wrap up the English curriculum.

Date Added: 6/18/2024

On June 11, senior student-athletes from Sachem East and Sachem North were recognized by Section XI with The Gold Key award. The Gold Key is one of the most established and recognized awards in Suffolk County athletics. It represents an athlete’s dedication and commitment to athletics throughout their high school career.

In order to be recognized for the Gold Key Award, an athlete must have participated and lettered in eight of nine seasons while enrolled in grades ten through twelve. This requires a commitment by the athlete while maintaining a positive balance between athletics and academics.

Congratulations to the following:

Sachem East
Abigail Callinan, Jason Campbell, Brian Capellini, Kayley Catalano, Danielle Chiarello, Savanna Edwards, Taylor Ellinghaus, Sophia Hammonda, Sarah Hansen , Isabella Iadanza, Matthew Ilario, Mia Marchitto, Alexandria Martoscia, Sabrina Mason, Michael Mauro, Logan McCoy, Giavonna Perkins, Grace Prego and Alexis Sabatini.

Sachem North
Bryan Avanzato, Julia Beccari, Jasmine Bayaca, Sophia Cagnetto, Anna Cotter, Ava Davis, Andrew Eaton, Thomas Gandley, Nathaniel Gsell, Michael Howard, Riya Jasani, Brooke Leach, Jack Riegger and Ashley Sinatra.

Not pictured:
East – Jason Campbell, Logan McCoy and Giavonna Perkins
North – Jasmine Bayaca

Date Added: 6/13/2024