Sachem High School East social worker Lacey Donlon-Kraker was selected to represent Team North America at the Ball Hockey 4v4 World Cup. Ms. Donlon-Kraker will travel to the Dominican Republic next month for the international event. This opportunity is the culmination of her 11 years of dedication to the sport, with the past two and a half years focused on achieving this goal.

This marks the most recent accomplishment of Ms. Donlon-Kraker’s ball hockey career. Additionally, this past year, she was selected by the National Ball Hockey League to be in the women’s elite league. This league is comprised of the top 100 women ball hockey players in the U.S. and Canada. Ms. Donlon-Kraker’s team made it to the championship game, which was highlighted on the NHL Network.

Sachem High School East celebrated its homecoming on Oct. 19. Ahead of the big football game, students across the district’s East side showed off their school spirit. The festivities began with the annual elementary parades where football players, cheerleaders and Arrowettes walked the halls of the elementary schools as younger Sachem students cheered them on.

Sachem East held its pep rally at the end of the school day on Oct. 18. Students filled the bleachers on the football field as each of the fall season athletic teams were introduced to the crowd. Additionally, each grade level crowned their homecoming royalty, and the Arrowettes and cheerleaders gave wonderful performances. The football team was the last to be announced, building the excitement for the game on Oct. 19.

The team took on Brentwood for a high-scoring homecoming, ending in a Sachem East win, 49-34.

Click here to view the Elementary Parades slideshow.

Click here to view the Pep Rally slideshow.

Date Added: 10/21/2024

Sachem High School East drama students gathered on Saturday, Oct. 12, to learn from a professional. The East Drama Club invited Frank Gabriel, a Long Island native and professional stage performer, to present an interactive workshop. Gabriel taught students the differences between children’s theater and main stage during his presentation. As part of the workshop, students stepped on stage to perform a one-act play in nine minutes.

Gabriel has performed in several regional and national productions of children’s theater. His workshop helped Sachem students prepare for their upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz” on Nov. 22, 23 and 24.

The Sachem East Drama Club looks forward to a visit from another Long Island native and professional performer, Erik McCormack, this spring. McCormack was in the original cast of “1776” on Broadway. He will present on utilizing the body and voice together to tell the story of a production.

 

Date Added: 10/17/2024

Sachem’s two girls soccer teams recently visited the League of YES to volunteer as buddies for the athletes in the program. The High School East team visited on Sept. 28 and High School North visited on Oct. 5.

The League of YES provides inclusive sports programs for individuals of all abilities. Its mission is to offer the benefits of team sports while promoting self-esteem and a healthy, active lifestyle. The Sachem teams helped participants play baseball. They assisted in batting, running the bases and most importantly, be a friend on and off the field. It was a rewarding experience for all and fostered teamwork and social connections.

 

 

In honor of September marking Suicide Prevention Month, students at Sachem High School East came together to spread positivity and hope. Mrs. Schaefer’s speech language communications skills class joined Mrs. Prunty’s English students and Social Worker Mrs. Donlon for a collaborative activity. Students participated in a “chalk the walk” outside of High School East’s main entrance. They decorated the sidewalks with uplifting messages, inspiring quotes and symbols of support.

The activity shined a light on mental health, raised awareness, fostered community connection and reminded all members of High School East that they are not alone.

 

Date Added: 10/15/2024