Over 200 juniors from Sachem East gathered on May 28 to celebrate the Class of 2026 at the annual Junior Banquet, held at the scenic Lombardi’s on the Bay in Patchogue. With the Great South Bay as a backdrop, students enjoyed an evening of dining, dancing and shared memories as they marked the end of a meaningful year.

Junior Class advisers Glen Monsen and Rob Regan praised the Class of 2026 for their leadership and commitment, especially in organizing events that brought the school community together. As these students prepare to enter their senior year, both advisers expressed their excitement for what lies ahead in this final chapter of their Sachem experience.

Date Added: 6/17/2025

On June 12, senior student-athletes from Sachem East and Sachem North were honored with the prestigious Gold Key Award by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) and Section XI.

The Gold Key Award is one of the most established and respected recognitions in Suffolk County athletics. It celebrates student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding dedication and commitment to sports throughout their high school careers. To qualify, athletes must have participated and lettered in eight out of nine seasons during their sophomore through senior years, balancing athletic excellence with academic success.

Sachem East recipients include:
Steven Azzara, Justin Black, Philip Cordero, Syed Dawood, Gianna Galeas, Alexa Garriti, Eva Lifschultz, Michael Lubniewski, Samantha Madigan, Reese Malfettone, Thomas Mann, Gianna Mauri, Kayleigh McKeown, Sarah Nagel, Shane Ocampo, Courtney O’Hagan, Blake Padormo, Norelis Roa Moreno, Addison Romanowski, Sarafina Scavo, Arianna Schuman, Miranda Sherbitsky, Brianne Vanegas, Julianna Wottawa.

Sachem North recipients include:
Emily Belyansky, Craig Biazzo, Jenae Caldwell, Paolo Calvacca, Catalina Cedeno, Kevin Conrad, Lucas Cotsalas, Jordyn Cruz, Zach DeMilt, Ryan Durkin, Jason Faby, Brody Ferrer, Ryan Friel, Angelina Gramarossa, Thomas Keegan, Ava Langella, Alyssa Leonardi, Marie Manolt, Jack McCarty, Ryan Medina, Yasmin Nday, Jessica Nodell, Abigail Perez, Jack Pitman, Angelo Portillo, Hannah Reuter, Laila Scafuri, Alexa Siegel, Isabella Skibola, Brayden Tappin, Patricia Camille Tomas, Nelson Villafane, Joseph Walker, Grace Zanfardino.

The district congratulates all honorees for their perseverance and achievement, exemplifying the spirit of student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom.

 

Sachem High School East student Scarlett Stroup was recently awarded first place by the Long Island Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) for her outstanding writing and poster entry in this year’s competition.

The theme, “Celebrating Our Roots and Cultures in the Heart of the Universe,” invited students to explore and express cultural pride and heritage. Scarlett’s creative and thoughtful submission stood out among entries from across the region.

In a photo marking the achievement, Principal Lou Antonetti is pictured with Scarlett and Spanish teacher and Foreign Language Honor Society adviser Jennifer Travaglia. Scarlett’s entry has also been submitted to the national AATSP competition for further recognition.

 

 

The Sachem Central School District proudly recognizes the first group of students to earn the prestigious New York State Seal of Biliteracy. This distinction, offered for the first time in Sachem, honors graduating seniors who have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one additional language.

Congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2025 for this outstanding achievement:

• Alain Alaron – French.
• Aleysha Cordero – Spanish.
• Sarah Joscher – Italian.
• Victoria Konopka – Polish.
• Alyssa Leonardi – Spanish.
• Koralie Mercidieu – Spanish.
• Brandon Pion – Spanish.
• Abigail Valle – Spanish.
• Vincent Villalobos – Spanish.
• Julianna Wottawa – Spanish.

These students are recognized for their dedication and commitment to language learning and for serving as trailblazers in this new initiative.

A gallery of student photos and program highlights will be shared soon.

Class of 2026 NYS Seal of Biliteracy Information

The opportunity to earn the NYS Seal of Biliteracy will be offered again to the graduating Class of 2026. This program promotes multilingualism, celebrates cultural diversity and prepares students with valuable skills for college and careers.

Students interested in participating can join the 2025-2026 Seal of Biliteracy Google Classroom using the code: 3xvwzaqi.

For questions, the following program advisors can be contacted:

• Ms. Jennifer Carpenter – jcarpenter2@sachem.edu.
• Mrs. Alexis Kammer – akammer@sachem.edu.
• Ms. Dena Laupheimer (for ENL students) – dlaupheimer@sachem.edu.
• Ms. Colleen Whitehurst – cwhitehurst@sachem.edu.
• Mrs. Christy Zummo – czummo@sachem.edu.

Parents may reach out to Ms. Marie O’Doherty at 631-471-1300, ext. 1255, or via email at modoherty@sachem.edu. The district looks forward to expanding this program and celebrating even more multilingual achievements in the coming years.

On Sunday, June 8, the Butch Dellecave Foundation, in partnership with Newsday and the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Inc., hosted its annual awards ceremony honoring the top high school student-athletes in Suffolk County. The event celebrated finalists for the prestigious High School Athlete of the Year Award, recognizing excellence in athletics, academics and community service.

Sachem High School was proudly represented by four outstanding nominees. From Sachem East, Sarafina Scavo and Logan Schomaker were selected, while Lea Rowett and Brayden Tappin represented Sachem North. Each nominee was honored for their exceptional achievements both on and off the field.

The event served as a meaningful recognition of the dedication, leadership and impact these student-athletes have made within their schools and communities.

Date Added: 6/10/2025