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

The Sachem High School East Class of 2024 proudly walked out onto the football field in their red caps and gowns to celebrate their graduation on June 26. “Pomp and Circumstance” played overhead while cheers and applause were heard from the crowd.

Once students were seated, the commencement ceremony began with a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by senior chorus members. During this time, graduates who will be serving in the military were recognized and honored.

High School East Principal Lou Antonetti welcomed the audience and gave congratulatory remarks to the graduating class. He recognized three students who were graduating a year early and presented two honorary diplomas – one to Isaac Ruiz’s family, a member of the Class of 2024 who passed too soon, and to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christopher Pellettieri, as he is retiring this July.

Following the remarks, the top 25 academic leaders of the class were called to the podium to receive medals. Senior class advisers Dawn Patterson and Katherine Stein introduced the students and shared their future plans. Valedictorian Adrian Benedikt Dayao and salutatorian Michael Mauro were recognized at this time. Dayao addressed his peers, reflecting on their time at Sachem East and encouraging them to strive for personal growth while allowing for grace.

“Not only is life not graphable, but our models of living are all guesswork that we constantly update with conflicting advice and realizations, and that will leave us with regrets, tiny and thick,” Dayao said. “But that’s okay. Give yourself grace, and they’ll change.”

Salutatorian and senior class president Michael Mauro stepped up to the podium to deliver a speech that shared lessons he learned during his time in Sachem including to have fun, embrace differences and the importance of community service.

“No matter our paths or future jobs, we need to stay in touch and help each other out, particularly in times of need. Shedding any silly conflicts or friend group barriers. We’re all Sachem and we’ll all play vital and fulfilling roles in society, where we should do so with an eye toward the spirit of serving our communities in the way we’ve been taught,” Mauro said.

Board of Education President Rob Scavo began the conferring of diplomas alongside trustees and administrators. Students walked across the stage and returned to their seats before tossing their caps into the air – signaling the end of their time in Sachem schools.

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Date Added: 6/27/2024

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

At the 75th annual Long Island Science Congress, two students from Sachem High School East earned high honors awards.

Grace Bourgal received high honors in the microbiology category and Patrick Cahill earned high honors in ecology. Additionally, Patrick won the Robert Nelson Memorial Award, with a $100 prize, and the Green Planet Award, a $50 prize.

The Long Island Science Congress is the largest science fair competition on Long Island. It exhibits projects by students of Nassau and Suffolk County middle schools, junior high schools and senior high schools, and is sponsored by the Long Island sections of the Science Teachers Association of New York State.

Date Added: 6/17/2024

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