School’s girls track and field team won their third consecutive league title, remaining undefeated for the last three years. It was the Lady Falcons’ fourth league championship in the past seven years. Overcoming adversity, including injuries, the team ended the regular season with a victory over Half Hollow Hills East; coincidentally, the last team to beat Deer Park in 2023. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
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Jack Jack’s Coffee House, 223 Deer Park Avenue in Babylon Village. Free and open to the public. Signed books, coffee, and light fare will be available for purchase. The First Friday Author Series is a monthly literary gathering. Each month features a local Long Island author who will be available throughout the event to chat with visitors, sign books, and enjoy relaxed conversation over coffee. Featured Author for This Month: AwardWinning Travel Writer, Irvina Lew, and her book Forays in France. For more information, Misslaffsalot48@ gmail.com
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Second grade students at Deer Park’s John Quincy Adams Primary School had fun researching and portraying their favorite historical figures in front of families and staff during the school’s annual Living Museum, held recently in the cafeteria. Dressed in
costume and sharing facts about their chosen figures, students transformed the space into an interactive celebration of history and learning.
“The Living Museum is one of my favorite traditions at John Quincy Adams,” Principal Chris Molinelli
said. “Seeing the hard work that each student puts into researching a person of their choosing, coming up with a costume and composing a narrative to share with family and friends always astounds me. Congratulations and great job to all of the second graders.”
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Deer Park High School’s girls track and field team won their third consecutive league title this month.
Deer Park High School’s girls track and field team won their third consecutive league title, remaining undefeated for the last three years. It was the Lady Falcons’ fourth league championship in the past seven years. Overcoming adversity, including injuries, the team ended the regular season with a victory over Half Hollow Hills East;
coincidentally, the last team to beat Deer Park in 2023.
The team had many top performers. Captain Vanessa Cayea was able to score each meet in the 100-meter hurdles, the high jump and long jump. Captain Chelsea Cornelia won the 800, 1,500 and 3,000-meter races at almost every event. Nadia Elsergany remained undefeated in the shot put,
aided by captain Sophia Paduano, while captain Kayla Beaumont remained undefeated in the triple jump. Cassidy Kelly and Madison Soltau were the league’s best 1-2 punch in the 100 and 200-meters, where either would win every race.
The addition of Malak Oztimurlenk in the triple jump and 400-meter race,
along with Melissa MerazAkarsu in the 800, gave the team quality depth. Captain Bailey Corcoran had her best season as Deer Park’s 100 and 400-meter hurdler. Ama Asare showed her dominance in the 400-meters. Another great addition was sophomore Sophia Fasano, who finished among the top pole vaulters in the county.
“It’s a testament to this program,” coach James Petti said. “Each year, we need to fill some gaps left as we graduate seniors. Each year, we find amazing new talent that helps us rebuild. This is the most complete team I’ve ever coached. We score well in all events and have the depth to put away many teams. This league isn’t easy, but these girls showed
Flag Day is commemorated each year in the United States on June 14. Though Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, it remains significant, as it dates back to 1777.
The Second Continental Congress formally adopted the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. That resolution noted certain characteristics of the new flag, including the alternating red and white stripes, which remain part of the flag celebrated each June 14.
Flag Day is one of various notable events and holidays commemorated in June, a list that includes Father’s Day, Juneteenth, and the summer solstice. That can make it easy for Flag Day to get lost in the proverbial shuffle, but the Farmer’s Almanac notes it is customary for the sitting president of the United States to encourage Americans to display the flag outside of their homes and businesses each June 14. The flag is flown from all public buildings
on Flag Day, which the Farmer’s Almanac reports is another rich tradition that dates back to 1877 and the centennial of the flag’s adoption.
President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation on June 14, 1916, that designated
the day as Flag Day going forward. Thirty-three years after President Wilson’s proclamation, the U.S. Congress officially established June 14 as National Flag Day.
One notable tidbit Americans can consider this Flag Day is the connection between the flag and seamstress Betsy Ross. Many American schoolchildren were taught that Ms. Ross designed and sewed the first American flag, but historians have since discredited that
up every day ready to work and they bought in, which was half the battle. I’m very proud of how they came together each contest and encouraged each other. We started in early March and haven’t stopped working since. I’m excited for the future of this team, but I’m taking it all in right now as we prepare for the county championship.”
legend. The Farmer’s Almanac notes that many historians now believe George Washington already had a design for a flag with 13 red and white alternating stripes and 13 six-pointed stars set in a circle when he visited Ms. Ross in Philadelphia. And while historians do not doubt that Ms. Ross sewed a flag reflecting the design George Washington brought with him when visiting the seamstress, it’s hard to confirm if she, in fact, sewed the first flag.
Deer Park High School senior student-athlete Brandon Bailey has been selected as a Scholar Athlete by the Suffolk Chapter of the National Football Foundation. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
Deer Park High School senior athlete Brandon Bailey has been selected as a Scholar-Athlete by the Suffolk Chapter of the National Football Foundation. He was honored at the NFF’s Scholar Athlete Brunch, held in April at the Marriott Melville Long Island.
This recognition serves as a capstone to Bailey’s outstanding athletic and academic career with the Falcons. A team captain, he earned first-team
All-Division honors in 2024 and second-team recognition in 2025, and maintains a weighted GPA of 95.58. He is also the recipient of the Deer Park Football Falcon Award.
Beyond athletics, Bailey is an active member of the National Honor Society, Italian Honor Society, Black Student Union, Student Booster Club and Falcon Leaders Club. He also volunteers as a PAL youth football coach and with his local church
youth group.
“Brandon has shown tremendous pride and commitment to the Deer Park football program,” head coach Cody Ciolino said. “He has represented himself both on and off the field with class and is the perfect example of what we look for in a player. We are very proud of Brandon and extremely excited to see his accomplishments at the University of Delaware.”
The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC) announces a $2,000 scholarship for college juniors/seniors or post graduate students who are studying Journalism, Marketing/ Communications, or Healthcare Administration.
(The scholarship is not for clinical-based study.)
The Ann Marie Brown Memorial Scholarship
honors the late Ann Marie Brown, who served as vice president for government and public relations for the Hospital Council from 1983 to 1993. The scholarship is administered by the Hospital Council’s Communications Committee.
Filing deadline is June 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM. For more information and an application go to the NSHC scholarship page or call 631-
Deer Park Board of Education trustee Jerry Jean-Pierre was named by Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly as his 2026 Champion of Diversity. He was recognized at the county legislature’s April 21 general meeting in Hauppauge. Jean-Pierre has served on Deer Park’s board since 2019.
“Jerry is widely respected for his commitment to uplifting others and ensuring that every member of the community feels valued,” Donnelly said. “Throughout his time on the school board,
Jerry has worked to expand opportunities for students and promote inclusion. He founded and leads the Cultural Belonging and Respect Committee, helping to grow initiatives that recognize Black History Month, celebrate women’s leadership and foster a more inclusive school environment.
Beyond the board, Jerry has continued his advocacy through his professional and community work, including serving as regional diversity chair for Liberty Mutual, developing mentorship opportunities
with the National African American Insurance Association, and leading the CYO Flag Football League. His dedication to creating opportunity and building unity, reflected in his ‘One Deer Park’ approach, makes him truly deserving of this recognition.”
“What a wonderful achievement for Jerry,” Board of Education President Donna Marie Elliott said. “We are so honored to be part of a team with our guru of spirit.”
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About the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC)
The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council represents the not-for-profit and public hospitals on Long Island. It works in conjunction with the Suburban Hospital Alliance of New York State to advance legislative and regulatory priorities. NSHC serves as the local and collective voice of hospitals on Long Island.
Residents are encouraged to honor Flag Day on June 14, commemorating the adoption of the American flag in 1777 and the values it represents. Flag Day is a time to reflect on the nation’s history, unity, and freedom. Community members can participate by displaying the American flag at their homes and businesses and attending local ceremonies and educational programs. Flag Day reminds us of the ideals that unite us as Americans. It’s a meaningful opportunity to come together and show pride in our country. Local observances may include flag-raising ceremonies and activities for residents of all ages to learn about the history and significance of the Stars and Stripes.
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