June 26, 2024 Seaford

SEAFORD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY

JULY HAPPENINGS

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

7:30PM

FARMINGDALE VILLAGE POPS ON THE VILLAGE GREEN Farmingdale Village is gearing up for a host of exciting events. Concerts directed by Brad DeMilo. Free to attend. Additional dates: July 10th, July 17th, July 24th & July 31st. The Village Green is located at 361 Main Street in Farmingdale. Outdoor events are weather permitting. Bring chairs/ blankets for seating. For info, contact Farmingdale Village, 516-249-0093.

THURSDAY, JULY 4

DOORS OPEN AT 5:00PM INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

This free family friendly event will be held at the LICH Amphitheatre at Bald Hill in Farmingville, NY. There will be a concert starting at 5:30PM followed by fireworks beginning at 9:15PM. For more information, call 631-648-2500.

THURSDAY, JULY 11

9:00AM to 9:00PM, and continues on FRIDAY, JULY 12

9:00AM to 9:00PM SHOOTOUT FOR SOLDIERS

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board will host the 10th Annual “Shootout for Soldiers” 24-Hour Lacrosse Benefit Game at the Town of Oyster Bay’s John J. Burns Park on Merrick Road in Massapequa. The event benefits veterans and active duty military personnel. The Long Island Air Force Association will conduct a special ceremony on July 12th at 11:00am to honor hometown Vietnam War Veterans and present them with medals that commemorate their service to our nation. For more information, please visit http://shootoutforsoliders.com or

contact Harry Jacobs at longisland@ shootoutforsoldiers.com at 516-315-3002.

SATURDAY, JULY 13

11:30AM-3:00PM

LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER PICNIC

Levittown Community Council’s 27th

Annual Lazy Days Of Summer Picnic FREE Admission, Entertainment, Games and Activities. Jerusalem Avenue Park at the East Village Green, Jerusalem Ave., Levittown. Open to all residents of the Levittown and Island Trees school district communities. For information, call 516-735-5901 or email levittowncouncil@yahoo.com

10:00AM-4:00PM

ANTIQUE CAR SHOW

Wantagh Preservation Society's 3rd annual Antique Car Show. Rain date Saturday July 20th. Wantagh Preservation Society Museum, 1700 Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh. Fee - adults $1. 17 yrs & younger are free. Refreshments for sale, 50/50 raffle, entertainment, kids crafts 12:00 - 2:00pm, music, museum complex sites will be open to the public. Any questions, please email Wantaghmuseum@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

4:00PM-9:00PM WOW: WEDNESDAYS ON WELLWOOD

The Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Lindenhurst presents WOW: Wednesdays on Wellwood! This is a fun, free block party for the whole family. Come enjoy live music, local vendors and outdoor dining. Rain date is July 24. Visit www. lindenhurstchamber.org for more information.

STILL TO COME THIS MONTH:

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

7:00PM-10:00PM

MUSIC BINGO

Yes Community Counseling Center will host a special fundraiser to support the mental health and wellness of local children. $50 per ticket, includes buffet and bingo. Raffle tickets available at the event. For more information, please call 516-799-3203 or visit www.yesccc.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

10:00AM-1:00PM

WHITE ELEPHANT & BAG SALE

Stuff a bag full of clothes for $5 at the Simpson United Methodist Church in Amityville, 30 Locust Avenue. New Items & Thrift Shop Treasures for sale. New clothes are not included in the bag sale. Donations are accepted! Call Mary at 516-991-8098 for more information.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

9:30AM-3:00PM

YARD SALE FUNDRAISER

Held at Community Presbyterian Church in Deer Park. Free admission, no vendors. Rain or shine. For more information call 631-242-0221.

11:00AM-12:00PM

SUPERHEROES OF THE SKY

Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds our Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. $10 per adult / $5 per child (Under 12). Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown. Call 631-979-6344 for more information.

Town Sanitation, Recycling Collection

Modified For Independence Day

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Lou Imbroto reminds residents that Town sanitation and S.O.R.T. Recycling collection schedules will be modified for the observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4th.

“There will be no sanitation or recycling

collection on Thursday, July 4th for residents who normally receive Town service,” Councilman Imbroto said. “Residents who generally receive Town pickup on Thursdays will have their collections done the next day, Friday, July 5th. Those who generally receive Town pickup on

Fridays will be picked up Saturday, July 6th.”

The Councilman added that Town offices will be closed on July 4th, but beaches, parks and pools will remain open. For more information, visit the Town’s website, www. oysterbaytown.com.

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Emerging Leaders Motivated At Regional Conference

A three-day leadership experience was inspirational for four Seaford High School students, who hope to use the knowledge they gained to better their school and community. Sophomores Alyssa Fariello, Matthew Kind, Mia Leggio and Victoria Stebner attended the 2024 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership conference from June 7-9 at Adelphi University.

They were selected earlier in the year by a panel of administrators, teachers and students for their leadership potential. While they regularly interact with each other at school, the four weren’t together much during the conference, as they were in groups with students from other Long Island and Westchester high schools.

“They really tried to focus you on building new connections,” Victoria said. In their groups, students worked on a variety of hands-on projects. In the free market challenge, each group had to come up with a product or service, as well as marketing and sales plans. There were also passion projects in which students had to come up with ideas to solve problems related to different enduring issues, such as food insecurity, poverty and unemployment. Fun activities like Olympic games and group cheers furthered chances to bond.

Mia explained that teamwork was essential for success in the group activities, and everyone brought their individual strengths.

Each group was led by a senior facilitator and at least one junior facilitator, all of whom previously attended the conference.

Alyssa had the fortune of having a Seaford High School alum as her group’s senior leader. The students stayed in Adelphi’s residence halls for two

EMERGING LEADERS MOTIVATED

- Sophomores, from left, Mia Leggio, Victoria Stebner, Matthew Kind and Alyssa Fariello were this year’s ambassadors from Seaford High School at the 2024 HOBY Youth Leadership conference. Photo courtesy of the Seaford School District

nights and said some of the best moments were at night, after the planned activities ended, when they got to know their fellow ambassadors from other high schools in a more informal setting. All students were together for the guest speakers. One of the most inspiring for Seaford’s HOBY ambassadors was a presentation from youth motivational speaker David Flood. He spoke about the importance of inclusion, emphasized respecting adults, and explained the difference between awareness and acceptance, and sympathy and empathy. There was also a panel of speakers from non-profit organizations, and a mindfulness guru who led students through breathing and relaxation exercises.

Alyssa noted that each speaker had a different approach to leadership that was shaped by his or her individual background and experiences.

“Leadership isn’t black and white,” she said. “Your experiences will shape how you lead. I’m going to be more confident in my ability to lead, and now I can use it to help benefit the school and the community.”

Participants also worked on community service projects including making bracelets and cards for children battling illnesses. Over three days, they learned the differences between personal, group and service leadership as they explored their own leadership qualities, their ability to work with others and opportunities to make change.

Victoria said a lesson that stood out was the importance of doing good deeds when other people are around, not for the recognition, but to inspire others. She also said that being a leader doesn’t necessarily mean having a leadership title.

“Just because you aren’t the president of a club doesn’t mean you aren’t important or your values shouldn’t be present,” she said.

For Matthew, one of the biggest take-aways from the weekend was how to be a good leader through his actions.

“It was definitely worth it,” he said. “It really showed how you can be a leader and how you can inspire others as well. You can quietly set a good example in your community.”

Oyster Bay Town

Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announced that the Town is offering a new 10-week Yoga program at Philip B. Healey Beach at Florence Avenue in Massapequa. Classes are offered Wednesdays throughout the summer.

North Shore Classes

Sunrise Yoga

6 AM - 7 AM

Begins Wednesday, July 17th

Beekman Beach, West End Avenue, Oyster Bay

Sunset Yoga

7 PM - 8 PM

Begins Thursday, July 18th

Beekman Beach, West End Avenue, Oyster Bay

South Shore Classes

Sunrise Yoga

6 AM - 7 AM

Begins Monday, July 8th

Philip B. Healey Beach at Florence Avenue, Massapequa

Sunrise Yoga

6 AM - 7 AM

New Beach Yoga Classes At Sunrise & Sunset

Begins Wednesday, July 10th

Philip B. Healey Beach at Florence Avenue, Massapequa

Sunset Yoga

7 PM - 8 PM

Begins Wednesday, July 10th

Philip B. Healey Beach at Florence Avenue, Massapequa

“The Town is proud to offer residents a variety of programs and services including these new yoga classes which offer great benefits to the mind, body and soul, behind a beautiful beach setting,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “Yoga builds strength, increases general flexibility and is considered a great stress reliever. Sign up today and use this opportunity to also meet new friends that can last a lifetime!”

Registration is now open and available at www. oysterbaytown.com/portal.

Residents can also sign up on the Town’s new Parks & Recreation App, available by searching ‘Town of Oyster Bay Parks and Recreation’ in the Apple or Google Play Store. Registration is $60 for Town residents and $70 for non-residents. Please note that the schedule may be subject to change and residents are encouraged to inquire about special holiday scheduling. If a session is cancelled due to inclement weather, a make-up session will be attempted. Mats will not be provided, so participants must bring their own Yoga mat. Participants should check with a physician before partaking in any physical fitness program. For more information and for registration availability, contact the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Parks at (516) 797-7945 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny. gov.

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named To President’s List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 727 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2024 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Dr. Suzanne Smith. To achieve the honor of being on the President’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point

average of 3.5 or higher.

The students included:

• Michael Anderson of Lindenhurst, NY, whose major is Middle/ Secondary Mathematics Education

• Kaitlyn Cavallo of Farmingdale, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Shannon Frank of Seaford, NY, whose major is

Music Education

• Rosalind Hoffman of Massapequa, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Catherine Keach of Bay Shore, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Maggie King of East Islip, NY, whose major is Music Education

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• Matthew Lannigan of East Islip, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Dylan Maebert of Farmingdale, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Ryan Mahlmeister of Massapequa, NY,

whose major is Business Administration

• Gabriella Maresco of Massapequa, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Simone McPartling of West Babylon, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Luke Miller

of Farmingdale, NY, whose major is Music Business

• Justin Mossey of Amity Harbor, NY, whose major is Computer Science

• Sophia Randazzo of West Islip, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Kennedy Royal of West Babylon, NY, whose major is Music Business

• Samantha Wider of Seaford, NY, whose major is Psychology

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Fictional Figures Inspire Real-Life Lesson At Seaford Graduation

Graduates from Seaford High School’s Class of 2024 will bring with them into the real world some life lessons from television icons. The theme across all of the speeches at this year’s commencement ceremony on June 15 at the Tilles Center was the TVwatching experience and the characters who served as role models.

The icons that were celebrated ranged from the time when watching television in the living room

was a family experience, to the present-day streaming era. There were also some wise cartoon characters and puppets.

Principal Nicole Schnabel shared some advice from Ted Lasso, and the valuable lessons he teaches his audience about leadership, love and life. She admires the character of Ted for his relentless kindness, contagious optimism and honest vulnerability.

“Ted Lasso is a modernday television icon who

mirrors so many of the traits of our faculty, students and staff at Seaford High School,” she said.

Valedictorian Umika Hathiramani honored Mr. Feeny from “Boy Meets World” and his lesson that leaving school with a desire to succeed in the world isn’t enough – they must also strive to change it.

“We are always asked what it is we want to be, but it’s important to think about who we want to be,” she said. “What are our core

values and principles? Do the experiences we chose speak to our character, personalities and morals? True success is not measured by titles and accolades, but by who we become and the lives we touch along the way.”

Salutatorian Angelina Belgiorno told her fellow graduates to embrace curiosity, and that was why she selected Dora the Explorer as her TV icon. Dora also demonstrated courage and resilience,

she explained, traits that are needed to accept new challenges.

“Exploration drives innovation, human connection and societal progress, but also personal growth and self-discovery,”

Angelina said, encouraging the Class of 2024 to “cherish what curiosity can accomplish.”

A kind, wise and quirky individual who possesses many of the Seaford Scholar traits such as being mindful, reflective, principled, flexible, resilient and humorous was Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora’s choice. It was Kermit the Frog.

“For nearly 70 years,” she said, “Kermit has spoken to generations of children about following their dreams, being an authentic person and forging meaningful friendships.”

Dr. Pecora presented each graduate with a laminated bookmark with the Seaford Scholar logo, inspirational words from Kermit and a small plastic frog.

There were also congratulatory remarks and words of wisdom from State Sen. Steve Rhoads and former State Sen. John Brooks, a 1968 Seaford graduate. Seniors members of the chorus performed the National Anthem and

Seaford Alma Mater, and there were also several awards presentations, including the 2024 Patriot Award recipients. Retiring teacher Laura Maciag and psychologist Dr. Alvin Pitkow received honorary diplomas. Ms. Schnabel also paid tribute to Angelina Dominguez, who tragically died during her junior year, and presented her family with a diploma and 20232024 yearbook.

When it was time for the soon-to-be alumni to cross the stage, assistant principals Alex Mantay and Dr. Raphi Morey announced every student along with his or her accomplishments at Seaford High School and future plans. A high-five from the Seaford Viking awaited each graduate.

Before the traditional cap toss, Ms. Schnabel had one more piece of advice from Ted Lasso for the graduates.

“Do you know what the happiest animal on Earth is?” she asked. “A goldfish. You know why? It’s got a 10-second memory. We can define our lives by mistakes or something we wish never happened, or we can define our lives by how we work toward moving forward. Don’t get hung up on the negative. Be that goldfish who already forgot about it.”

SEAFORD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY - Seaford High School held its graduation ceremony for 178 seniors on June 15 at the LIU Post Tilles Center. Photo courtesy of the Seaford School District

TOP-RANKED GRADUATES - This year’s top-ranked graduates were valedictorian Umika Hathiramani, left, and salutatorian Angelina Belgiorno. Photo courtesy of the Seaford School District

THE CHORUS OPENED THE PROGRAM -Senior members of the chorus opened the program by singing the National Anthem and Seaford Alma Mater. Photo courtesy of the Seaford School District