Check out the Sachem Class of 1987 Video:

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This video has some great photos of Sachem!

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Cotton Eyed Joe Makes Me Feel Better About Sachem!

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Philip Butler a Local Activist Saves Christmas
We are making National News from our little Village of Patchogue. Philip Butler's actions were aired everywhere, on Fox News, ABC, and even Newsday. In an effort to stop the Politically Correct Clan, Phil pressured Local groups to call there events Christmas Events, instead of Holiday Events. I thought it would never happen! He even set up a Nativity Scene on Main St, in conjunction with the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus!

First click the link below, then click the link after the video of the Grinch, to read the Newsday coverage.

http://mapleavenuenw.blogspot.com/2007/11/christmas-parade-in-patchogue-village.html#links




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News from Way Back Home on Long Island!
Winter has set-in here on Long Island, New York. I don't have to tell you that fathers get involved with their children's activities! I sold my boat about eight years ago, and guess what? My son just continued the tradition! So what did I get involved with? A Christmas Boat Parade! Actually it was a lot of fun!

The Sachem High School Alumni Gazette is not my first publication. Fifteen years ago I started publishing the "Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch Gazette." At that time Issues were delivered in paper form, to my neighbors, within my local area. This Gazette was to serve a Neighborhood Watch Group. Copies of this four page Newsletter were delivered to Three Hundred and Fifty Households. We figure that about thirteen hundred people, may have read the "Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch Gazette."

No one likes to read only "bad news," so uplifting articles were mixed along with the "Bad News." This strategy succeeded in promoting a sense of comaraderie and community. In order to keep up with the times, I migrated the MANW Gazette into the Internet, and abandoned the printed newsletter.

Why did I call the Neighborhood Watch Newsletter, a Gazette? A Gazette is a small Newspaper. At that time our "not too friendly" local government, did not like our "Activist Group," and was ready to give us tickets for littering, when we delivered our Newsletter. I then called our publication a Gazette, which now made us subject to a different set of rules. If they dared to give us a ticket for littering, they would also have to give a ticket to Newsday!

All of this text is to prevent you from getting confused! I will be sharing articles between the "Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch Gazette," and our "Sachem High School Alumni Gazette." You will be spared the Bad News!

In this case I will be linking to only one article from the other publication.

It was really cold on that Boat!

Click the link below

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Mini Sachem Alumni Reunion at Ormond Beach, FL



Don & Marylin Chion and Bill and Arlene Monteverde spent time together at Ormond Beach, FL. Bill & Don did some (catch and release) fishing. We ate at some great restaurants, played Mexican Dominoes and sipped Chocolate Martinis. We also got with Tom & Gerry (Farrell)McKibbin who moved to Ormond Beach a couple of years ago from LI. What a great time of year to be at the beach and relax. Cooler weather and no crowds!
Hope you enjoy the pictures.


Marylin

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Group photos from Reunion 2001:

Does anyone know where were these photos taken? The objects in the backgroud of the top photo are very interesting, they look like Swimming Platforms.


Hi,

This was our first Florida reunion. It was sponsored by Pat (Prince) Rath. What a
great weekend we had with all.

The objects on the beach are lounge chairs with umbrella's, the item to the left I
believe was a beach buggy used by Life Guards. It evidently was a cloudy day
in Florida because you can not see the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.

Picture #1 is Pat and her brother George Prince.
Picture #2 includes (forefront) Bill and Arlene(Owen) Monteverde, (right) Pat & Don Rath,
(back right) George Prince & his wife. I am sorry to say I do not remember the last
couple.

Have a Great Week,
Arlene Monteverde

Comment from Georgette LaPierre Chimene

Class of 1964

In the last photo under reunion of 2001, the mystery couple is Georgette LaPierre(class of '64)Chimene and husband, Paul. We were only able to attend the fist day of the reunion. We enjoyed the dinnerand dancing and seeing some familiar faces. Hello to all.

Georgette

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News From Way Back Home on Long Island



Sachem Alumnus John Vitale (Class of 1971)
My wife Marie, my sister in law Roseann, and Alumnus John Vitale enjoy the scene at the "Beach Hut" at Cupsogue Beach; Westhampton, NY.

The soft summer breeze, the ocean spray, and the huge "Mud Slides," help to make the summer season bright!

Sorry I couldn't be in the photo but I was taking the photos!

Ben Vitale




From the Deck of my favorite Restaurant, "Sunwater," on the East end of Dune Road, we could see the "Jet Set," again having a Great time at Oaklands Restaurant. I should really go to Oaklands some day and "Check out," the action!

CAUTION CONSTRUCTION!

The Jetty along the Shinnecock Canal was torn down and re-constructed, with a flat top. As you can see the people are able to fish from the top of this new structure.

Organic Farm on Sound Avenue

I think this is a beautiful scene, natural herbs, hung from the ceiling of a barn, to cure and dry. We now have a farm that grows Organic Food and herbs, on Sound Avenue. Sorry! I tore my office apart in order to find the name and address of this farm, to no avail. I will enter the name as soon as I find the card!

Please share some of your experiences and photos with us! What are you doing? What is your passion? Where have you gone? Send photo and a description, and I will piece them together. You could also send a complete feature article about yourself, to share with everyone. Did you go on a special Vacation? Send a few photos! Should we go there?

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Pat Cusa Contacts Judi Beldon Via Classmates.com:

I sent an e-mail to her with your e-mail address in it and told her about the blog. Let's see what happens.
btw, you asked for a pic from my youth. I'm attaching my yearbook pic. <>


Judi
























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Photos From George LaCorte:

Here are 2 more pictures that I thought might be added to the Sachem Blog.

The picture in front of the School Bus was taken while we were all out in Phoenix Arizona on a class re-union, which Joan [Wittey] Stawicki planned and hosted the event for all of us. The Guys in front of the bus are from left to right, Eddie Short, Joe Singler, Ken Muzzinegro, Bill Monteverde, Joe Hofman, George LaCorte, Keavin Baack. As part of all the social things we did together, Joan rented a school bus and we rode out of town to a dude ranch that evening for a Bar-b-que and music. The Sachem Banner has been following us around the country to each place we visit and at each stop we all sign it and date it. The banner started out in St. Petersburg, Florida when Pat [Prince] Rath hosted the reunion. Last year some went on a cruise and signed it then.Hopefully we all meet again somewhere and do it again. Bill and Arlene Monteverde have the banner right now and they would be happy to mail it to the next reunion if they could not be there.

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Wow! Camille is setting up a Computer:

Hi Everyone,

Well, today I will attempt to set up the new computer I received from Billy and Tara. If you don't hear from me, you will know I am either stuck under my computer desk, or entangled in the wires. (send help!)
I tried to type an e mail earlier, and the cable system went down! So maybe its not a good idea to try this today, since I Lost power four times already, before even starting to hook up. So. here goes. Hoping to get on line, without difficulty. you will hear form me in the near future! Keep your fingers crossed!
Love Camille.....(one good thing, I did clear up the many magazines, catalogs, and little pieces of paper I kept some notes on,from the top of my computer desk..)



Barbara Deppe Schwinn Makes Another Attempt to Contact Sachem Alumni Through Reunion.com:

Hi
We are busy in Pa I have been looking for some of my classmates of 1959. I have been looking for Bettyann Keller [Cox] and anyone that you can help me with...

Barbara Schwinn

(The remainder of this message appeared to be cut off . I am under the impression that messages will not go through Reunion .Com,unless both parties are Gold Members. BV)


New Alumni on Board! Classes of 1960 and 1963!

Ben
As I told Judi, my first name is Mary Ann Castiglione Bissett, I graduated in 1960 as did my sister-in-law Gwen Bissett Wilson. My brother-law William Bissett graduated in 1963, I believe that's the correct date. Thanks for the blog!

More info From Judy Beldon Lloyd:
This was from classmates.com. She was able to put her e-mail address in the message to me, so I told her about the blog.

Ken Muzzonigro Identifies Some Sachem Alumni:
Will be added to photos.

Photograph Identifications for blog

Gazette Oct 06, edition
group of 4 unidentified person is Al Biscardi with Pat Nangle

Gazette April 07, edition
group of 10 identified left to right
Tom Paranelli, Dennis Gordon, Ken Muzzonigro, unidentified person,
Joe Zayas, Pat Brida, Tom Sabatelli, John Cassese, unidentified person,
Les Terry

Photo taken during class of 1960 25th year reunion in 1985 at
Holiday Inn, Vets Hgwy, Ronkonkoma

News From "Way Back Home" in New York
In the not too distant past, many organizations on long Island had the tendency to organize their fundraiser events the quick way! Call the Caterer, and then call the company that provides the "Rides." I must admit, with this level of organizational enthusiasm; I was not motivated to attend many of these events.

Within the past few years, the old, sterile, model that was used to organize "Street Fairs ," has slowly moved into extinction. Many organizations have now learned how to produce "World Class Events!" The "Brookhaven Town Country Fair," held at the Longwood Estate, Sept. 8 - 9, 2007, is one of those events.

This country Fair, actually felt like a "genuine Country Fair." Many organizations participated in this event, but they all had one thing in common. These small groups of people, our neighbors, created a feeling of community, by sharing with everyone, that which is precious to them! It is this spirit, that brings people together, as a community!

There were many historical displays and venues. the American Revolution reenactment, was an actual encampment; our neighbors, were sharing a part of their passion, with everyone. It is this giving of ones self, that nurtures a sense of community. The World War Two, historical display, was very informative! The Auxiliary Police Participated, The emergency group CERT participated, as well as many other civic minded groups.























A group called "Friends of Long Island Wireless History," also participated in this "World Class" Country Fair. It's all about sharing your passion! Historian, Natalie Stiefel, daughter of Historian and Artist, Rosario Aurucci, is an active member of this group. Natalie's father personally restored the Famous Guglielmo Marconi Wireless Radio Shack, using funds provided by the Sons of Italy. Rosario, in conjunction with Mr . Lundquist, from RCA, Mr Carasiti, and many other groups managed to save and restore this historic treasure. Eventually the Rocky Point Historic Society took on the task of maintaining this piece of history. This building now stands at the Frank J. Carasiti School, in Rocky Point.


The whole spirit and sense of community that was present at this Country Fair, was held together, by a Musical Group Called "The Homegrown String Band." This group of talented musicians, from Rocky Point, has shared their personal passion for music at venues across the United States, such as, the National Theatre in Washington, DC., and "Silver Dollar City," in Branson Missouri. This group invigorated the audience by playing genuine "American Music," which included Folk, Country, and Bluegrass music. Everyone smiled and clapped their hands in approval, as this band performed. (Double click the Arrow below to start the video clip.)





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Alumnae Pauline Millavolte and Camille Pelliccia spend a Day in Eastern Long Island!:
(Both are from the Sachem Class of 1960)

Pauline and I had a wonderful time yesterday in Sag Harbor.
The morning started with rain,but it wasn't going to stop me from meeting her. It's and hour ride from my condo.
I met her at her Son's apartment in town. What a great place! It's above a store, and with the windows open, you can hear the hustle and bustle of the shoppers below. What a quaint town.
Great little gift shops, Gourmet stores, and pleasant people, greeting you as you walk into the shops. Mostly looked, prices a little steep for us, and we laughed when we saw the price tags! Years ago we would purchase 5 blouses for the price of this one little tank top! $48.00, Wheew......
They did have a parade, Pauline and I were eating Calzone and pizza inside a nice Italian Restaurant. We did go outside to the sidewalk at the time of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle, costume run. and for the Fire department marching by.. Then Our calzone was being served.
The sun finally came out, and we drove to Montauk Point, and walked along the dock, where the fishing boats were in and cleaning there catch.Nice Stripped bass! We asked a fishermen to take a picture of us.. Hoping to send it to the Blog, once I get it developed. (Don't own a digital camera, still like the old way of getting the photos in the mail.)
The time passed so quickly. But what a fun day! just reminiscing about the "old days" and our lives today.She lives in Port saint Lucy,Florida and is enjoying her retirement. Says she has a full calendar. Good for her!
As we walked through Sag Harbor, we met a few of Pauline's Neighbors, When she introduced me, and said we were friends for 50 years, Wow, where did those years go?...In a blink of the eye time has passed,and here we are still the best of friends, what more can you ask for?
We said our good byes, and I left with happy and sad feelings, wondering what the next year will bring our way. hoping that we will be blessed to meet again next year, if not sooner. Thank God for computers, and E- mail. We still keep in touch and hope to for a long time. She will be returning home on the 25th, and has a busy schedule with family and friends until then. Just so pleased we were able to share a day together.

Camille Pelliccia

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