Connetquot High School’s campus was lined with hundreds of American flags on Nov. 9 as the school held its second annual Flags of Honor ceremony.

Community members were invited to purchase a flag in honor of a veteran and to raise funds for local veterans’ charities. Through this initiative, the school raised $2,400. The funds were awarded to both Paws of War, an organization that provides veterans with service and support dogs rescued from kill shelters, and The Specialist Matthew Baylis Memorial Fund which provides scholarships to veterans or children of veterans that need financial assistance with either college tuition or the cost of trade school.

The ceremony was punctuated by patriotic performances from the Connetquot High School wind ensemble , students Elizabeth Smith, Tessa Dolinger, Hailey Priemer and Samantha DeLuca who sang “God Bless America”, student Nicholas Marotta’s Veterans Day address and several recognitions for the guests of honor made by students Ashley Merz, Devin Elster and Assistant Principal Lauren Neckin.

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Date Added: 11/15/2023

Students in Mr. Agoglia's Emergency Medicine class at Connetquot High School received a visit from Community Ambulance Company in Sayville. EMT Laura LoPreto and Paramedic Chris LoPreto shared their experiences as emergency medical service providers with the students.

They discussed what it's like to be healthcare providers and the training that's involved in becoming an EMT. Students explored the back of an ambulance and were able to see the equipment they learn about in class used to help patients suffering from chest pain, difficulty breathing and cardiac arrest.

 

Date Added: 11/3/2023

Connetquot High School’s annual Safe Halloween event and food drive coordinated by the school’s Student Government took place on Oct. 28. Dressed in costume, children and their parents attended the two-hour event which created a safe space for them to trick-or-treat through the hallways of the high school.

High school student volunteers transformed the halls into a maze of Halloween fun with themed tables and activities manned by all sorts of characters, including Scooby-Doo, Winnie the Pooh and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles among the many for a memorable afternoon.

Canned food and donations were collected as part of the admission,which will be distributed to local food pantries.

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Date Added: 11/1/2023

The Connetquot High School Thunderbirds flocked to the bird cage for a spirited homecoming game on Oct. 20.

To kick off the festivities, students dressed up for a week of fun-filled spirt days from Oct. 16-20, ending the week with a pep rally. The marching band, kickline team and cheerleading team gave electric performances before Asher Tagibue and Manal Nawaz were announced as Connetquot’s homecoming king and queen, respectively. The fall sports teams were announced and brought onto the field before students participated in several team building and relay games.

Ahead of the Friday night homecoming game, all senior members of the football and cheerleading teams were announced and escorted by their families onto the field. Thunderous applause echoed throughout the stands as the Connetquot High School community congratulated these student-athletes on four great years.

Finally, students, their families, faculty and community members put on their game faces, ready to cheer on the Connetquot Thunderbirds as they faced off against Riverhead High School. The Thunderbirds gave it their all, taking the win with a final score of 49-0.

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Date Added: 10/26/2023