There have been no formal complaints made about the Sachem or Flaming Arrows names or any use of the arrowhead logo in the school district, according to record requests with the New York State Governor’s […]
Category: Community
Sachem North Leo’s Club Hosting Family Day on June 3
This Saturday, June 3, 2023 starting at 11:00 a.m. join us at Sachem North High School – 212 Smith Rd, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 – for Family Day! presented by the Sachem North Leo’s Club. […]
Native American Guardian’s Association Supports Sachem, Flaming Arrows Names
A group of passionate Native Americans assembled to protect the history of their culture said they support the use of Sachem and Flaming Arrows names used by the Long Island school community. The Native American […]
Sachem Hockey Alum Remembered with Jersey Retirement, Award, Scholarship
A Sachem alum and former hockey player will be remembered thanks to the effort of his friends and family. Jeff Bausch died in November 2022 from sudden cardiac arrest. He was 39 and left behind […]
Sachem’s Brandon O’Neill Throws No-Hitter
Sachem North pitcher Brandon O’Neill is the latest student-athlete from the district to throw a no-hitter. The right-handed pitcher recorded 10 strikeouts in a 7-0 win over William Floyd last week. He also helped himself […]
Jaquez, Pickersgill Win Fred Kemp Memorial Scholarship
Sachem North’s Luis Jaquez and Sachem East’s Jack Pickersgill are the latest recipients of the Fred Kemp Memorial Scholarship. Kemp’s friends and former Sachem teammates Bob Kohn and Dave Shanahan presented each student-athlete with $1,000, […]
Sachem Alumni Association President Chris R. Vaccaro Appears on Fox News
Sachem Alumni Association President/Founder Chris R. Vaccaro Appeared on Fox & Friends to speak about the Native American image/name ban in New York. He specifically addressed Sachem’s history and tradition in relation to the decision […]
Vaccaro: Let’s Have an Open and Honest Discussion about Sachem’s Identity and Native American Heritage
The following letter was sent to the New York State Board of Regents, Sachem’s Board of Education, Sachem’s Administration, and the state and federal politicians representing our community. Sunday, April 16, 2023 Greetings, I never […]