Nick Manopella graduated from Sachem in 2012 and had a dream of opening his own pizzeria. Mano’s Pizzeria opened in 2021 in Ridgewood, Queens. As one pizza reviewer said, if he were to draw up […]
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Kevin Miller Named Admin for Guidance, College and Careers
Sachem alum Kevin Miller has been named as Sachem’s new administrator for guidance and college & career counseling, according to a release from the district. “As a Sachem alum, I am very excited to be […]
Sachem Alum Connor Farrell Inks Deal with San Diego Seals
Sachem alum Connor Farrell has inked his latest lacrosse deal, signing a one-year contract to play with the San Diego Seals of the National Lacrosse League. Farrell, who also plays for Chrome LC in the […]
Sachem Conversations Features Legendary Sachem Soccer Coach Frank Schmidt
Frank Schmidt won 345 games and two state titles as the head soccer coach at Sachem, a position he held for more than 30 years. He inherited the program from Don Woolley, another legend, and […]
Sachem Alum Served on U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six
Sean Rosario graduated from Sachem in 1991. He is one of three Sachem alums to serve as a U.S. Navy SEAL, and spent many years as part of the highly specialized SEAL Team SIX unit. […]
Q&A: Sachem Alum and Navy Seal Charlie Matranga
Charles Matranga graduated from Sachem in 1987 and spent 26 years working in United States Naval Special Warfare Command. He’s one of the rare individuals to work, train and instruct as a U.S. Navy Seal. […]
Rafe Schlesinger Helps Martha’s Vineyard Win NECBL Championship
Fresh off his first season at the University of Miami, Sachem alum Rafe Schlesinger played in the New England Collegiate Baseball League this summer and helped the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks to a league title. Scheslinger […]
Sachem Conversations featuring Legendary Sachem Basketball Coach Risa Zander
On the latest episode of “Sachem Conversations,” legendary Sachem hoops coach Risa Zander joins Chris Vaccaro to talk about her career, Title IX, empowering a generation of female student-athletes and the work it took to […]