We’ve heard most of the notable stories about Jeff Ruland in the past. Went to Sachem, played college ball at Iona, spent some time playing in Barcelona, became an NBA all-star, entered the coaching ranks […]
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PTA Council Roundtable set for April 9
The Sachem PTA Council will hold a Presidents’ Roundtable on Tuesday, April 9. The roundtable will take place in Sachem’s District Office, Room A, at 7:30 p.m. “I encourage you to attend and bring your officers […]
Prince smashes Kirk Douglas’s guitar
It’s not what you think. This didn’t just become an entertainment blog. Kirk Douglas is a Sachem alum from the Class of 1989, and the lead guitar player for “The Roots,” who play on “Late […]
Alums vying for National Championship
When the Dowling women’s basketball team tips off in San Antonio for a Division II National Championship Friday evening, Sachem and Long Island will be well represented. Sachem North alum Nicole Caggiano, and Sachem East […]
Haun, Deboer, Calvagna power Sachem to W
This week marked the first major stretch of competition for all varsity spring sports on Long Island. All teams are playing full force through the next couple of months. Here’s a look at scores from […]
Sachem’s History from 1800-1947 Digitized
In looking at the headline above you’re probably wondering what history could possibly relate to the Sachem Central School District during the time period of 1800-1947. The district did not officially open until 1955. Kenneth […]
Joe Amplo, Marquette lax program featured in Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Joe Amplo and his exciting journey as the head coach for the brand new men’s lacrosse program at Marquette University has been chronicled for months. This week the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the main daily newspaper in […]
Live & learn or learn and live?
Editor’s Note: The following column was written by former Sachem teacher Patrick M. Chierichella, who is the Educational Coordinator of The Rose Brucia Educational Foundation. I enjoy the Sunday edition of the New York Times. I look […]