The second induction class of the Sachem Hall of Honor was recognized on June 2, 2018.
At a ceremony held in the central corridor of Sachem High School North, 11 of Sachem’s finest alumni were honored with the highest recognition given by the district’s alumni association.
“We have started an incredible tradition of honoring our successful alumni so we can inspire current and future generations of Sachem students,” said Chris R. Vaccaro, president and founder of the Sachem Alumni Association. “Thousands of alumni have walked the halls of our historic buildings and developed their lives thanks to the lessons they learned at Sachem. We are proud to honor this year’s fine group of inductees who have made Sachem proud in their lives and careers.”
Among those being honored:
- Kristen Marie Bowes Burke, Class of 1994: Esquire
- Christopher T. Gentile, Class of 1977: Entrepreneur & Inventor
- Louis Gregory, Class of 1996: Federal Government Director & Business Executive
- Eileen A. Keneck, MD, Class of 1981: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
- Michael Lau, Class of 1986: Music Executive
- William J. Lindsay III, Class of 1990: Suffolk County Legislator
- Nan J. Morrison, Class of 1979: Business Executive
- James Ryan, Class of 1989: Pastor
- Sam Ryan, Class of 1987: Sportscaster
- Gerard P. Schrang, Class of 1974: FDNY Fire Fighter, who died bravely on Sept. 11, 2001
- Lifetime Achievement Honoree: Michael J. Timo, Jr., Class of 1969: Board of Education Trustee & Fire Chief
A number of inductees were on-hand Friday at the high school giving mentor sessions to a combined 900 students.
The Sachem Hall of Honor and Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame are completely supported by the Sachem Alumni Association.