Ken Friedheim is the winningest gymnastics coach in New York State history. For decades he built a boys gymnastics power at Sachem that won 10 Suffolk County and 14 New York State titles, but in […]
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Sachem Alum R.J. Gimbl Named Vice Chancellor at University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation
Sachem alum R.J. Gimbl was named vice chancellor for university advancement and executive director of the University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation. The following is from a release about his hiring … He will provide […]
A SACHEM CONVERSATION WITH RICK MERCURIO
Rick Mercurio is a nationally recognized lacrosse coach who won 316 career games at Sachem and built the Flaming Arrows into a power. His 1993 New York State title is now legendary, but his coaching […]
A Very Sachem Night in DC at Nationals Park
Two Sachem alums were part of an Italian American celebration at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Chris Vaccaro, ’04, and Christopher Macchio, ’96, were instrumental in pre-game festivities on Italian Heritage Night between the Washington […]
Sachem Alum, FEMA Leader Meets with President Biden During Hurricane Relief Efforts
Many Sachem alumni work in public service and have collaborated with political officials, but many have not worked directly with the President of the United States. Joe Sciortino, Sachem Class of 2004, is Chief of […]
A Sachem Conversation with Jack Mahoney
Jack Mahoney is one of the winningest wrestling coaches in New York State history and built Sachem wrestling into a powerhouse. He is the latest guest on Sachem Conversations is an oral history project produced […]
Sachem Alum Olivia Rubbo Earns NEC Weekly Honor
Sachem alum and Wagner sophomore soccer player Olivia Rubbo was named Northeast Conference Player of the Week. From Wagner athletics: After not appearing in a game last season, Olivia Rubbo has appeared in all six games for […]
Sachem Alum Jason Fautas Named Athletic Director at Thiel College
Sachem alum Jason Fautas has been named as the new athletic director at Thiel College in Pennsylvania. He was previously the Interim Vice President of Athletics at Walsh University and served in a number of roles there […]