Sachem alum Jordyn Calas is starting strong in her college soccer career. After scoring her first two goals, the Post University forward was named Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Co-Rookie of the Week in September. In […]
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JT Mankowich Named Section XI Island Federal Scholar Athlete
Sachem North wrestler JT Mankowich was named Section XI-Island Federal’s Scholar Athlete of the Month for November. Off to a hot start this season on the mat, Mankowich is also skilled in the classroom and […]
Sachem Conversation Roundtable on Don Woolley
Don Woolley is a Sachem original great. Hired in the late 1950s he built Sachem’s first dominant athletic program with boys’ soccer, won the first county title in district history, and was a widely respected […]
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 […]
Sachem Alum Putting Italian Family Pride into Mano’s Pizzeria
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 […]
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 […]
Rick Mercurio Gets Nod for NILCA Hall of Fame
Former longtime Sachem lacrosse coach Rick Mercurio is adding another honor to his long resume. He has been selected for induction to the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame. This hall of fame […]
Andreassi, Hyms Named LIBN 30-under-30
Two Sachem alumni were named to this year’s Long Island Business News 30-under-30 list. Michael Andreassi and Shawn Hyms were recognized at an event in November for their early career success. Andreassi, who graduated from […]