Sachem alum Joe Amplo won his second World Championship with the U.S. Men’s Lacrosse Team after the Stars & Stripes beat Canada, 10-7, in San Diego. Amplo is an assistant coach with the U.S. team […]
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Sachem Conversation with Pete McNeill
Sachem alum, teacher and coach Pete McNeill is one of the best distance runners to come from the community. He has spent decades helping cultivate a winning culture in the Sachem girls cross-country and track […]
Native American Guardian’s Association Supports Sachem, Flaming Arrows Names
A group of passionate Native Americans assembled to protect the history of their culture said they support the use of Sachem and Flaming Arrows names used by the Long Island school community. The Native American […]
Sachem’s Brandon O’Neill Throws No-Hitter
Sachem North pitcher Brandon O’Neill is the latest student-athlete from the district to throw a no-hitter. The right-handed pitcher recorded 10 strikeouts in a 7-0 win over William Floyd last week. He also helped himself […]
Sachem Conversation with Sam Cario
At 92 years old, Sam Cario is sharp and still recalls his Sachem career with fond memories. Cario was Sachem’s first wrestling coach and one of the earliest hires for legendary Superintendent Walter C. Dunham. […]
Sachem Alum Kirk Douglas Drops New Solo Album
Sachem alum and musician Kirk Lloyd Douglas dropped his new solo album in November. “New Unknown” is available on several music platforms. Douglas, who was inducted to the Sachem Hall of Honor for his career […]
Sachem Alums, Navy SEAL Veterans Lecture at Alma Mater
As part of the festivities surrounding Sachem Football’s annual “Salute to Service” game, two very accomplished alumni were back at their alma later to offer life lessons at Sachem High School North. Retired U.S. Navy […]
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 […]