Former professional NBA player Chris Herren visited Sachem High School East on Nov. 19 to share his story of his struggle with addiction, and to empower students to make healthy choices. Students first watched a video on Herren’s basketball career – from playing in high school, college and the pros, to his ultimate downfall due to drug abuse. Herren then came out for an inspiring presentation where he discussed his recovery and how he now helps others struggling with addiction.

Since 2009, Herren has presented to more than two million students, athletes and community members about substance use prevention and wellness. Sachem East students learned about how addiction impacts families and were encouraged to start conversations around their health.

 

Click here to view the Former Pro Athlete Shares Story of Addiction & Recovery slideshow.

Date Added: 11/20/2024

Sachem’s Model United Nations team held a successful mock conference focused on the right to clean water on Saturday, Nov. 16. The event, which was held at High School East, brought together students from both High School East and High School North for meaningful discussions and diplomatic negotiations on one of the world’s most pressing issues.

Participants represented various nations and debated strategies to address water scarcity, pollution and inequality in water distribution. Students also worked together to draft resolutions aimed at securing clean water for communities around the world, particularly in regions facing the worst water crises.

Mrs. Gearns, Sachem’s Model UN advisor, is very proud of the students who participated in the event and the active role the club’s leadership took in organizing the day, especially Tricia Block, Madyn Gassner, Ryan Medina, John O’Brien and Aarav Sehgal. Additionally, she congratulates Logan Ryan Schomaker for being named best overall delegate.

Sachem’s Model UN is dedicated to fostering leadership, diplomacy and global awareness through simulations of the United Nations. The club encourages critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork as students work together to address global challenges and seek innovative solutions.

Date Added: 11/19/2024

Waverly Elementary School students got outside and kicked off Thanksgiving festivities during the annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 15. Students lined up at the start by grade level, racing through a course with obstacles along the way. Students who raised the most money as part of the Turkey Trot fundraiser won a special prize – the chance to pie Principal Mr. Tougher at the end of the day!

 

Click here to view the Waverly Turkey Trot slideshow.

Date Added: 11/18/2024

Students taking AP Human Geography at Sachem High School East conducted a field study of their high school campus. They analyzed building structures, types of regions, windows, technology, sports areas, images and icons, style of architecture and accessibility to find evidence of adaptation, history, tradition, human interaction and culture in the landscape. Students then completed a multi-level scale of analysis to demonstrate that patterns and processes of geography are all around us. Their observations of Sachem East’s spatial areas helped to show how the school’s local culture has changed over time.

 

Date Added: 11/15/2024

Congratulations to Sachem High School East student Mia LoPiccolo for being recognized as the Jostens Renaissance National Student of the Month for November 2024. This honor is in recognition of Mia’s impact within her school community through the Jostens Renaissance program. Jostens Renaissance is a framework that revolves around the six R’s – what you Respect, Reward, Recognize and Reinforce with Relationships = Results.

Mia was nominated by East Renaissance Coordinator Doreen Schaefer. Ms. Schaefer wrote, “Mia has stood out to be one of the most remarkable individuals I have ever had the privilege to work with. When the Renaissance program was first created here at Sachem East High School, Mia quickly found herself volunteering for numerous leadership positions within the program. She moved smoothly into the position as a Sachem East High School Renaissance Program President as a sophomore and now junior. Mia is a hardworking, enthusiastic, positive, respectful and trustworthy young woman.”

Read more here: https://www.jostensrenaissance.com/mia-lopiccolo

Date Added: 11/14/2024