Sachem High School East’s Virtual Enterprise firm Dynamic Customs, led by business teacher William Ward, brought their A game to Long Island University for the first trade show of the year. 

During the event, students communicated and networked with peers from over 50 high schools across Long Island. Hundreds of students collaborated in selling products designed by student-led companies. Dynamic Customs had the highest sales in school history topping out at approximately $200,000 over the course of three hours. The executive team, led by Shamus Birbiglia, Andrea Mohabir, Brandon Nguyen, Matthew Scavo and Ryan Zhu, impressed judges with their business plan presentation. 

The Dynamic Custom team looks forward to their next trade show and representing Sachem at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in April!

 

Date Added: 1/17/2025

In honor of their talents and interests, 28 students from Sachem High School East were chosen to attend the New York State Theatre Education Association 28th Annual Student Conference at the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center in Callicoon, New York. NYSTEA is a strong, statewide organization of theater educators that promotes and supports theater education for students in grades pre-K through 12.

This was the second year that Sachem High School East has sent representatives to NYSTEA. One Sachem senior, Kailyn Lamb, was a finalist in the NYSTEA Screenplay Competition. Her original work about pickles was performed on stage at the conference for the first time. It garnered much laughter and support for more pickle stories for the future. Kailyn’s comic timing and superb writing skills were a highlight of the evening.   

This conference creates an opportunity for high school students from all over New York State to come together for a full weekend of learning and peer interaction. The students attend workshops given by colleges, universities and other theater professionals, as well as network with one another and experience performances throughout the conference.

This conference is a highlight of the Student Conference delegates’ high school career. In the over 100 workshop offerings, students will receive expert instruction in technical theater, acting, dance and voice. Meeting and sharing interests with other similarly minded students from every region of the state is paramount in working collaboratively, gaining self-confidence and exploring new areas of learning. This conference is a testament to how theater transforms students’ lives.

 

Date Added: 1/16/2025

Sachem High School East senior Ibrahim Suleman has been named a Scholar in the coveted 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Ibrahim was honored for his project, “Biophotovoltaic System Utilizing Sphagnum Moss and Citrobacter freundii,” and was one of the top 300 students nationwide to receive this honor by the Society for Science, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit. It was reported that this year’s contest drew a record number of submissions, with close to 2,500 entrants from 796 high schools. For the contest, each student submitted independent, original research that was judged by leading experts in their respective fields.

As a Scholar, Ibrahim will receive $2,000, with a matching donation being made to the school, and will now have the chance to advance in the contest. The names of this year’s finalists will be announced later this month, each of whom will compete in March for additional scholarships – the top of which is $250,000. 

Date Added: 1/8/2025

Sachem High School East senior Ibrahim Suleman was named a QuestBridge Scholar, earning him a full, four-year scholarship to Princeton University. After being named a finalist earlier this year, Suleman matched with one of his top choices, Princeton University, making him one of 2,627 finalists to be named a Match Scholarship Recipient.

QuestBridge partners with top colleges across the country to award outstanding high school seniors with academic promise. The Match Scholarship covers the full cost of attendance including tuition, housing and food, books and supplies, and travel expenses.

Suleman is a High School East science research student and senior class president. At Princeton University, he plans to major in English while pursuing a career in medicine. Additionally, he plans to continue his scientific research on green infrastructure.

Date Added: 12/17/2024

Thirty-three students from marketing, career and financial management, virtual enterprise, introduction to college and culinary classes at High School East visited the Baker’s Workshop in Riverhead. Upon arrival, students entered a brand-new lecture hall built for SUNY Suffolk’s new, and always improving Culinary Art and Hospitality program.

After a walkthrough of the Suffolk application process and culinary program by Chef Jillian Sog, students took to the kitchen to create their own pizza. After eating this delicious snack, the group toured the facility's kitchen and had the opportunity to spend time in the community café. All baked goods are prepared by Suffolk students under the watchful eye of experts in the field of culinary arts, and professors with Suffolk Community College.

Date Added: 12/12/2024