Sewanhaka High School students in Mrs. Diane Ventura’s and Ms. Danielle Smith’s seventh grade classes participated in the Hance Family Foundation Emma’s Mile on May 18.

Fifty students met at Sewanhaka before the race in their “Sewanhaka Family” T-shirts. The students had a wonderful time running, walking and just being together. They even had some winners: ninth grader Raymond Burgos (ninth place), seventh grader Raymar Duncan (first place), sophomore Faiq Faisal (second place) and eighth grader Sam Hodiwalla (10th place) in the 5K. The group had an amazing day celebrating the lives of Emma, Ally and Katie Hance.

 

Photo courtesy of the Sewanhaka Central High School District

 

The Bellport High School wrestling team, high school athletes, coaches and staff gathered on May 22 to complete a memorial workout to benefit the Wounded Warriors project in remembrance of local fallen hero Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy.

The memorial workout consisted of a two-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, and 300 squats. More than $650 was raised with generous contributions from the high school staff and the South Country Central School District community.

Born in 1976 in Suffolk County, Lt. Murphy was a U.S. Navy SEAL officer and the first Navy recipient since the Vietnam War to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the War in Afghanistan in 2005. He also received posthumous awards including the Silver Star Medal, later upgraded to the Medal of Honor, and a Purple Heart.   

Memorial workout organizer Joseph Scioli said the event drew a great group of staff and students. The top five finishers completed the workout in under 35 minutes, which are elite athlete times.

 

Photo caption: The Bellport High School wrestling team, high school athletes, coaches and staff gathered on May 22 to complete a memorial workout to benefit the Wounded Warriors project in remembrance of local fallen hero Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy.

 

Photo courtesy of the South Country Central School District

Covert Avenue School students raised $10,500 for the American Heart Association through participation in the Kids Heart Challenge.

Led by physical education teacher Tim Smith, students in kindergarten through sixth grade learned about their hearts while helping others and raising money. According to the American Heart Association’s website, the Kids Heart Challenge prepares children for success through physical and emotional well-being.

Some of the school’s top fundraisers included fifth grader Tivanie Singhroy ($2,600), third grader Alyssa Gillen ($755), sixth grader Anthony Caliendo ($455), second grader Olivia Ally ($320) and kindergartners Jameson Briant and Luciana Silvagnoli ($110). Covert Avenue students led by Mr. Smith have raised more than $50,000 for the American Heart Association in just over seven years.

 

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1. Covert Avenue School fifth grader Tivanie Singhroy raised $2,600 during the school’s Kids Heart Challenge.
2. Covert Avenue School third grader Alyssa Gillen was one of the school’s top fundraisers.
3. Covert Avenue School sixth grader Anthony Caliendo raised more than $450 for the American Heart Association.

 

Photos courtesy of the Elmont School District  

The Harborfields High School varsity softball team hosted a childhood cancer awareness game on May 2 against Hauppauge High School. The team not only honored fighters and the survivors but also raised nearly $500 through a bake sale, T-shirt sale and donations from game attendees.

Before the game players all donned golden shirts with “No One Fights Alone” written across the back. Additionally, team members showed their support for Harborfields sophomore Gabby Cava by standing together and raising signs that read “Team Gabby.”

Hauppauge also joined in supporting the game’s cause by wearing gold ribbon color for childhood cancer.

“This cause is very close to our community’s heart,” said John Valente, director of health, physical education and athletics. “We’re so proud of our student-athletes for rallying together to raise awareness and show support for those affected by this disease.”

 

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1. The Harborfields High School varsity softball team hosted a childhood cancer awareness game on May 2.
2. Harborfields softball players donned gold shirts with “No One Fights Alone” written across the back during the childhood cancer awareness game held on May 2.

 

Photos courtesy of the Harborfields Central District

Glen Cove High School’s varsity and junior varsity boys lacrosse teams are wearing gray socks in the month of May in support of brain cancer awareness. The teams are donating money to support Madison Milio, the 5-year-old daughter of New Hyde Park coach Mike Milio. Madison has recently been diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. The Big Red and all of Nassau County lacrosse are teaming up to help Madison in her fight. 

 

Photo courtesy of the Glen Cove City School District