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Dr. Ralph Ferrie, superintendent of the Sewanhaka Central High School District, spoke to local residents on March 27 about the district’s newly approved 2012-13 budget of $167.03 million — a 2.94 percent increase over its current budget, $163.97 million.

Sewanhaka district adopts 2012-13 budget

The Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education voted unanimously on March 27 to approve the district’s 2012-13 of $167.03 million — a 2.94 percent increase over its current budget, $163.97 million. more

By Jackie Nash | 4/10/12

Olivia Iannuzzi, as Fantine, sang, “I Dreamed a Dream” in Sewanhaka High School's performance of "Les Miserables."

Sewanhaka's theater students shine

Sewanhaka High School’s theater students performed “Les Miserables” — a story centered on France’s 1832 June Rebellion — March 30-31. more

By Jackie Nash | 4/10/12

Ummul Baneen Mohamedali, 17, is an 11th-grader at Sewanhaka High School.

Nobody likes a bully

The Oxford Dictionary defines bullying as “the use of a superior strength or influence to intimidate someone.” When thinking of a bully, automatically one paints a picture of a hefty boy with spiky hair, holding a smaller kid against a locker. On television, the cafeteria in a high school rings while a bully is heard saying, “Give me your lunch money,” or, “Buy me lunch!” more

By Ummul Baneen Mohamedali | 3/28/12

A Valentine’s Day story that couldn’t be sweeter

Paul Sapienza took over Sapienza Bake Shop, on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, from his parents, Andrew and Angelina Sapienza, in May 1973. He’d just finished an undergraduate program in accounting, and decided he wanted to give retail management a try. It was lucky for him, because had he not been behind the store’s counter on one fateful day in 1975, he might have missed re-connecting with the love of his life, Roseanne, his wife of 37 years. more

By Jackie Nash | 2/14/12

Elmont, Sewanhaka students participate in holiday play

Covert Avenue School students were treated on Dec. 6 to a holiday production of “Naughty and Nice,” a play written and directed by Sewanhaka High School Student Council representatives Katrina Simon, Rory O’Reilly, Jayralin Herrera and Christopher Rothwell. more

By Jackie Nash, jnash@liherald.com | 12/17/11

Sewanhaka High School band and majorette members performed at the 2011 Newsday Marching Band Festival, held at Hofstra University in October.

Locals perform at annual Marching Band Festival

Local high school marching bands performed at the 2011 Newsday Marching Band Festival, a three-day event held at Hofstra University in October. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/22/11

Art students at Sewanhaka High School, pictured here, recently began receiving higher-tech lessons, thanks to a recent technology grant for which two staff members applied.

High-tech art lessons at Sewanhaka funded through grant

Sewanhaka High School art students recently began receiving higher-tech lessons, thanks to a recent technology grant awarded to the school — one of only 10 in the nation to receive the award. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/4/11

The Clara H. Carlson Elementary School Auditorium, picture here, was dedicated to the late Lucinda M. Zorlenzan, a former sixth-grade teacher, on Oct. 11.

Clara H. Carlson auditorium dedicated to beloved educator

The Clara H. Carlson Elementary School Auditorium was dedicated to the late Lucinda M. Zorlenzan, a former sixth-grade teacher and longtime Elmont resident, at the Elmont Board of Education meeting on Oct. 11. A plaque with Zorlenzan’s picture and a quote from her favorite song, “Wind Beneath My Wings,” will soon be a permanent fixture in the auditorium to inspire for students. more

By Jackie Nash | 10/25/11

American Family Restaurant, located on New Hyde Park in Franklin Square, will be celebrating its one-year anniversary of opening on Oct. 1.

Celebrating a year in Franklin Square

With a red, white and blue décor, American Family Restaurant is a patriotic Franklin Square staple. In addition to its design, the restaurant stays true to its American theme by offering a variety of appetizers and courses that are traditional to the United States. more

By Kat Teurfs | 9/27/11

Briarcliffe College presented a scholarship to Bianca Iaquinta for softball, Iona College presented a scholarship to John Daddino for baseball, Briarcliffe College offered Ronnie Licciardi a scholarship for baseball, and Fairleigh Dickinson University presented Jesse Montalto with a scholarship for baseball.

Local students clean up scholarship competitions

Sewanhaka Memorial High School graduate Victoria Casso, of Elmont, was recently selected to receive The Race For Education’s Olivia M. Saylor Scholarship, formerly known as the Fleet Indian Scholarship. more

By Jackie Nash | 6/28/11

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