Cheerleaders To Disney World
Friday, 01 March 2013 00:00
For the second time in Seaford High School history the varsity cheerleading squad has qualified to compete for the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) this winter. The competition, considered the most prestigious cheerleading championship in the country, was held at Walt Disney World in Orlando, on Feb. 9.
The squad qualified for the national tournament after competing in the small varsity coed, division II regionals on the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) circuit in Toms River, NJ.
Members of the squad include Captain Kelly Ackerman, grade 12; Michaela Arguello, grade 10; Jamie Bouretis, grade 11; Emily Burdick, grade 11; Captain Erin Burdick, grade 12; Tiffany Casella, grade 8; Kristina D’Amore; grade 12, Stephanie Fischetto, grade 12; Raquel Gamboa, grade 12; Heather Gentil, grade 12; Alexis Guadagno, grade 12; Taylor Higgins, grade 12; Captain Amanda Leonardi, grade 12; Makalya MacSaveny, grade 12; Captain Erin McClinchey, grade 12; Mackenzie Meyer, grade 11; Cindy Neiman, grade 11; Nancy Pecora, grade 12; Austin Quiroz, grade 12; Stephanie Ruttura, grade 11; Kayla Simak, grade 12; Madison Skretch, grade 10; and Vinny Vigna, grade 12.
News
Friday, 24 May 2013 00:00
Memorial Day weekend is always filled with backyard barbecues, family gatherings, block parties and more, but if you are looking for something different to do during the long weekend, look no farther than the East Meadow Farm.
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
As the budget season drew to a close this week, the Levittown Board of Education did everything in its power to make sure that all residents were fully armed with the correct budget information as they headed to the polls.
Dr. James Grossane, superintendent of schools, went through the most recent budget numbers with attendees at the most recent public meeting on May 14, telling the group that the board decided to go with a 2.98 increase for the 2013-14 school year, within the 2 percent tax cap levy. The district is looking for about $131.9 million from taxpayers for the upcoming school year.
Sports
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
On a beautiful Tuesday afternoon, Frank DeNunzio sat in the bleachers and watched as his son Anthony prepared to bat for the MacArthur Generals. He closed his eyes for a second and was transported back in time to 1981, and for a brief moment he remembered that once-in-a-lifetime feeling of being a member of the Generals Nassau County Championship baseball team. Suddenly, the crack of the bat jolted his eyes open and he watched his son successfully rip his third hit of the game.
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
Seaford High School’s Varsity Football Team has a long tradition of success on the playing field, but its service off the gridiron also won praise from the Nassau County High School Football Coaches Association (NCHSFCA) this year. The Conference IV regular season undefeated champions and New York State Scholar Athlete team was awarded the first-ever Community Service Award from the organization during the NCHSFCA Grid Iron Dinner.
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