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Local Pride: William Floyd High Girls' Lacrosse Heads to Playoffs Again
The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity lacrosse team has qualified for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year under head coach Nicole Alesi. They finished the regular season with a 12-2 record in Division I, earning the No. 4 seed in the Section XI Division I playoff bracket. They will host the No. 5 seed, Connetquot, at the Lincoln Avenue Sports Complex next Tuesday.
Stony Brook University appoints Kevin H. Gardner as Vice President for Research
Stony Brook University announced today that Kevin H. Gardner, PhD, former Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation at the University of Louisville, has been appointed Vice President for Research. Dr. Gardner will report to university President Maurie McInnis and is expected to join Stony Brook on August 1, 2024.
Riverhead Schools Shine Again with National Music Education Award
The Riverhead Central School District has been awarded the Best Communities for Music Education designation by The NAMM Foundation for the second year in a row. This national award, given for 25 years, recognizes districts committed to comprehensive music education for all students.
Catch 'Footloose: Youth Edition' at William Floyd Middle School This Weekend
\'Footloose: Youth Edition\' will be performed at William Floyd Middle School on May 10 and 11, 2024. This production is a collaboration between OCEAN Arts, the Community Library Friends of the Arts, and the William Floyd School District, featuring middle school students. The premiere is on Friday at 7 pm, with two more shows on Saturday at 1 pm and 7 pm.
Local High School Students Explore Historic Vanderbilt Mansion for Career Skills
Students from William Floyd High School's Carpentry Academy and Architecture classes recently visited the Vanderbilt Museum and Mansion. This visit was part of their Career and Technical Education program, focusing on historical architecture and carpentry skills.
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