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Vikings come home – rout LV Falcons 47-7
By Daniel Harding
It was yet another successful Homecoming for the Seaford Vikings. The festivities began Friday night at the pep rally that celebrated all of Seaford’s fall athletes. Immediately following was the traditional bonfire that illuminated the Seaford skyline and got everyone “fired up” for Homecoming.
The following morning the annual Homecoming Parade stepped off under blue skies with Seaford students, young and old, floats, faculty and the Seaford High School Marching Band.
The crowd was very enthusiastic and you could tell they were ready for the big football game against Locust Valley. Kickoff was at 2 p.m. at Viking field and the bleachers were filled by 1:30 p.m. The football team has been practicing hard since late August and it showed in their playing. R.J. Bonnano, Ryan Buckley and Gerald Trovato each recorded two touchdowns. The score was 33-0 at the half and from there the crowd’s attention was drawn to the 50-yard line where the band stepped on the field.
The band has had some sudden changes in directorship, and some were skeptical about how they would perform. The band, however, never disappoints and performed a crisp and crowd-pleasing show. Then the Homecoming King and Queen were announced. This year’s honors went to Anthony Chieco and Bernice Man. Congratulations for receiving this honor! It was at this time that the floats were presented.
All the floats were excellent; however, it was the Junior Class that took home the gold.
During the second half of the football game, the Vikings continued to punish the Locust Valley Falcons, raising the final score to 47-7. The only thing more impressive than Seaford’s offense was the defense that only allowed one touchdown by the Falcons. It was evident to all the fans in attendance that Seaford has never been stronger.
Come out and support the Vikings on Friday, October 6, at 7:30 p.m. on Viking Field against East Rockaway. It will be the first-ever Friday Night Lights.
THE JUNIOR FLOAT was named best in the parade. BOCES photo
Sun shines on SHS Homecoming
Mix a beautiful day with school and community spirit and the results are—Seaford’s Homecoming!
With hundreds of marchers and hundreds of onlookers lining the route, Seaford High School’s Homecoming kicked off Saturday with a gala parade, followed by a 47-7 victory for Seaford over opponents Locust Valley on the football field.
From dignitaries such as Congressman Peter King, Town of Hempstead officials Kate Murray and Angie Cullin and Seaford’s own Board of Education, administrators and teachers, to scores of Seaford families pushing strollers and tugging pets on leashes, the town came out in full force for the 2006 fall classic. Each of the district’s five schools marched, and the cheerleaders, the “fronts” and the SHS marching band kept the stepping lively.
During halftime festivities, Homecoming King Anthony Chieco and Queen Bernice Man were crowned, and spirit and float winners of the event named.
The Senior Class won the Spirit Week Award for participation in themed days that included Formal Dress Day, Twins Day (two or more students in the same grade dressed alike) and, of course, green and white day.
The Junior Class earned the top prize among the Homecoming floats, decorated to carry out the theme, “Seaford Spans the Globe.”
Manadaly homeowners Barbeque
by Lucy Farinella Corresponding Secretary
The Mandalay Homeowners' Association had its ninth annual BBQ on Friday, September 15, at the Wantagh Park Clubhouse Marina. The night was not only rainy, but it was coming down in buckets; all went on anyway. We managed to stay dry and enjoy a lovely evening with neighbors.
Guest speakers were Nassau County Parks Commissioner Lopez and Wantagh Park Director Mary Schroeder. Legislator Dave Denenberg stopped by to fill us in as well. The topic was Wantagh Park’s plan for renovation and we, the community at large, were asked our preferences.
Ideas discussed were: the revitalization of the Marine Playground area backed up to Bayview Avenue and the concept of a mini golf arena to be located by the pool complex; mini golf seems to be cut and dry as to whether or not it would be a plus for the park, the public, our residents and Nassau County in general.
There are, however, many suggestions as to the revitalization of the nostalgic Marine Playground. Some are in favor of doing just that... revitalizing the Marine Playground. Others would prefer a surface for roller-blading, deck hockey and extreme sports, while others suggested yet a third and fourth vision. If you would like to share your ideas, please e-mail MandalayMan@Verizon.net.
The BBQ meats stayed dry, as chef Doug Fuchs carefully grilled them to perfection under shelter from the rain. Thanks to Sue Feiwel, Lee Errico and Grace Mistretta for their delicious salads and Joe Farinella for his famous sauce and penne.
And our hospitality team of Angela Stanford, Grace Mistretta, Phyllis Ventura and Kristin Fuchs was a tremendous help from setting up, helping serve our decadent desserts, to packing up.
It continues to be a well-attended event and a wonderful chance to mingle with neighbors as we celebrate the end of one season and the beginning of another with new and exciting plans for the future.
Grace Mistretta got the Mandalay Garden ready for the Halloween Holiday. That is the spirit, Grace!
Levittown ELA students excel
The State of New York released the 2006 English Language Arts (E.L.A.) test results last week. The Levittown community can take much pride in the results of Levittown students in grades three, four, five, six, seven, and eight on these tests. Compared to other school districts in Nassau County – one of the highest achieving areas in the state and in the country – Levittown students achieved within one percentage point or above county passing averages in five of the six grade levels tested, with three grade levels (grades five, seven, and eight) exceeding the county average.
Levittown’s neighboring school districts in the southeast quarter of the county also posted impressive passing rates, with Levittown students surpassing the area averages in grades three, five, seven, and eight. These levels of student achievement, along with Regents diploma rates that have for several years exceeded the average for Nassau County, not only provide the Levittown community with pride and stability, but, moreover, ensure a higher quality of life for the students who meet the district’s high standards.
Commenting on Levittown’s 2006 E.L.A. results, Levittown Schools Superintendent Dr. Herman Sirois said, “Student achievement in Nassau County is consistently among the highest in the entire country, and we can all be proud that our students are achieving at the highest standards that our country can offer.”
Dr. Sirois added a cautionary note, saying, “While we should expect our students to continue to meet or exceed Nassau County averages on these tests, we should remember, however, that it’s crowded at the top. About half of the school districts in Nassau County – including Levittown – are within a few percentage points of each other on almost all state and NCLB tests.
“This means that a school district’s rank relative to any other school districts could change from year-to-year based on one or two students getting one or two test questions correct or wrong. This is not bad news, however.
“In fact, it’s great news. The consistent high achievement of our students on these tests enables the Levittown School District to set and maintain standards for student achievement that are at the very top of the nation.”
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