Sachem Notes and Briefs

The following are some brief items readers might want to take note of in Sachem community news.

Former East Valedictorian Makes The President's List

Valerie Zeffiro, the reigning valedictorian at Sachem High School East, was recently placed on the President's list at Sienna College for the Fall 2012 semester. The President's List is a bit more prestigious than the Dean's list, though both are significant accomplishments. To become one of only 215 students placed on the list at Sienna this past semester, Zeffiro had to earn at least a 3.9 GPA. The biology major qualified with a perfect 4.0.

Dean's list recipients from the Sachem community at Sienna college for Fall 2012 include:

• Kristina Clarke, of Lake Grove
• Derek Scharfenberg, of Holbrook

Multiple Colleges Release Dean's List

Other students from Sachem also earned a Dean's List ranking of 3.5 or higher at their respective colleges. These students are:

Quinnipiac University

• Caroline Ciorciari of Ronkonkoma
• Meagan Doherty of Holtsville
• Regina Galluzzo of Lake Ronkonkoma
• Michelle Gearrity of Lake Grove
• Elizabeth Helenek of Lake Grove
• Carly Hoffman of Lake Grove
• Gabrielle Stasiowski of Holbrook
• Michael Turo of Holbrook
• Douglas Wirth of Lake Grove

Sacred Heart University

• April Jauregui of Ronkonkoma
• Jacqueline Morrison of Holbrook

Long Island Falcons 11U Travel Baseball Team Tryouts

The reigning 2012 Heaven Spring Champion Long Island Falcons are back in action in 2013 and hosting open tryouts for anyone who wishes to play for the team. If your young one turns 12 on or before May 1 2012, they can still qualify. See the attached flyer in our photo gallery for details.

Band Night Supports the Sachem North Lacrosse Program

The Sachem North Lacrosse Club is raising funds for the program with their 3rd Annual Band Night at the Parrot Bar & Grill in Bayport on February 22 at 7 p.m.

"Enjoy a night out with family and friends while supporting the Sachem North Lacrosse program and listening to some great music," the announcement reads.

Door charge is $40 per person and includes a hot buffet and open bar. Organizers Linda Gannon and Mary Ciolino are asking for early RSVP for head count purposes by February 15. If you're planning to attend, let Gannon know at lad2laq@hotmail.com or Ciolino at LittleMom5@aol.com. Show your support for the Sachem North Lacrosse program as they head into a new season.