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Former Whitman Student Hired As General Manager For San Diego Padres

August 27, 2014 8:46 am 1 Comment

Crediting his days at Walt Whitman for giving him a well-rounded view and acceptance of diversity, A.J. Preller has just reached professional baseball’s business pinnacle. Preller was just hired as the general manager of the San Diego Padres.

NBA Player Headlines Wildcat Sports Camp

July 27, 2014 9:28 am Comments Off

Newly retired NBA player Raja Bell stopped into the Wildcat Sports Camp today to speak with the campers and run them through a NBA worthy workout.

Huntington School Board and Administration Message on Adam Spector’s Passing

June 26, 2014 1:03 pm Comments Off

A Message from the Huntington School Board and Administration . . .

It is with heavy hearts that the Huntington Board of Education and administration mourn the passing of our friend and colleague, Adam Spector. Adam was a trustee, an active community member and a parent who advocated for all. He passionately devoted his time […]

South Huntington School District – Election Results

May 20, 2014 10:16 pm Comments Off

The election results for the South Huntington School District is as follows:
The budget has passed 1265 – 393
Proposition 2 – Capital Reserve Funds passed 1336 – 272
The following trustees have been elected: Lisa Brieff and Jim Kaden
Number of votes for trustees:
Lisa Brieff – 1245
Jim Kaden – 1145

Parent University at Whitman High School

May 4, 2014 9:22 am Comments Off

Parent University was held at Whitman High School is the South Huntington Schools District on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Suffolk Deputy Police Commissioner Risco Mention-Lewis was the keynote speaker.
The Parent University is an event where parents come to learn the very latest in a vast array of current topics. There are workshops led by area professionals […]

South Huntington Student Honored For Achieving Rank of Eagle Scout

April 26, 2014 5:13 pm Comments Off

Ken Burton Jr. of Troop 406 from South Huntington was honored for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. The ceremony took place at the South Huntington Library.
Photo top: Ken is joined by his proud family.
Photo bottom: Ken is joined by Ms. Kathleen Ackerman, Principal of Walt Whitman High School, Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, and Rob Conte who […]

South Huntington Jr. Prom – Making Something Special For Everyone

April 5, 2014 10:31 am Comments Off

It’s prom season, and as young men and ladies find just the right outfit to wear to dress up the outside, for a group of Walt Whitman juniors, it was what was on on the inside that counted most.

Whitman’s Got Talent. . . And Plenty Of It!

March 27, 2014 7:29 pm Comments Off

This annual tradition continues, and the wealth of talent still boggles the mind.

Hispanic Youth Task Force Meets With Assemblyman Lupinacci

March 18, 2014 10:14 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci was recently visited by members of Walt Whitman High School’s Hispanic Youth Task Force in his district office. Lupinacci discussed several pieces of legislation with the students designed to better their community, and also helped prepare them for a mock legislative session held in the New York State Assembly chambers.
“It was a […]

South Huntington’s Best Honored

February 20, 2014 6:19 am Comments Off

The South Huntington Board of Education, the district’s administrators, and the South Huntington learning community were out in full force on February 12th, to give well-deserved recognition and praise to their top teachers during this annual celebration.