Shoreham-Wading River High School junior Julianna O’Neill was invited to meet with United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm on her recent visit to Brookhaven National Laboratory. Julianna presented the work on microplastics that has been a focus of the SPARK (Student Partnerships for Advanced Research and Knowledge) program at BNL for the last year. The meeting was a highlight for both Julianna as well as SPARK, showcasing the strong relationship SWR Science Research students and Science Research teacher Dana Schaefer have built with BNL, and the high-level research that SPARK students engage in each year in collaboration with their teachers and BNL scientists.

(First photo courtesy of Kevin Coughlin/Brookhaven National Laboratory).

Date Added: 4/16/2024

Congratulations to Shoreham-Wading River High School alumna Katie Dawson, now a member of the SUNY Cortland cheer team. Katie competed as a freshman on the NCA College Nationals mat in Daytona with SUNY Cortland! She took home second in the nation.

Pictured are Brie Carlen, SWR varsity cheer coach, Katie Dawson, Lisa Carlen (SWR varsity cheer assistant coach) and Doug Carlen (SWR volunteer assistant coach). #SWRPROUD

Date Added: 4/16/2024

Global Awareness Club Recognizes World Needs

The Shoreham-Wading River High School Global Awareness Club raised $1293 with their spring flower bulb fundraiser which brings the club's total fundraising for Doctors Without Borders to over $2,000 so far this year! “An impressive feat fueled by baked goods, bulbs and a community dedicated to supporting our students and their global goals,” Advisor Brenna Gilroy said.

Fourteen students also volunteered their time at Shoreham Beach last week on a chilly, breezy morning to remove litter and other debris. The Global Awareness Club is made of determined young people who heaved hundreds of pounds of trash up to the parking lot, despite the severe incline.

“This year's leadership continues to fulfill the club's mission to support and improve both global and local communities,” Ms. Gilroy said. “I am fortunate to work with such good-willed students who are determined to have a positive impact here at home as well as internationally.”

Students in first photo are: Katelyn Roberts (president), Mia Wentz, Ella Hendry, Rebecca Zoraksh (treasurer), Aiden Morrison, Lisa Misawa, Teddy Misawa, Ashley Miltz, Abby Haverty (promotion guru), Emily Martinez, Elizabeth McErlean, Ela Ryan, Anthony Coggiano and Aliana Kurz.

Date Added: 4/15/2024