Numerous Shoreham-Wading River High School students take advantage of the BOCES

Career and Technical Education offerings to enhance their academic knowledge with technical and occupational skills, often through hands-on learning and pathways to specific job fields.

Rising senior Christopher Murray is one such student who used initiative and drive to restore a 1942 Farmall tractor to its full glory!

Christopher, a student in the BOCES Auto Mechanic Program, came across the nonworking tractor on a farm, saved up money and purchased it with plans to restore it. He is known in his family as a young entrepreneur who has been mechanically inclined since a young age, doing small-engine repairs on machinery such as push lawn mowers, weed whackers, power washers, snow blowers and ride-on mowers. He was often presented with items that people no longer wanted, which he then repaired and sold. He has restored several Wheel Horse tractors as well as a 1951 Ford 8N tractor, and most recently drove the Farmall tractor in the Southold Fourth of July parade.

Christopher’s BOCES course continues to inspire him and prepare him for a successful career right out of high school. There, in addition to specialized mechanical qualifications, he is learning soft skills including adaptability, communication, self-reliance and problem-solving.

Date Added: 7/11/2025

Shoreham-Wading River High School’s Class of 2025 was celebrated on June 27.

Salutatorian Kerrin McGuire addressed her peers and thanked teachers, family and others in guiding this success. Valedictorian Eden YiYa Hu performed “Meditation” from the opera “Thaïs” by French composer Jules Massenet on violin before addressing her classmates.

The District applauds the members of the Class of 2025 who will protect our nation after graduation: Connor DiMasi (Air Force ROTC at Ohio University), Anna Minetti (Army ROTC, University of Notre Dame), Angelina Price (United States Naval Academy), Alex Ranier (United States Navy) and Sophia Stadler (Navy ROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute).

Superintendent of Schools Mr. Gerard Poole lauded the students for their achievements in academics, arts and athletics and leaving a legacy for future graduates of the school. He encouraged them to embrace their dreams and wished them well on his hopes for their future.

Principal Mr. Frank Pugliese named each of the Exceptional Academic Seniors before members of the Class of 2025 were each called to the podium to receive their diploma from Board of Education members. He then invited Eden and Kerrin back to the stage for the ceremonial turning of the tassels, resulting in cheers and clapping all around.

Click here to view the Shoreham-Wading River High School’s Class of 2025 was celebrated on June 27 slideshow.

Date Added: 6/30/2025

Before graduating from Shoreham-Wading River High School on June 27, seniors Haylie Abrams and Patrick Shea have one more accolade to take with them as they head off to the University of Colorado and the University of Michigan, respectively, in the fall. They were each honored as nominees for the 23rd annual Butch Dellecave Awards. 

This prestigious award honors the top Suffolk County male and female graduating seniors who excel in athletics, academics and community service. The awards are named for Butch Dellecave, who served as an educator for three decades in the Connetquot School District, was a sports official in Suffolk County for nearly 20 years and founded the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.

Date Added: 6/27/2025

Shoreham-Wading River High School Advanced Science Research seniors Anna Minetti, Julianna O’Neill, Sasha Seletskaya and Katelyn Schaefer took the reins on the recent Science Research Showcase, highlighting the important work they’ve conducted over the four-year program. It was an opportunity to demonstrate the power of taking ownership of their educational journeys to younger students considering taking the exciting and challenging course.

Anna Minetti shared her research on lichens as bioindicators of microplastic pollution on Long Island. Julianna O’Neill ongoing investigation of microplastic contamination in marine snail tissue in Long Island salt marshes was highlighted. Sasha Seletskaya spoke of her chemical characterization of the Northwest Africa 12748 meteorite, comparing it to the Murchison meteorite. Katelyn Schaefer’s work focused on a comparative analysis of pet food plans, examining protein sources, bacterial content and ingredient quality.

The students, who work with Science Research teacher Mrs. Dana Schaefer, shared the process of how they explored and refined their initial inspirations and focus on their specific research topics, clarified their research hypotheses to advancing their research skills while developing greater independence in the scientific process.

The evening also included a poster session in which first, second- and third-year research students presented their year-long work to their parents and other visitors in attendance.

Click here to view the Science Research Showcase Highlights Advances in High School Course slideshow.

Date Added: 6/23/2025