For Shoreham-Wading River High School’s second annual Poetry Under the Stars on May 22, an eager crowd of spectators gathered to hear original poetry from SWRHS students.

English teacher Sara Trenn served a master of ceremonies, welcomed all to the podium and encouraged audience members to share their feedback by way of finger snaps.

The literary event brought together student readers, Director of Humanities Nicole Waldbauer, English teacher Jennifer Nazer, alumni and SWR graduate Gina Mingoia, who read excerpts from her published work “The Dust Settles.”

The event inspired students to speak publicly and to engage in self-expression with original works of art.

Great works by students Maggie Andersen, Bobby Darin, Emmie Ingrassia, Everett McClintock, Isabelle Scherl, and Andrew Wicks for sharing their talents. Ms. Meredith Barron, Mr. Tyler Macdowell and Superintendent of Schools Mr. Gerard Poole, Ms. Pileigh Shahinian, also shared their voices.

Thanks also to Rich Bottenus and the technical crew students for all their work in making it a successful star-filled evening!

Click here to view the SWRHS’s Poetry Under the Stars slideshow.

Date Added: 5/27/2025

The Shoreham-Wading River School District honored the student-athletes of the Class of 2025 who have committed to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level on May 19.

“This special ceremony celebrated our athletes’ dedication, discipline and hard work as they take the next step as NCAA Division I, II, III or junior college student-athletes,” Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Health Eric Bramoff said. “A heartfelt thank you to the Wildcat Athletic Booster Club for providing a stunning backdrop and refreshments, helping to make this moment memorable for students and their families. Congratulations to all our future collegiate athletes – your Wildcat family is proud of you!”

Haylie Abrams, University of Colorado Boulder, women’s lacrosse; Alyssa Bell, Adelphi University, basketball; Jocelynn Besold, Long Island University, cheerleading; Michael Casey, Salve Regina, football; Sean Casey, Cortland, football; Michael Clemente, University of Scranton, lacrosse; Caroline D’Andrea, Adelphi University, cross country/track and field; Emma Donnelly, Oswego State University of New York, softball; Charlotte Erb, Coastal Carolina, women’s lacrosse; Emily Herr, Villanova, swimming; Michael Huebner, University of Buffalo, track and field; Grayce Kitchen, University of Louisville, women’s lacrosse; Katelyn Lahey, Farmingdale State College, softball; Joseph Leo, Mitchell College, baseball; Morgan Lesiewicz, Lehigh University, lacrosse; Salvatore Meli, Salve Regina University, lacrosse; Patrick Morano, Ithaca College, soccer; Charles Pedersen, Wheaton College, fencing; Aidan Reilly, Skidmore, College, baseball; Joei Marie Sciremammano, SUNY Brockport, gymnastics; Cameron Sheedy, Grove City College, baseball; Kyle Stella, SUNY Oswego, baseball; Ava Weingartner, Mercy University, women’s lacrosse; Cole Wetzel, SUNY Plattsburgh, baseball; Jarrell Winston, Mount Saint Mary’s University, cross country/track and field.

Click here to view the Congratulations! slideshow.

Date Added: 5/23/2025

Eleven Shoreham-Wading River High School students in the WISE program presented their work at a Poster Exhibition and Share Fair at the High School WISE Symposium at the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University.

Natalee Cortina, Ali Dettleff, Lisa Misawa, Summer Murphy, Ella Mc Nally, Julianna O'Neill, Megan Pendzich, Jillian Portuese, Leigha Serio, Isabelle Scherl and Mia Wentz prepared posters summarizing their work with blood typing, kidney dissection and whale sightings via photo identification.

According to teacher Ellen Fraser, they were instructed by Stony Brook graduate students Chelsi Napoli and Bavleen Kaur in Marine Mammal Science and Intro to STEM Applications in Health and Biomedical fields, respectively.

The High School WISE program provides multi-faceted programs designed for high school students who show academic promise or interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It aims to encourage students to pursue STEM by linking them with Stony Brook University graduate and faculty mentors. In addition to those who attended the symposium, Shoreham-Wading River students Jocelyn Kavanaugh, Kerrin McGuire, Jocelyn Nastasi, Olivia Pesso, Giulianna Serratore, Alexandra Seletskaya, Katelyn Roberts also participate in the three-year program that focuses on a different aspect of STEM learning and research each year.

Click here to view the WISE Choices for SWRHS Students slideshow.

Date Added: 5/13/2025