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January 25, 2012 Blue Devils Watch Alum Play at SBU
The Blue Devil girls' basketball team traveled to Stony Brook University to watch Huntington High School alum Julie Forster, who is a big-time college basketball player at the University at Albany. Forster has produced a string of good games and is respected by opponents far and wide...full story>>
January 24, 2012 Courtney O'Bryan's Life Celebrated
If there was ever any doubt about how just much Huntington High School loves Courtney O'Bryan it was erased during a special night that paid tribute to the spunky teenager who was killed December 2 after the car she was riding in hit an icy patch of roadway and flipped over in rural Pennsylvania while on a fundraising trip for pediatric cancer research...full story>>
January 13, 2012 Badalamenti Dives into Life at Sacred Heart College
Cristina Badalamenti always takes advantage of whatever opportunities come her way. The teenager is doing just that at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut where she recently completed her first semester of studies. Between classes, activities and friends, the Huntington High School Class of 2011 member keeps herself very busy...full story>>
January 6, 2012 Huntington Alum a Project Coordinator
Liz Rave is quite a young lady. The Huntington High School Class of 2006 member gives whatever she happens to be doing her all. After earning a BA degree at Hamilton College in 2010, she jumped into the business world and is currently working as a project coordinator at Adspace Networks in Manhattan...full story>>
January 4, 2012 Huntington's 2007 Salutatorian Pursues Ph.D. at Stanford
Hannah Payne was home for the holidays last week and she crossed paths with one of her former teachers, who quickly spotted the scholar. Huntington High School's Class of 2007 salutatorian still cuts a recognizable figure around town...full story>>
December 20, 2011 Fante Has Amazing Semester at Penn
Did anyone have even the slightest bit of doubt that Carolyn Fante would find success at the University of Pennsylvania? Huntington High School's Class of 2011 valedictorian has seamlessly blended into a campus filled with high-performing students from all over the world...full story>>
December 6, 2011 All-American Zach Howell Takes Up Banking
Zach Howell was one of the most electrifying Huntington High School athletes ever. He thrilled crowds, exuded pure class and earned a permanent place in the hearts of Blue Devil fans...full story>>
December 5, 2011 Class of 2011's Courtney O'Bryan Dies in Accident
When news reached her hometown early Saturday morning that Huntington High School Class of 2011 member Courtney O'Bryan had been killed in a car accident, a sense of grief engulfed former classmates, teachers, athletes and coaches...full story>>
December 2, 2011 Blue Devil Duo Starring at Cortland
If Nigel McNeil and Louis Puca keep wrestling like this the duo will be All-Americans sooner rather than later. Both Huntington High School alums are off to strong starts on the SUNY Cortland wrestling team...full story>>
November 29, 2011 Matt Curley Gets Untracked at Loyola
As Matt Curley settles into life on the Loyola University of Maryland campus, his friends and admirers back in his hometown are observing from a distance with pride. The Huntington High School Class of 2011 member couldn't have been held in higher regard by his teachers and classmates...full story>>
November 22, 2011 New Orleans Suits Diana Frank Just Fine
She's only been living in New Orleans for about three months, but Diana Frank already considers the city her home-away-from-home. A member of Huntington High School's Class of 2011, the teenager is a freshman at Tulane University in the charming southern city...full story>>
November 17, 2011 Nick D'Esposito is Upbeat at Bucknell
Nick D'Esposito is never at a loss for things to do at Bucknell University. The Huntington High School Class of 2009 member is a college junior and he's been keeping busy with challenging academic classes, a campus job and interesting personal pursuits...full story>>
November 16, 2011 Alum Kara Grossman Studying in Prague
Kara Grossman has an adventurous spirit and she's not afraid to change her mind either. The Huntington High School Class of 2009 member is a junior at Tulane University. She's currently spending the fall semester in Prague at Charles University in the Czech Republic...full story>>
November 14, 2011 Huntington Alum Wins Medical Jeopardy Contest
Jeopardy is a fun game, especially if you are watching from home and aren't the one under pressure to come up with the correct question. Jason Wieland is one smart guy and that's a good thing since he was on the spot in the statewide Medical Jeopardy contest...full story>>
November 9, 2011 A Happy College Freshman
Sarah Casey doesn't let much get her down. She's a happy-go-lucky kind of teenager, even today on the bustling urban campus of Pace University where she's busier than ever. All things considered, the Huntington High School Class of 2011 member feels she's in a good place...full story>>
November 1, 2011 Texas Suits Alum Marco Lagone Just Fine
Through thick-and-thin, Marco Lagone always manages to have a good day. He's kept busy since graduating with Huntington High School's Class of 2009 and is now a junior at the University of Texas at Austin. His days and nights are busy and soon he'll be traveling to Europe for further studies...full story>>
October 31, 2011 Huntington Alum Sarah Conte's Remarkable Energy
Where does Sarah Conte get her energy? If it could be bottled and sold, she'd be rich. A member of Huntington High School's Class of 2009, she's a junior at Manhattan College in Riverdale and plays a role in a variety of campus activities...full story>>
October 26, 2011 Huntington Alum Leah Teplin Embraces Film Life
Leah Teplin is following her heart, pursuing a life in film and learning all she can about every aspect of motion picture art. She has been keeping busy professionally, wrapping up a short film just hours before a recent interview with her alma mater...full story>>
October 14, 2011 Alum Scores Ethan Allen Commercial
Only a few months removed from Huntington High School, Class of 2011 member Marlon Nigro scored the music for an Ethan Allen commercial. The teenager is currently studying at Nassau Community College...full story>>
October 13, 2011 Huntington Alum's Environmental Video on TV
Amelia Eisen is the latest Huntington High School alum to land on television. The Class of 2011 member will appear on Pix 11's Eco Company on Sunday, October 23 at noon in a video written and created by the teenager...full story>>
October 12, 2011 Huntington Grad Laura Ellman Still Has it Together
Laura Ellman always struck Huntington High School teachers as a teenager who had it "all together." Today she's an elementary school teacher in New York City and folks still feel the same way about her...full story>>
October 7, 2011 On the Trail of the Class of 2002 Valedictorian
Tracking Dan Ellman down is no easy feat. He sure does get around. Huntington High School's Class of 2002 valedictorian has enjoyed quite a ride since that warm June afternoon when he told classmates that friendships were at the center of his memories of the previous four years...full story>>
October 6, 2011 College is Incredible for Shayne Larkin
Shayne Larkin isn't embarrassed to admit she misses her home. But, that doesn't mean she's not having the time of her life at the University of Delaware, where the Huntington High School Class of 2011 member is in her freshman year...full story>>
October 5, 2011 Dillon Blatt's Where He Always Wanted to Be
Dillon Blatt loves taking on a challenge. He's not afraid to roll up his sleeves and can often be found smack in the middle of where all the action is. He's a Huntington High School graduate that's always on the move, literally and figuratively...full story>>
October 4, 2011 Danni Cerezo's Glass is Always Full
The glass is always full for Danielle Cerezo, who is well-known for her upbeat personality and sunny disposition. Her mere presence in a classroom brightened more than a few days for her Huntington High School classmates and teachers...full story>>
September 26, 2011 Ally Kiley is the Harvard Kid
Alexandra Kiley sure does get around. At this time last year she was walking the halls of Huntington High School, serving as the school's student council president, earning typically stellar grades, memorizing her lines for the fall drama club production and playing a part in most social and charitable events...full story>>
September 21, 2011 Louis Contino Loves Boston, Adapts to College
Louis Contino is off to a strong start at Emerson College, digging into his classes, joining one of the campus teams and working in the art and music department...full story>>
September 20, 2011 Ryan Mulligan Embraces Life at Kings Point
Ryan Mulligan was perfectly clear on what he was getting into when he was appointed to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The Huntington High School Class of 2011 member was well-prepared for his entry into military life and is doing well on the Kings Point campus...full story>>
September 20, 2011 Catching up with Donald Lurye, MD
Donald Lurye has done quite well for himself. The Huntington High School Class of 1971 salutatorian is the chief executive officer of the Elmhurst Clinic, a multi-specialty group of 85 medical providers near Chicago, Illinois...full story>>
September 19, 2011 Class of 2006 Member Patrick McCourt Passes Away
The Huntington community suffered a jolt Saturday when it learned that 22-year old Patrick McCourt, a member of Huntington High School's Class of 2006 was killed at 5:30 a.m. after being struck by two cars while walking on Veterans Memorial Highway in Holbrook...full story>>
September 19, 2011 Nick Shivers Settles into Boston College
Like many members of Huntington High School's Class of 2011, Nick Shivers recently shipped out of town and is now tucked safely away on a college campus, as the next phase of his life comes into focus. He's only been at Boston College a short time but said he's already "having a blast."...full story>>
September 16, 2011 Alum a College Art Professor
Kerry Roeder was awarded a Ph.D. in art history last spring by the University of Delaware. This fall, she'll be teaching a 19th century American art course at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia...full story>>
September 15, 2011 40th Reunion Set for Huntington's Class of 1971
Some of them haven't stepped foot on the grounds of their alma since the day they graduated 40 years ago, but members of Huntington High School's Class of 1971 will be back in town later this month for a festive reunion...full story>>
September 15, 2011 Natalie Hartmann Finds Joy at Wake Forest
It's always a sunny day for Natalie Hartmann. She finds joy in simple things and remains happy with her decision to attend Wake Forest University, where she's holding down a double major in Spanish and education...full story>>
September 13, 2011 Huntington Grad a Wall Street Lawyer
Christina Essopos is a Huntington High School graduate that has made all of her former teachers proud. She's practicing law as an associate with the Wall Street firm of Jaffe & Koumourdas, LLP and impressing a whole new set of folks who can't help but admire her sharp intellect, sweet nature and sensational sense of humor...full story>>
September 9, 2011 Huntington Remembers Alumni Lost on 9/11
Anyone who lived through the shocking events of September 11, 2001 will always remember the senseless destruction of life and property and the extraordinary heroism and courage shown at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and on United Airlines Flight 93 that tumbled from the sky and crashed in an open field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania...full story>>
September 8, 2011 Jana Piccola 5K Walk-Run on Saturday Sept. 24
Jana Piccola was one of those special people in the world that can never be forgotten by the teachers, classmates, friends and family who came to know her so well and loved her even more. That sweet laugh and sparkling smile are simply unforgettable...full story>>
September 6, 2011 Huntington Alum Runs 5K Race at Yankee Stadium
Sean Pawelec is indefatigable when it comes to raising awareness of pediatric cancer and funds to fight a disease that strikes far too many children. A member of Huntington High School's Class of 2003, Mr. Pawelec co-founded the 4Love Project with his then girlfriend, Jana Lee Piccola...full story>>
August 22, 2011 Remembering Huntington's Fearsome Foursome
A few years after the new Huntington High School building opened on the corner of Oakwood and McKay Roads, a unique group of students began studying there. It wasn't long before the four friends were dubbed the "Fearsome Foursome" by the upperclassmen that played with them on the school's "honor teams" for girls...full story>>
Reunion News
Catching Up With . . .
- Catching up with Nicole Palmer June '11
- Catching up with David Acton June '11
- Catching up with 2008 Valedictorian Madeleine Jensen April '11
- Catching up with Kristen Kiraly June '10
- Catching up with Meghan Smith January '10
- Catching up with Matt Duffy January '10
- Catching up with David Kaufman December '09
- Catching up with Sarah Smith November '09
- Catching up with Lee Verdecchia November '09
- Catching up with Natalie Hartmann November '09
- Catching up with Joe Brown November '09
- Catching up With Erica Meyer November '09
- Catching up with Laura Dabrowski November '09
- Catching up with Nick D’Esposito October '09
- Catching up with Akeem Muhammad October '09
- Catching up with Nicole Palmer October '09
- Catching up with Matte Scully October '09
- Catching up with Christine Kang October '09
- Catching up with Teddy Calligeros October '09
- Catching up with Greg Lowe October '09
- Catching up with Meghan Sullivan Walsh October '09
- Catching up with Christine Corcoran October '09
- Catching up with Maya Bengston October '09
- Catching up with Kerry Hicks October '09
- Catching up with Kelsey Kunes October '09
- Catching up with Chris Lau October '09
- Catching up with Venice Lagone October '09
- Catching up with Jim Staab September '09
- Catching up with Alex Lau September '09
- Catching up with Stephen Orelli September '09
- Catching up with Connor Kiesel August '09
- Catching up with Fred Rubin July '09
- Catching up with Jill Beck June '09
- Catching up with Matt Rienzo, Class of 2007 Valedictorian June '09
- Catching up with Hannah Payne June '09
- Catching up with Darryl Taja March'09
- Catching up with Lee Verdecchia March '09
- Catching up with Michael Brown February '09
- Class of 1978 Valedictorian Paul Widerman Returns February '09
- Catching up with Matthew Smith January '09
- Emily Sammis Returns January '09
- Catching up with Dan Bikoff January '09
- Catching up with Jeremy Fehrs January '09
- Catching up with Venice Lagone January '09
- Catching up with Eleanor Courtemanche January '09
- Catching up with Taemi Izumi January '09
- Catching up with Brent Lupia January '09
- Catching up with Naomi Botkin December '08
- Catching up with Julia Weber December '08
- Catching up with Nicole Palmer December '08
- Catching up with Rachel Bikoff December '08
- Catching up with Christina Essopos December '08
- Catching up with Leslie O’Brien November '08
- Catching up with Kailene Abt November '08
- Catching up with Denielle Balsari November '08
- Catching up with Anthony Priolo November '08
- Catching up with Joanna Perini November '08
- Catching up with 2008 Valedictorian Madeleine Jensen October '08
- Catching up with Erin Turner October '08
- Catching up with Samantha D’Iorio October '08
- Catching up with Jennifer Schechter October '08
- Catching up with James Schechter October '08
- Catching up with Morgan Hughes October '08
- Huntington Grad Studying at Royal College of Music October '08
- Catching up with Barry Griefer, Class of 1960 September '08
- Huntington Alum Makes Most of Year in New Zealand August '08
- Catching up with Chris Barry June '08
- Huntington Alum Meets President of African Country June '08
Previous Headlines
- August 18, 2011 Huntington Grad is UCONN Soccer Coach
- August 15, 2011 Huntington's Class of 1986 Parties at Reunion
- August 1, 2011 Julie Forster Sparkles at Albany
- July 28, 2011 Catching up with Kaari Casey
- July 25, 2011 A Hit Play for Two Huntington Alums
- June 15, 2011 Mike Connell, Photographer Extraordinaire
- June 14, 2011 Alum Named All-MAAC First Team in Baseball
- June 8, 2011 Blue Devil Boys' and Girls' Soccer Alumni Games this Saturday
- 'Lucky To Go To School Here' by Connor Kiesel - 2007 HHS Graduate
- June 2, 2011 Huntington Grad in NCCA Lax Finals
- June 1, 2011 Huntington's 2007 Valedictorian is a Harvard Grad
- May 25, 2011 Alum to Lead Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
- May 25, 2011 Alum is on Florida School Board
- May 25, 2011 Blue Devils Girls' Soccer Alumni Game Set
- May 24, 2011 Huntington Alum Earns Ph.D. in Art History
- May 11, 2011 Calling All Blue Devil Girls' Soccer Alums
- May 9, 2011 Alumni Lax Game Reunites Teammates
- May 6, 2011 Huntington Alum Emerges from History
- May 6, 2011 Karly Kocis Named to A-10 All-Rookie Team
- April 29, 2011 Huntington Alum's Widow Writes to Website
- April 28, 2011 Blue Devil Boys' Soccer Alumni Game on June 11
- April 28, 2011 Huntington Original Passes Away
- April 5, 2011 Larkin Grabs Medals in NCAA Division I
- April 4, 2011 Huntington Alum John Howell Passes Away
- March 31, 2011 Forster an NCAA District I Academic All-American
- March 29, 2011 Huntington Grad Stars on Notre Dame
- March 9, 2011 D'Esposito is a Humble and Talented Violinist
- March 3, 2011 Huntington Alum Feted at Hall of Fame Induction
- February 11, 2011 Huntington Alum on All-Academic Team
- February 3, 2011 Blue Devil Great Passes Away at 89
- January 27, 2011 Huntington Lax Alums Drafted by Pros
- January 21, 2011 Huntington Alum Visits Journalism Class
- January 20, 2011 Blue Devil Great Bill Bilzi Passes Away
- January 19, 2011 Huntington Lax Alum Headed to Hall of Fame
- January 12, 2011 A Whirlwind Year for Huntington Alum
- January 7, 2011 Huntington Class of 1957 Alum Passes Away
- January 3, 2011 Huntington Hero Returns Home
- November 23, 2010 Saturday Throwback Night to Benefit Booster Club
- November 12, 2010 Huntington Connection for Hope Through Health Fundraiser
- November 9, 2010 Huntington Grad Elected State Supreme Court Justice
- November 5, 2010 She's Having the Time of Her Life
- October 27, 2010 Rebecca Lader Tackles FIT's Many Challenges
- October 26, 2010 O'Brien Mixes Sports and School at Johns Hopkins
- October 26, 2010 John Lee Serves His Country
- October 21, 2010 Alexandra Kimchy Settles into Cornell
- October 7, 2010 Penn is Perfect for Huntington's 2009 Valedictorian
- September 30, 2010 A Throng for Jana's Run
- September 27, 2010 Christine Corcoran is Loving College
- September 22, 2010 Jana Piccola Walk 4Love this Sunday
- September 17, 2010 Mock is Indispensable at Cornell
- September 15, 2010 Blue Devil Football Reunion this Saturday
- September 15, 2010 Blue Devil Alum is a College Hoops Star
- September 13, 2010 Huntington Remembers Alumni Lost on 9/11
- September 13, 2010 Dever Expected to be College Lax Star
- September 2, 2010 Jana Piccola 5K Walk-Run on Sunday Sept. 26
- September 1, 2010 Alex Lau Heads Back to Georgetown
- August 30, 2010 Casey Scully Emerges as College Lax Star
- August 19, 2010 Huntington Alum Named Hofstra Head Coach
- August 12, 2010 Huntington’s Class of 1975 Reunion this Saturday
- August 5, 2010 No Bad Days for Laura Dabrowski
- July 29, 2010 Bengston a Success at School of Visual Arts
- July 26, 2010 Huntington Grad an All-American at Georgetown
- July 26, 2010 40th Reunion Coming for Huntington’s Class of 1970
- July 22, 2010 Huntington’s Class of 1960 Plans 50th Reunion
- July 12, 2010 A Golf Outing Fit for a Huntington King
- June 16, 2010 Carino’s College Lax Career Wraps-up
- June 8, 2010 Huntington High School Class of 1960 Plans 50th Reunion
- June 2, 2010 Abt Named to All-Big East Lax Team
- June 1, 2010 Howell Reaches Pinnacle of College Lacrosse
- May 28, 2010 Blue Devil Soccer Alumni in Overtime Game
- May 26, 2010 Huntington Alum’s Ride Ends at National Finals
- May 25, 2010 Paar Magnificent for Stony Brook Lax
- May 20, 2010 Beck’s Bat Comes Alive for Iona
- April 15, 2010 Rienzo to Teach at Harvard this Summer
- April 13, 2010 Former Salutatorian Lands Prestigious Scholarship
- April 7, 2010 Alums Create William F. Oliva Scholarship Fund
- April 5, 2010 Blue Devil Lax Alumni Game Set for May 8
- March 26, 2010 Abt Emerges as Elite College Lax Player
- March 24, 2010 Blue Devil Boys’ Soccer Alumni Game on May 22
- March 4, 2010 Larkin Makes Waves at Marist College
- February 24, 2010 Huntington Alum Named ACC Player of the Week
- January 19, 2010 Huntington’s Class of 1975 35th Reunion this Saturday
- December 1, 2009 Huntington Alum Retiring as College Professor
- November 30, 2009 Hope Through Health Finds Friends in Huntington
- November 25, 2009 Hicks Helps College Win East Coast Club Crown
- November 24, 2009 Huntington Alumni News
- November 24, 2009 Forster a Quick Star at Albany
- November 13, 2009 Band Alumni King and Queen Quite a Duo
- October 23, 2009 Band Alumni Impress Crowd and then Celebrate
- October 22, 2009 Blue Devil Players and Coach Return after 51 Years
- October 22, 2009 Alumni Association Memorabilia Auction this Saturday Night
- October 8, 2009 Huntington Alum Scores Four TDs for Cortland
- October 5, 2009 Huntington Grad Named College Lax Coach
- September 25, 2009 Bratton Brothers are Stars at Virginia
- September 21, 2009 Huntington’s Class of 1989 Enjoys 20th Reunion
- September 16, 2009 Jana Piccola Walk 4Love this Saturday
- September 16, 2009 Blue Devil Lax Alums Lift SUNY Plattsburgh
- September 16, 2009 Huntington Class of ’38 Member Passes Away
- September 15, 2009 Huntington Alum Embraces Villanova
- September 11, 2009 Huntington Remembers Alumni Lost on 9/11
- September 8, 2009 Scott Kocis Stars for Georgetown Lacrosse
- September 8, 2009 Huntington Alumni News
- September 1, 2009 Huntington Class of ’79 Celebrates 30-year Reunion
- August 28, 2009 Lost 1968 Class Ring Found and Returned to Owner
- August 28, 2009 Huntington Grad John Cesare Passes Away
- August 24, 2009 Jana Piccola 5K Walk-Run Slated for Sat. Sept. 19
- August 24, 2009 Plans Advance for 50th Reunion of Class of 1959
- August 20, 2009 40th Reunion of Huntington Class of 1969 Set
- August 10, 2009 Catching up with Jack Scott
- July 30, 2009 Erin Coffey’s Quinnipiac Lax Career is Complete
- July 22, 2009 Huntington Pianist Plays at Stony Brook Recital
- July 22, 2009 Huntington’s Class of 1959 Plans 50th Reunion
- July 20, 2009 Blue Devil Band Plans 75th Anniversary Alumni Reunion
- 7.2.09 Niko Rechul Graduates; Hires Football Agent
- 6.24.09 Huntington Alum Named Union College Soccer Captain
- 6.22.09 Popular Huntington Grad Dan Guido Mourned
- 6.11.09 Huntington Alum a College All-American
- 6.2.09 Alumni Association Planning Live Auction this Fall
- 6.1.09 Cat Ruggiero at Top of NCAA Lax
- 5.21.09 Tasman Wraps-up Columbia Degree and Career
- 5.20.09 Casey Scully Enjoys Fantastic Freshman Season
- 4.1.09 Former Huntington Class Prez on Fast Track at GWU
- 3.30.09 Class of 1995 Alum Karla Arias is Killed in Crash
- 3.3.09 Huntington Alum at the Alamo Bowl
- 2.26.09 Historic Match Opponents Meet Again
- 2.23.09 Scully Scores Two Goals in College Debut
- 2.10.09 Huntington Grad Experiences Change of Plans
- 1.14.09 Extraordinary Grad to Speak to Students in Triumphant Return
- 1.13.09 Brattons Splendid as Freshmen