Connetquot High School honored nine graduating seniors who have committed to serving in the United States military during a special recognition ceremony held on June 20.

The district celebrated Ayden Brandl (US Coast Guard), Nicholas Bruer (US Navy), Santiago Chavez Velez (US Marines), Caden McLaughlin (US Coast Guard), Justin Materazo (US Air Force ROTC), Lorenzo Marasciullo (US Navy), Molly Murphy (US Navy), Laura Sanchez (US Air National Guard) and Matthew Weaver (US Navy). In recognizing each honoree, Connetquot High School Principal Michael Moran expressed his gratitude and pride in these students for choosing a path of service and sacrifice.

The ceremony highlighted their commitment and the strong values they will carry forward as they embark on this honorable journey.

(Not pictured: Santiago Chavez Velez)

Date Added: 6/20/2025

Students in Mr. Bachisin’s advanced programming class at Connetquot High School participated in a Spring Gaming Expo, a simulated event where students took on the roles of recent college graduates hired by the fictional gaming industry leader, Bachisin Gaming Industry or BGI.

Acting as industry professionals, students presented the latest video games they created, offering a preview of their projects ahead of their official “market release.” Their inaugural assignment tasked them with designing and developing a game promoting computer science to middle school students.

Each student was involved in the entire development process, from conceptualizing ideas and collaborating in brainstorming sessions to implementing their concepts into functional game models. Throughout this project, students not only honed their coding skills but also cultivated essential professional abilities such as time management, teamwork and project reporting. They conducted independent research, completed voluntary assignments and iterated on their designs to bridge the gap between concept and reality within strict deadlines.

The Spring Gaming Expo served as a culminating celebration of their hard work and creativity, giving students a chance to showcase their final products, exchange feedback and experience the excitement of bringing their ideas to life!

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Date Added: 6/17/2025

Connetquot High School proudly celebrates the accomplishments of the 15 graduating seniors who have successfully completed the rigorous Business Academy program as part of the Class of 2025. These students have demonstrated a strong commitment to their future careers by completing all coursework requirements, including Virtual Enterprise, Microsoft Office, Personal Financial Literacy, and at least one additional business elective. In addition, each student passed a culminating exam, a testament to their knowledge, skills, and dedication.

Graduation from the Business Academy is more than just a milestone—it is a significant credential. Each student earns a New York State Career and Technical Education (CTE) Endorsement, signaling their readiness to pursue further studies or enter the workforce with a solid foundation in business education. Connetquot High School congratulates the following students for their achievement: 

Brandon Bartick
Jesse Bartick
Julia Coffill
Nicholas Daniels
Cody Fiore
Michael Fiorentine
Angelina Guadagno
Gregory Inserillo
Alek Itskovich
Akshat Kamboj
Ashley Nunez
Brennan O’Connor
Aaron Pace
Fernando Padilla
John Tax

The entire school community applauds their hard work and wishes them continued success in all their future endeavors.

Date Added: 6/16/2025

Connetquot High School student Zayr Habeeb has been recognized by the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium for his outstanding independent research project: the creation of an innovative medical chatbot designed to support patients with medical inquiries.

Developed using the Python coding language, Zayr’s chatbot allows users to ask questions such as, “What are the side effects of my medication?” A more advanced version of the program enables users to upload a medical history PDF and receive context-based answers. Zayr is currently developing a beta version capable of analyzing X-ray images.

The idea for the chatbot emerged from Zayr’s participation in the Carter Lab mentorship program, where his knowledge of coding sparked the idea for the creation of the chatbot. Zayr also took AP Computer Science Principles at Connetquot High School and a college-level course through Adelphi University to further his expertise in coding.

I am so proud of Zayr and all of our students who share a passion for technology—whether it’s programming, infrastructure or anything in between,” Director of Instructional Technology Elizabeth Weis said. “Zayr will be one of six students participating in this summer’s IT internship with our Connetquot IT team. This opportunity will provide him and his peers with valuable, real-world technical knowledge and hands-on experience in an educational setting. We’re excited to help nurture the next generation of tech leaders right here in our district.

Director of Science, FACS and Technology Education Stephanie Burns added, “Zayr's desire to develop a chatbot that would help fellow people in navigating the future of health infrastructure lends a human touch to what often seems to be the inhuman interaction with technologies that people currently experience.

Date Added: 6/11/2025

Connetquot High School turned back the clock on June 5 with its first-ever Senior Field Day, giving the Class of 2025 a chance to relive their elementary school glory days with a twist.

Seniors were grouped into seven spirited teams based on the elementary school they attended, with each team wearing a different color to represent their school roots.

The friendly rivalry played out across the high school’s football field in classic games like sack races, egg-and-spoon relays, three-legged races, wheelbarrow races and tug-of-war. The field buzzed with excitement as students cheered for their teams to win each relay.

It was a day full of school spirit, nostalgia and celebration as the seniors came together one last time before graduation.

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Date Added: 6/9/2025