On Nov. 8-9, Connetquot High School's drama club proudly presented, Almost, Maine.

Almost, Maine takes place over a period of about 17 minutes on a cold, mid-winter Friday night in the fictional locale of Almost, which is...almost a town in northern rural Maine. As the northern lights begin to hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often funny or slightly fantastical ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises can heal, and the hearts can mend— almost. Each character takes their own journey to try to find what they need.

“The cast has worked very hard over the past few weeks to put this production together and bring these characters to life,” Director Mr. Bowie said. “The stories they told were challenging and filled with emotion, but each actor on that stage rose to the occasion and made the audience laugh, gasp, and shed a few tears. Thank you to Mr. Wilans, Mr. Coffin, and the stage crew students who gave us amazing sets, lights, and sounds to help complete our play!

Bravo to the cast and crew on a spectacular show!

Click here to view the Connetquot High School presents “Almost, Maine” slideshow.

Date Added: 11/12/2024

Congratulations to Edward J. Bosti Elementary’s Charlotte Flood and Lucas Peterson for their acceptance and participation in the Suffolk County Music Educators' Association (SCMEA) PEAK Festival! PEAK is an introduction to an All-County Festival for fourth grade students. During the festival, Charlotte and Lucas learned valuable musical skills through singing, moving, and playing instruments and performed beautifully in a grand finale.

Date Added: 11/5/2024

Members of the Ronkonkoma Middle School show choir, led by Mrs. Jenna Micalizzi, visited the Atria Senior Living Complex in Glen Cove. The vocalists sang a selection of tunes that uplifted the residents, bringing a smile to the faces of all involved.

Date Added: 11/5/2024

During their October 28 meeting, the board of education recognized the accomplishments of Connetquot High School’s most talented musicians. Director of Fine Arts and Music Vincent Malafronte announced the following students selected for regional and state music festivals. Congratulations, musicians!

Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) All-County Intermediate Instrumental Jazz Ensemble: Mia Arenas – alto sax; Addison Bresalier – tenor sax; Bella Chiong – tenor sax; Devin Connell – guitar; Noah Huff – trumpet; and Ariana Moran – trombone

New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education (NYSCAME) All-County: Adam Aurelio – mixed chorus (tenor 1); Austin Baker – mixed chorus (tenor I); Samantha DeLuca – treble choir (alto 1); Tessa Dolinger – mixed chorus (alto 2); Brady Dunne – orchestra (percussion); Olivia Ferrentino – mixed chorus (alto 2);  Gabriella Grizzaffi – treble choir (alto I); Marissa Latasso – treble choir (alto 1); Timothy Moulton – mixed chorus (tenor 2); Julia Nitzsche – treble choir (soprano 2); Hailey Priemer – mixed chorus (alto 2); Christopher Roppelt – mixed chorus (bass 1); Ava Ross – mixed chorus (soprano I); Elizabeth Smith – treble choir (soprano 1); Gianna Stecker – mixed chorus (alto 1); Abigail Thomas – treble choir (alto 2); Emma Zinkowski – mixed chorus (alto 1);

New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State: Samantha DeLuca – treble chorus (alto 1) and Marissa Latasso – alternate (alto 1)

Date Added: 10/31/2024

 

During Connetquot’s Oct. 28 board of education meeting, Director of Fine Arts and Music Vincent Malafronte announced that Idle Hour and John Pearl elementary schools’ art teacher Krystal Zaglool-Rivera received the New York State Art Teachers Association Teacher of the Year Award (Region 10) for her outstanding contributions to the field of art education and service to the regional and state organization.

Outside of the classroom, Ms. Zaglool-Rivera serves as an executive board member for the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association where she leads professional development classes throughout the year.

Date Added: 10/31/2024