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William Floyd student named NY Jets 'High School Football Offensive Player of the Year

William Floyd High School junior Ja’Quan Thomas has been recognized as the "High School Football Offensive Player of the Year" by the New York Jets and Gatorade.

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

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Santa visits elementary school as part of Toys for Tots partnership

Kindergarten students at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School experienced a festive surprise when Santa Claus visited, thanks to a collaboration with Toys for Tots.

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

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Moriches Elementary hosts annual holiday rock concert with festive performances

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

Moriches Elementary School recently held its annual Holiday Rock Concert, a tradition that brings music and festive spirit to the school community.

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WFMS raises funds for African school's new water well

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

William Floyd Middle School has been acknowledged for its successful fundraising campaign, which provided funds for a new clean water well in Africa.

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Radu Laza joins elite group as fellow at American Mathematical Society

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 19, 2024

Radu Laza, a professor in the Department of Mathematics, has been elected to the 2025 class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS).

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Third graders connect with researcher in Antarctica via video call

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 19, 2024

Tangier Smith Elementary School's third-grade students recently participated in a virtual session with Jared Collins, an alumnus of William Floyd High School and a current doctoral student at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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Stony Brook University shares 2024 highlights in photo collection

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 19, 2024

This year, Stony Brook University showcased a collection of photographs capturing memorable moments from 2024.

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William Floyd basketball team honors late coach with victory over Longwood

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

The William Floyd Colonials boys’ varsity basketball team secured a victory against Longwood with a score of 66-57 in their first game since the passing of assistant Coach Darrell Sumpter.

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Alumni establish scholarship for engineering and atmospheric sciences at Stony Brook

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

Frank and Michele Fischer, alumni of Stony Brook University, have decided to give back to the institution by establishing endowed funds for students and the Stony Brook Cancer Center.

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Scientists discover new cooperative radiative phenomena in quantum optics

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

A team of researchers led by Dominik Schneble, a professor at Stony Brook University, has identified a new regime for cooperative radiative phenomena in quantum optics.

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Sritha Rajupet recognized as fellow by American Medical Informatics Association

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

Sritha Rajupet, the chair of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine at the Stony Brook Renaissance School of Medicine, has been designated as a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA).

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William Paca students spread holiday cheer through music and generosity

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

William Paca Middle School's student musicians recently brought holiday cheer to passengers at Long Island MacArthur Airport.

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Stony Brook team wins challenge with innovative wound-care solution

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 17, 2024

A research team from the Stony Brook Medicine Department of Surgery has secured a victory in the Life Sciences category at the Long Island High Tech Incubator’s (LIHTI) Venture Champions (VC) Challenge.

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Students showcase STEAM skills with 'Balloons Over Paca' project

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 17, 2024

William Paca Middle School sixth graders participated in a unique STEAM project titled "Balloons Over Paca" before Thanksgiving.

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William Floyd cheer team qualifies for national championship; student earns top 50 honors

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 17, 2024

The William Floyd High School cheer team has secured a spot in the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) following their fourth-place finish at the UCA competition.

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Stony Brook's interim president shares holiday greetings emphasizing unity

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 16, 2024

Stony Brook University Interim President Richard McCormick extended holiday greetings to the university community through an annual video message.

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Teacher creates map of festive holiday displays in Nassau and Suffolk

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 16, 2024

Jonathan Dignam, a general music teacher at William Floyd Middle School, has created a resource to help families enjoy holiday decorations.

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High school artists create portraits for Indian children through Memory Project

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 16, 2024

William Floyd High School art students recently took part in the "Memory Project," a program that encourages art teachers and their students to create portraits for young people worldwide who have faced significant challenges.

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School events this week in Suffolk County: Dec. 15-21

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 14, 2024

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Suffolk County this week.

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William Floyd School District mourns loss of coach Darrell Sumpter

By Suffolk Reporter | Dec 14, 2024

The William Floyd School District has announced the passing of boys' varsity assistant basketball coach Darrell Sumpter, who died in a motor vehicle accident on Sunrise Highway.