Schools: New Principal at Elwood; Student Wins Scholarship

Corey McNamara became principal of Elwood-John H. Glenn High School, effective this week. He succeeds Carisa Burzynski, who became the new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for the Babylon School District. McNamara previously served as John Glenn’s assistant principal since July 2018. He previously Read More …

Schools: Soccer All American; County Champions

Walt Whitman High School senior Gianna Paul has been named to the United Soccer Coaches Fall High School Girls All American team with players from across the country. Paul was able to achieve this award with her academic performance and  soccer talent. Before playing soccer Read More …

Schools: Gingerbread Houses; Blue Devils Beat Wildcats

Huntington High School’s National Honor Society chapter hosted a gingerbread house contest Saturday at the high school. Younger students from the district participated in the event, which included hot cocoa and a movie.   Huntington Beats Whitman The Blue Devils beat Walt Whitman Friday night, Read More …

School Sports: Homecomings, Parades

An outbreak of Covid-19 amongst their opponents nearly benched the Huntington football team and the Blue Devils’ homecoming last weekend. Huntington athletic director Jim Hoops was notified Friday afternoon that some members of the West Babylon team had tested positive. Shortly thereafter, the Eagles announced Read More …

Schools: New Athletic Directors; Construction Projects Underway

New athletic directors have been named by the Huntington and South Huntington school districts. Huntington named James Hoops, who has worked for the district for more than 37 years, to succeed Georgia McCarthy, while South Huntington appointed David Barth, succeeding Dr. Jim Wright. Both Wright Read More …