Another year, another strong level of support from Sachem in the community

The holiday and giving spirit are stronger than ever in Sachem. Students and staff across the district combined efforts to donate more than 2,000 boxes for Thanksgiving food drives this year. Even more special, food donated from Sachem buildings helps to feed families within the Sachem community, thanks to various organizations who help distribute the items.

Led by Sachem North’s Student Government donation of 1,688 boxes, food has been collected in every building throughout the school district. Sachem East’s Student Government worked hard to gather 319 boxes.

At Sachem North a group of dedicated students called the “Robin Hood Kids” collected more than $3,000 to purchase turkeys, while the well-known student group, the “Dirty Dozen,” was responsible for more than 1,500 of the total boxes delivered to families.

For weeks students have been seen at local food stories drumming up support and donations leading up to this miraculous and meaningful effort.

Special Free Throws for Kayla fundraiser coming up! Come out and support one of Sachem’s own.

Four student-athletes at Sachem North have earned an exceptional amount or varsity letters and have been competing on JV and varsity teams since they were in middle school.

Erin Avanzato (11), Giavanna Carr (14), Gianna Mott (9) and Carolyn O’Brien (14) are all three sport athletes and their Sachem varsity letter totals are listed next to their name. That is a lot of games wearing black and gold and they also leave Sachem with a lasting impact in the classroom.

We spoke to them about what it means to attend Sachem.

Avanzato, who will play lacrosse at Thomas Jefferson University: “Being a Sachem-athlete means being part of a legacy. I am proud of all the teams I have gotten to participate on and love watching Sachem teams succeed!”

Carr, who will attend St. John’s University for its Doctor of Pharmacy program: “To be a Sachem student-athlete means to be committed to your sport and your team and to be proud to go onto the course or track every week with Sachem across your jersey knowing you are representing not only yourself but your school.”

Mott, who will play lacrosse at Mercy College: “Being a Sachem student-athlete means showing grit and dedication both on the field and in the classroom. It means being passionate and respectful in all situations because we not only represent ourselves, but also the name across our jerseys.”

O’Brien, who will play lacrosse at Ohio State University: “Being able to call myself a student-athlete at Sachem is one of the greatest privileges. Being a student-athlete, you need to have good time management. Growing up, I’ve watched my older brothers play sports for Sachem. They definitely showed me how to manage my time and be the best student-athlete I can be.”

Good luck to each of these student-athletes as they finish their senior seasons and head off to the next chapter of their lives! #GoArrows