Kings Park SD Announces Athletic Hall Of Fame Inductees

Kings Park CSD Athletic Hall of Fame 

 The Kings Park High School Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1993 to honor the distinguished student-athletes, teams, coaches, administrators and community members who have contributed to the success of the Kings Park High School Athletic Program.

The Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the following 2015 inductees:

Michael Schmitz - Class of 1966 (posthumous)

Soccer, Basketball and Baseball

Michael Quigley - Class of 1986

Soccer, Lacrosse and Girls Lacrosse (Coach)

Adam Grace - Class of 1996

Football and Track

Robin Thomas - Coach  

Started Girls Gymnastics program 

2003 Girls Gymnastics Team

Undefeated League and County Champions

The district is very proud to announce that these four individuals and championship team will join the current 37 members of the Kings Park Athletic Hall of Fame.  According to Mr. Denniston, the Kings Park Athletic Director, “This year’s inductees are some of the very best athletes and coaches that have been a part of the Kings Park School District.  Each individual inductee achieved a great deal while at Kings Park High School and they all went on to succeed after graduating or moving on from Kings Park.”  2015 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Breakfast will be held in conjunction with Kings Park Homecoming on Saturday October 10, 2015 at Kings Park High School.  

Three Kayakers Rescued In LI Sound Near Fort Salonga

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued three kayakers who could not get back to shore in Fort Salonga today.

Michael Fisher, 16, his brother Matthew Fisher, 20, and Kevin Nobs, 16, all of East Northport, launched their kayaks from Crab Meadow Beach at approximately 1:30 p.m. While they were kayaking, the wind picked up taking the trio into the Long Island Sound, approximately 1 ½ miles from shore and they could no longer paddle back. Nobs’ kayak overturned while Matthew Fisher jumped out of his kayak and attempted to swim to shore. Michael Fisher called 911. The three kayakers, who were wearing floatation devices, became separated.

As the males were struggling, two lifeguards at Crab Meadow Beach went on their long boards toward the victims. The lifeguards and Police Officers Paul Carnival and Keith Walters who were on Marine Bravo, rescued the kayakers. The kayakers did not require medical care.*

*Corrections were made.

Commack Student Will Represent NYS As A Delegate To 2015 National Youth Science Camp

Commack Student Chosen to Represent State at National Science Camp

Chantel Yang (Commack High School) is representing New York State as a delegate to the 2015 National Youth Science Camp. She is joining the top science students from across the nation and around the world for an acclaimed honors science leadership program taking place this month in Washington, D.C.

The NYSC is a month-long summer honors program held at Camp Pocahontas, located in the West Virginia Mountains. Program delegates study with and attend guest lectures by first-rate scientists from across the country, and meet science policy makers. A luncheon is hosted by West Virginia Senator, Joe Manchin. The featured speaker is Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health and the leader of the Human Genome Project.

The delegates will also engage in outdoor activities, including hiking and camping, rock climbing, and mountain biking. The camp experience concludes with a trip to the nation’s capital, where delegates will tour the city’s museums and landmarks. Delegates will also have the opportunity to meet their state’s Senators. Congratulations to Chantel Yang for being chosen to participate in this nationwide program!

In photo, science mentor Richard Kurtz, Director of Science Alison Offerman Celentano, and Commack High School Principal Catherine Nolan congratulate Chantel on being chosen to represent NY at the National Youth Science Camp. (Photo by Brenda Lentsch)

The 350 Celebration Continues With Tuesday Performance Of "A Smithtown Celebration"

Smithtown Community Band Assistand Director Bradley S. Hartman (photo google images)Smithtown’s 350 Anniversary celebration continues on Tuesday, July 7th when the Smithtown Community Band performs  A Smithtown Celebration composed by Bradley S. Hartman in recognition of Smithtown’s 350th anniversary.  

Mr. Hartman is the assistant conductor of the the Smithtown Community Band and has served in this capacity since 2012. He began working on A Smithtown Celebration in 2014 after thinking about Smithtown’s history, especially the legend of Richard “Bull” Smythe and his ride on a bull. Legend has it that the ride became the boundary of the Town of Smithtown. In addition to its history Brad considered present day Smithtown, its parks, wildlife preserves, Nissequogue River and the Long Island Sound.  

A Smithtown Celebration opens with a heroic fanfare and transitions into an exciting ride through the town.  Whisper the Bull is symbolized throughout the piece with a percussion part written for anvil or brake drum. There is an adagio section.  Smithtown’s parks and wildlife preserves are musically represented by a solo flute and english horn. The final section recreates the excitement.  

A Smithtown Celebration will be performed at the first and final 2015 Smithtown Community Band performances. 

The Smithtown Community Band performs Tuesday evenings at 8pm throughout the month of July. Performances are held at the Frank Brush Barn at 239 E Main St., Smithtown 631-265-2100. The performances are free to the public. Attendees are requested to bring a non-perishable item to be collected by the Smithtown and Sunrise Rotary Clubs. 

Arrest Made In Kings Park Shooting

Suffolk County Police today arrested a man after he robbed a woman and shot a man in Kings Park earlier this week.

Gavin BensonGaven Benson was a guest at Amal Cummings home, located on Old Dock Road in Kings Park, on July 1, when he pointed a gun and demanded money from Cummings and her friend Henry Wrobel, 29, of Brentwood. Cummings complied and gave Benson money. Benson then shot Wrobel once in the leg and fled the home at approximately 11:15 p.m. Wrobel was treated at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown and later released.

After an investigation, Fourth Squad detectives arrested Benson today on Northridge Drive in Coram at approximately 4:45 p.m., without incident.

Benson, 16, of Middle Island, was charged with Assault 2^nd Degree, Robbery 1^st Degree, Attempted Robbery 1^st Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd Degree. He will be held overnight at the Fourth Precinct and scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on July 4.

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