An unexpected package arrived at Greenport High School Monday. Inside was an American flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol in honor of the Greenport boys basketball team. An accompanying Certificate of Authenticity noted how the flag was flown March 20. READ
I can’t say enough about how much energy and time two-year Greenport PTA president Kim Moore-Swann puts into her job. Along with other hardworking members, she’ll spend Labor Day Saturday hosting the PTA’s annual craft fair at the school. It will run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. If you’ve got something to sell, consider securing a booth for $50 as a friend of the PTA. If you’d like to donate something for the auction, contact Sandy Martocchia, Kim Moore-Swann, Cynthia Bumble or Laura Graffagnino-Arena or call 631-846-1459. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Here’s a final reminder for all GHS athletes: Physicals will be given in the nurse’s office next Friday, Aug. 19, from 8 to 10 a.m. on a first come, first served basis. Computerized concussion testing will take place Aug. 15, 16 and 22 between 8 and 11 a.m. in the third-floor computer lab. READ
The Greenport all-class reunion was a success again this year. It’s so nice to see such a wonderful gathering of Greenporters who take such pride in being a Porter. READ
Green grass, plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures; what’s not to love about summer? (Locals are not allowed to answer this question; I know what your response will be!)
May has slithered away (swam away is more like it, with all the rain we’ve had) and June is here. I sure am hoping that it brings some sunny, warmer days our way.
If you missed A Cappella in the Park Saturday, you missed a really enjoyable time. The Greenport and Riverhead high school a cappella groups, as well as groups from Northport, Plainview and Rutgers University, performed to a packed crowd. Thanks to Trustee Doug Roberts for putting this together. Let’s hope it becomes an annual event.
You’ll have to forgive the brevity of my column this week. While I was away on spring vacation and you folks were experiencing thunderstorms and power outages, one of them did a number on my computer.
If you’re the parent of a Greenport student, especially at the high school level, I’m forewarning you that early June is going to be a busy time. Mark your calendars now for the following: sports awards, June 1, 6 p.m.; junior-senior high school spring concert, June 2 (rescheduled from May 18); senior scholarship breakfast, June 3, 8:30 a.m. at the Soundview Restaurant; multicultural night, June 7; elementary school spring concert, June 8, 7 p.m.; and academic awards assembly, June 9.
Floyd Memorial Library has so much coming up! You can get full details on the library website, but here’s a sampling of what they’re offering.