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Community News, October 3

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School spirit was on full display when these young fans, from left, Karlie Rodriguez, Chloe Baetz and Sommer Mitchell, showed up for a Southampton High School girls varsity soccer game in late September. The game was part of the district's effort to raise money for and awareness of childhood cancer through

School spirit was on full display when these young fans, from left, Karlie Rodriguez, Chloe Baetz and Sommer Mitchell, showed up for a Southampton High School girls varsity soccer game in late September. The game was part of the district's effort to raise money for and awareness of childhood cancer through "Gold Laces for Childhood Cancer." The girls went for the gold. COURTESY ALIE MITCHELL

During a nature stroll, toddlers at Southampton Day Care felt the chill of fall. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON DAY CARE

During a nature stroll, toddlers at Southampton Day Care felt the chill of fall. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON DAY CARE

The 1972 graduating class of Stella Maris High School in Rockaway Park enjoyed a fun reunion weekend at St. Joseph's Villa in Hampton Bays. Alumni came from all over the country to renew their friendships and reminisce. Even some of their former teachers - sisters of St. Joseph, from the Brentwood convent -- were in attendance. COURTESY BARBARA SKELLY

The 1972 graduating class of Stella Maris High School in Rockaway Park enjoyed a fun reunion weekend at St. Joseph's Villa in Hampton Bays. Alumni came from all over the country to renew their friendships and reminisce. Even some of their former teachers - sisters of St. Joseph, from the Brentwood convent -- were in attendance. COURTESY BARBARA SKELLY

Under the direction of land art pioneer Alan Sonfist, left, students from the Hayground School began work on a two-year-long, eco-art project in the museum’s front meadow. Titled

Under the direction of land art pioneer Alan Sonfist, left, students from the Hayground School began work on a two-year-long, eco-art project in the museum’s front meadow. Titled "Celestial Meadow," the site-specific celestial-themed, plant-based design will mirror star configurations in the skies over the Parrish. DANA SHAW

Under the direction of land art pioneer Alan Sonfist students from the Hayground School began work on a two-year-long, eco-art project in the museum’s front meadow. Titled

Under the direction of land art pioneer Alan Sonfist students from the Hayground School began work on a two-year-long, eco-art project in the museum’s front meadow. Titled "Celestial Meadow," the site-specific celestial-themed, plant-based design will mirror star configurations in the skies over the Parrish. DANA SHAW

Mady Schuman, executive director of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation; board members Cathy Tweedy and Ann Ciardullo; Julie Ratner, co-founder and chairwoman of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation; Geoffrey Lynch, president of the Hampton Jitney and board member Amanda Star Frazer with the Ambassador bus celebrating the Ellen Hermanson Foundation's 30 years on the East End. DANA SHAW

Mady Schuman, executive director of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation; board members Cathy Tweedy and Ann Ciardullo; Julie Ratner, co-founder and chairwoman of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation; Geoffrey Lynch, president of the Hampton Jitney and board member Amanda Star Frazer with the Ambassador bus celebrating the Ellen Hermanson Foundation's 30 years on the East End. DANA SHAW

authorStaff Writer on Oct 3, 2024
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