Senior Jake Mangio, who is set to play lacrosse at Bryant University, achieved an impressive milestone by scoring his 1000th point during Tuesday's basketball game. He is just the seventh player from Farmingdale to reach this remarkable feat. Coach Pastier and alumni, who are also members of the 1,000-point club, came out to show their support for Jake.

(from L-R) Coach Pastier, Dalique Mingo '14, Greg Wildes '82, Jake Mangio, Matt Wildes '89 and Steve Restivo '90.

1000 Point Club members missing from photo: Marvel Chambers '20 and Jim Graziano '76.

"Be Your Best Week" at Woodward Parkway Elementary School wrapped up with Inspiration Day. On January 10, 2025, students from Farmingdale High School visited and engaged with the young Dalers on various subjects such as goal setting, courage, and following their passions. The day ended with a group reading of Jon Gordon's heartwarming tale, The Coffee Bean for Kids. This led to a discussion about the potential for positive change, encouraging thoughts on how they could bring positivity into their lives and classrooms.

From January 10-12, 2025, the New York State Theatre Education Association (NYSTEA) hosted nearly 900 students at the 28th Annual Student Conference in Callicoon, NY. The event provided high school students with over 100 workshops focusing on technical theatre, acting, dance, and voice.

This was Farmingdale High School's first time attending, with a total of twenty-five students participating.

Theatre instructor Glen Beck commended his students, saying, "The kids had a fantastic experience. It was a weekend filled with wonderful bonding, and theatrical activities. We absolutely can't wait to return!"

It was a night of joy and celebration at the Inn at New Hyde Park as two of Farmingdale High School's finest, Christopher Ruotolo and Abigail Almonte, were applauded and awarded. The occasion? The Nassau Zone 2024-2025 Outstanding Physical Education Student of the Year Award. A dinner that gathers and honors the brightest, the most dedicated and the most passionate seniors in physical education from every high school in Nassau County. Each year, the Nassau Zone, under the umbrella of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYS AHPERD), puts on this splendid event. And oh, what a night it was for Christopher and Abigail, our Farmingdale stars, who proudly walked away with not just a medal around their necks but also a certificate that serves as a testament to their hard work and achievements.

Farmingdale High School Art students attended a trip to the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington. This trip focused on the current exhibit, The Body Politic, a bi-annual exhibit featuring local Long Island artists and their current artwork. The museum educators allowed our students to collaborate, explore, discuss, and gain insight into the artworks. After the museum, students enjoyed a gorgeous afternoon outside at Heckscher Park - photographing their surroundings and feverishly sketching ideas inspired by the artwork they viewed. Students will now be tasked with completing an artwork of their own inspired by one of the pieces they viewed at the exhibit. Students' work will then be entered into the juried Long Island’s Best Art exhibition at the museum. This exhibit allows Long Island high school art students to submit artwork to the only juried exhibit available locally. Hundreds of students apply to be featured in this showcase, and we are excited to see if any of our students will be accepted this year. Stay tuned!