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In the 1987 movie “The Princess Bride,” Vizzini, a Sicilian assassin, warns Wesley, also known as the Dread Pirate Roberts, “You fell victim to one of the classic blunders — the most famous of which is, ‘Never get involved in a land war in Asia.’” more

By Alan Singer | 9/2/21

Mepham High School student honored as AVP ‘Athlete of the Week’

Wellington C. Mepham High School senior Samantha Green, of North Bellmore, was recognized by the American Association of Volleyball Professionals as its “Athlete of the Week.” Green is a … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/26/21

The Mepham High School varsity football team stormed the home field last Saturday before taking on Sewanhaka High in the annual Homecoming game. The campus was alive with festivities, school spirit was in the air and the Pirates defeated the Indians 14-7.

Mepham Pirates 'argh' 3-0 after Homecoming win

The Mepham Pirates beat the Sewanhaka High School Indians with a score of 14-7 at their Homecoming game on Sept. 28, but excitement was not only felt on the field. As a culmination of spirit week at … more

10/3/19

The quintet has evolved from a street corner barbershop act to an acclaimed ensemble.

In total harmony

The imaginative a capella ensemble introduces Long Islanders to their unique sound. more

4/19/18

Seniors celebrated on their “Under the Sea” float in Mepham High School’s annual Homecoming parade last year.

Pirates to parade through Bellmore

The Mepham High School community is preparing for one of its most anticipated Homecoming festivities: the afternoon parade. As per tradition, students, teachers, administrators and community … more

By Julie Mansmann | 10/5/15

The Mepham boys’ and girls’ track teams welcomed scores of runners to the school for the ninth annual Paul Limmer Pirate Invitational on April 18.

Pirate pride on display at Limmer Invite

The sun shone brightly on Saturday for a track and field meet that the Mepham High School community looks forward to every year. The Mepham boys’ and girls’ track teams welcomed scores of … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/15/15

Kayla Ann Donnelly-Smith, 22, was killed in a car accident on Interstate 95 on Feb. 2. Her funeral was held on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Mepham community mourns cheerleader alum

Many who grew close to Kayla Ann Donnelly-Smith in Bellmore and beyond will remember her as a flyer — in more ways than one. The former Mepham High School cheerleader, who went on to cheer … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/15

Ashley Boscarino drove in one of Mepham's runs in its sixth-inning rally against Baldwin in last Saturday's Nassau Class AA quarterfinal playoff game.

Rally lifts Mepham into semis

Senior pitcher Toni Valeriano put an exclamation mark on a sixth-inning rally with a two-run double to lead No. 2 Mepham past No. 10 Baldwin, 5-1, last Saturday morning in a Nassau Class AA softball quarterfinal playoff game. more

By Steve Siniski | 5/14/14

Senior Ben Hoffman has been swinging a hot bat for the Pirates. He has four homers, including two and seven RBIs in a win over Long Beach on April 21.

Mepham continues to rake

Mother Nature may not be providing much warmth this spring, but Mepham’s generating plenty of heat on the baseball diamond, running out to a blazing 9-0 start in Conference AA-III games after completing a three-game sweep over Long Beach with a 12-2 win on April 24. more

By Steve Siniski | 4/29/14

Mepham senior Louis Hernandez, with head coach Rich Anderson, left, and assistant coach Sean Arresto, captured a national wrestling title earlier this month.

Mepham’s Hernandez is national wrestling champ

Mepham High School senior Louis Hernandez can add one more achievement to the long list of accolades he has earned while wrestling for the Pirates –– national champion. Hernandez competed … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/23/14

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