Keyword: 'Calhoun' | Herald Community Newspapers

Junior Matt Kalfas, right, was one of four Colts to foul out Feb. 2 but he scored a game-high 20 points to lead a 63-54 win over Glen Cove.

Calhoun overcomes foul trouble for 12th win

Still counting the days until senior point guard Chris Stokel can make his season debut, Calhoun solidified its playoff standing and remained in contention for the Conference A-2 boys’ … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 2/4/22

Senior Holly DiPalo scored 10 points Jan. 11 as Calhoun defeated Sewanhaka to improve its record in Conference A-II to 4-1.

Calhoun stretches win streak

Calhoun scored 18 straight points spanning the first and second quarters Jan. 11 to break an early stalemate and went on to defeat visiting Sewanhaka, 50-28, in a Nassau Conference A-II girls’ … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/14/22

Calhoun High School students Nina Genzone, left, and Isabella Buono performed "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

Calhoun High School music department makes spirits bright

The Sanford H. Calhoun Music Boosters presented its first-ever holiday showcase, “Jingle Bell Jam,” which premiered virtually on YouTube on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The virtual concert … more

12/17/20

Senior TJ Rogers, the starting wide receiver for Sanford H. Calhoun High School’s football team, leapt to complete a pass during a flag football tournament benefiting the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard on Nov. 24.

Flag football tournament benefits Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard

Flags were flying on the field of Sanford H. Calhoun High School before Thanksgiving break on Nov. 24, as student-athletes took part in a flag football tournament to benefit the Bellmore-Merrick … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 11/27/20

Members of On Tour Company’s “The Comedy of Errors” production will wear masks during performances.

Calhoun's On Tour Company does Shakespeare at a social distance

Calhoun High School’s On Tour Company is preparing for its 35th annual Shakespeare performance, “The Comedy of Errors,” amid the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Club … more

By Charlotte Dippel | 11/16/20

Calhoun High School freshman Joseph Darcourt recently hauled his cello to the New York Public Library in Manhattan to raise money for Long Island Cares and The Harry Chapin Food Bank.

Calhoun High School cellist gives back through the power of music

A Calhoun High School freshman has used his musical talents to raise money for Long Island Cares and The Harry Chapin Food Bank. Last month, Joseph Darcourt, of Merrick, received a letter from the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/29/20

Mepham High School science teacher Josephine Parlagreco got her temperature taken with an infrared scanner upon entering the building as Jim Lavin, a security aide, looked on from behind a plastic barrier.

Bellmore-Merrick's high school principals prepare to welcome students back to school

Students and staff in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will return to school on Sept. 8. For some this will mean logging on to a computer for a designated day of remote learning; for … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 9/7/20

In February, Michael Hughes, center, joined Merrick Avenue Middle School Principal Katelyn Dunn and Math Chairman David Prince to make pancakes for students who took part in the district’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

Calhoun High School to get new assistant principal

After an unprecedented school year, former Merrick Avenue Middle School Science Chair Michael Hughes began his term as the new assistant principal of Sanford H. Calhoun High School on July 1, joining … more

By Victoria Caruso | 7/29/20

Kennedy senior Hu Cheung strolled along Cougar Walk during one of the school’s graduation ceremonies on June 27.

Kennedy High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20

Micah Bristol lined up for his June 27 graduation ceremony at Calhoun High School.

Calhoun High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20