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Colin Conaty, a student at St. William the Abbot School in Seaford, has used his second chance at life to pursue his love of computers.

Colin Conaty barely got his first chance at life when he was given a second chance. Before he turned 2, Colin was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He now lives as a proud survivor. ] more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/24/16

Erin Metzger, 16, gave a buzz cut to Anthony Lunha, 11, at Calhoun High School’s March 17 fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Participants had their hair cut or shaved in solidarity with children with cancer, raising $48,000 for childhood cancer research.

Calhoun goes bald to fight cancer

Since 2007, Calhoun High School has raised more than $500,000 for childhood cancer research, according to Calhoun English teacher Peter Magnuson. The Merrick school passed the milestone on March 17 at its ninth annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser. more

By Brian Racow | 3/25/15

Cancer Survivor Doug Gonzalez shaved the head of his second-grade teacher Keith Eckert.

Rockville Centre goes bald again

“Bald is beautiful,” called a voice from the other side of the St. Agnes Parish Center on March 21. Buzzers were going and the room was filled with families and participants at the 12th annual St. Baldrick’s shaving event. more

By Nicole Gubelli | 3/25/15

CJ’s Coffee Shop helped lead the way through the green-covered streets of Rockville Centre on Saturday.

A day full o’ green

Though there was fresh snow on the ground, the sun was out last Saturday as Rockville Centre residents lined Maple Avenue for the 19th annual St. Patrick’s Parade. more

By Nicole Gubelli | 3/25/15

Last year, “Gigi” Geller, the 2-year-old daughter of Mepham High School teacher Jackie Geller, was the Chop Your Locks for Charity honored child.

Mepham preps to ‘whip out cancer’

In 2013 and 2014, Mepham High School honored two young cancer patients at the annual Chop Your Locks for Charity fundraiser: Gabrielle Brancaccio and Giuliana Geller, respectively. Brancaccio, 7, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/13/15

I’m going to miss my luscious head of hair, but going bald is worth it.

Come and join me for the shave

If you see me out and about Rockville Centre or at a meeting in the next few weeks, I hope you will forgive my shaggy hair. It’s getting long, and I know it. It keeps spilling over my ears and hanging low on my forehead. I haven’t been avoiding the barber, though, and it hasn’t been laziness or apathy that’s kept me away. In fact, I have an appointment scheduled to cut my hair: March 21. more

By Alex Costello | 3/11/15

Matthew Chicco, a Merrick Avenue Middle School social teacher and coach, had his head shaved at Calhoun High School’s St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser last year.

Calhoun and Mepham to host St. Baldrick’s fundraisers

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises funds for childhood cancer research, will host two of its signature head-shaving events at Calhoun and Mepham high schools on March 17 and 18, respectively. more

3/5/15

Last year, 7-year old Griffin Mills shaved his head for St. Baldrick’s and raised nearly $2,000.

Saving lives, one bald head at a time

For its twelfth consecutive year, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation will be hosting its shaving event on March 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Agnes Parish Center after the St. Patrick’s Parade. more

By Nicole Gubelli | 3/4/15

Mepham High School library media specialist Shari Stack was recognized as the 2013-14 Nassau BOCES School Library System’s School Librarian of the Year. She is pictured with Superintendent John DeTommaso, left, Principal Michael Harrington and English Chairwoman Marie Netto.

Mepham’s Shari Stack honored as "Librarian of the Year"

Shari Stack, a familiar face to students and teachers visiting the Mepham High School library, has been recognized as the 2013-14 Nassau BOCES School Library System’s School Librarian of the Year. more

5/21/14

About 100 students shed their locks at the St. Baldrick’s event on March 21, raising about $26,000.

Heads shaved, money raised at South

The students and faculty at Valley Stream South High School had a busy end to the month of March, and it all happened after school hours. South held its annual Service Week, and student groups donated their time, talent and in some cases, their hair, to benefit those in need. more

By Brian Croce | 4/2/14

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