Thursday, October 1, 2026
Students at Wellington C. Mepham High School rotated through four fun and engaging stations as part of a schoolwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Participants stepped back in time for a lesson on old-time baseball, led by Athletic Director William Murphy and Jerry Kijkow, a custodian who plays 1864 baseball in a local league. They also rocked out to American-themed music performed by Mepham’s Rock Band, with Joe Inacco, the district’s director of technology joining the band on guitar. Students additionally worked together on a collaborative American flag-themed craft and capped off the celebration with red, white and blue ice pops.
The celebration was organized through the efforts of Social Studies Chairperson Robyn Einbinder and Building Assistant Principal Theresa Dell’Olio, along with staff members who helped bring the day to life.
“America's semiquincentennial gives us the opportunity to celebrate our nation's history,” noted Einbinder. “We created this event so that our school community could come together to engage in fun and interactive experiences to honor this milestone.”
