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'''Sewanhaka High School''' is located in [[Floral Park, New York]]. The school's sports teams are known as "The Indians" and the team colors are purple, gold, and white. The school's name translates to "Island of Shells" in English. It is located at 500 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park, 11001. Dedicated to educating students in [[Nassau County]], [[Long Island]] since 1929, Sewanhaka High School is one of the oldest on the island. |
'''Sewanhaka High School''' is located in [[Floral Park, New York]]. The school's sports teams are known as "The Indians" and the team colors are purple, gold, and white. The school's name translates to "Island of Shells" in English. It is located at 500 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park, 11001. Dedicated to educating students in [[Nassau County]], [[Long Island]] since 1929, Sewanhaka High School is one of the oldest on the island. |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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*[[Zendon Hamilton]] (1975-), professional basketball player.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F0CEFDA1339F931A25751C1A965958260 " HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL; New York Area Is Teeming With Talent"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[December 12]], [[1993]]. Accessed [[December 27]], [[2007]]. "ZENDON HAMILTON of Sewanhaka, is rated the best senior big man in the nation by various prep school magazines, including Street & Smith."</ref> |
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*[[Zendon Hamilton]] (1975-), professional basketball player |
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*[[Lloyd Harrison]] (1977-), professional football player |
*[[Lloyd Harrison]] (1977-), professional football player |
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*[[Al Oerter]] (1936-2007), [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] [[discus throw]] 4-time gold medalist.<ref>Litsky, Frank. [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/02/sports/othersports/02oerter.html "Al Oerter, Olympic Discus Champion, Is Dead at 71"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[October 2]], [[2007]]. Accessed [[November 19]], [[2007]]. "Alfred Oerter Jr. was born Sept. 19, 1936, in Astoria, Queens, and grew up on Long Island, in New Hyde Park. At Sewanhaka High School, he was a sprinter and then a miler."</ref> |
*[[Al Oerter]] (1936-2007), [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] [[discus throw]] 4-time gold medalist.<ref>Litsky, Frank. [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/02/sports/othersports/02oerter.html "Al Oerter, Olympic Discus Champion, Is Dead at 71"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[October 2]], [[2007]]. Accessed [[November 19]], [[2007]]. "Alfred Oerter Jr. was born Sept. 19, 1936, in Astoria, Queens, and grew up on Long Island, in New Hyde Park. At Sewanhaka High School, he was a sprinter and then a miler."</ref> |
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*[[Telly Savalas]] (1922-1994), actor.<ref>Halbfinger, David M. [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B01E2D71730F93BA25752C0A96F958260 "N.F.L. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS; Elmont Comes to Life for Its Hometown Hero"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[January 18]], [[1999]]. Accessed [[December 15]], [[2007]]. "''Telly Savalas went to Sewanhaka,'' he said. ''And Al Oerter. He won four gold medals in the discus. But that's nothing next to the Super Bowl.''"</ref> |
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*[[Vinny Testaverde]] (1963-), professional football player |
*[[Vinny Testaverde]] (1963-), professional football player |
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*[[John Williams]] (1932-), composer of Star Wars and Jaws music |
*[[John Williams]] (1932-), composer of Star Wars and Jaws music |
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Revision as of 18:33, 27 December 2007
Sewanhaka High School is located in Floral Park, New York. The school's sports teams are known as "The Indians" and the team colors are purple, gold, and white. The school's name translates to "Island of Shells" in English. It is located at 500 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park, 11001. Dedicated to educating students in Nassau County, Long Island since 1929, Sewanhaka High School is one of the oldest on the island.
Notable alumni
- Zendon Hamilton (1975-), professional basketball player.[1]
- Lloyd Harrison (1977-), professional football player
- Al Oerter (1936-2007), Olympic discus throw 4-time gold medalist.[2]
- Telly Savalas (1922-1994), actor.[3]
- Vinny Testaverde (1963-), professional football player
- John Williams (1932-), composer of Star Wars and Jaws music
References
- ^ " HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL; New York Area Is Teeming With Talent", The New York Times, December 12, 1993. Accessed December 27, 2007. "ZENDON HAMILTON of Sewanhaka, is rated the best senior big man in the nation by various prep school magazines, including Street & Smith."
- ^ Litsky, Frank. "Al Oerter, Olympic Discus Champion, Is Dead at 71", The New York Times, October 2, 2007. Accessed November 19, 2007. "Alfred Oerter Jr. was born Sept. 19, 1936, in Astoria, Queens, and grew up on Long Island, in New Hyde Park. At Sewanhaka High School, he was a sprinter and then a miler."
- ^ Halbfinger, David M. "N.F.L. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS; Elmont Comes to Life for Its Hometown Hero", The New York Times, January 18, 1999. Accessed December 15, 2007. "Telly Savalas went to Sewanhaka, he said. And Al Oerter. He won four gold medals in the discus. But that's nothing next to the Super Bowl."