Sewanhaka High School
 |
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
- Telly Savalas (1922-1994), actor.[1]
- Zendon Hamilton (1975-), professional basketball player
- Lloyd Harrison (1977-), professional football player
- Al Oerter (1936-2007), Olympic discus throw 4-time gold medalist.[2]
- Vinny Testaverde (1963-), professional football player
- John Williams (1932-), composer of Star Wars and Jaws music
References
- ^ 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."
- ^ 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."