Long Beach High School Volleyball recently hosted the Annual Volleyball 8 Team Tournament. The tournament was renamed "The Kerri Rehnback Volleyball Classic". Kerri is a LBHS Class of 1991 Alumni and was the LBHS Girls Varsity Volleyball head coach for 17 years while being in the program for 20 years.

Long Beach High School celebrated their homecoming under the lights at Veterans Field on Friday, 10/18. Fans cheered on the Marines in a much anticipated football game against the Sewanhaka Ravens. Long Beach fans kept their spirits high as they enjoyed the pep band in the bleachers and cheerleaders on the track, cheering on the Marines.

Long Beach Schools has received the Presidential Citation Award of Excellence from the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA). This honor recognizes that the Long Beach Schools music program is a model for music education programs in New York State, providing a well-rounded, comprehensive music program at all levels.

The Presidential Citation Award is NYSSMA’s highest honor bestowed on K-12 Districts for their support of and excellence in Music Education.

DECA is hosting their 8th annual Business Olympics next week on November 20th. They are also attending DECA regionals at Plainview Old Bethpage High School on December 14th, with 40 LB DECA students. State competitions will be held on March 5-7 in Rochester, NY.

Long Beach High School students were recently invited to explore the first of two scheduled College, Career and Military Fairs this Fall to see what opportunities lie ahead after graduation. Students visited various booths in the school’s commons and explored colleges, branches of the military and other trade opportunities. Representatives were on-site to answer questions and share materials.

Long Beach Athletics was proud to honor Dr. Suart Hershon, LBHS Class of 1955 this week. Dr. Hershon was recently inducted into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame. Dr Hershon spoke to the junior varsity and varsity football teams and was an honorary captain at the homecoming game. Standing with his wife Judy, Dr. Hershon is in a picture of the 1953 undefeated football team that were Nassau County Champions! Dr. Hershon went on to become an Orthopedic Surgeon for among other teams, the New York Yankees.

I am excited to introduce you to "Oddball Thoughts", a collection of humorous essays from and about Donald Silverman. This manuscript, consisting of 43,155 words, offers a delightful exploration of life's eccentricities and everyday oddities through a comedic lens.

"Oddball Thoughts" invites readers into the quirky mind of Donald Silverman, where mundane moments are transformed into laugh-out-loud narratives. From the misadventures of travel to the peculiarities of family life, Silverman’s essays captivate with their wit, charm, and relatability. His unique voice shines through in pieces like “101 Donald Silvermans,” where a simple trip to the airport evolves into a hilarious contemplation on identity, and “Hiding in Plain Sight,” a humorous take on life during the pandemic.

Donald Silverman discovered his writing talent later in life, encouraged by friends who recognized the humor in his everyday communications. What started as a reluctant attendance at a writer’s group has blossomed into a passion for crafting essays that resonate with a broad audience. His ability to find humor in the mundane and his knack for storytelling make "Oddball Thoughts" a compelling read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh.

The collection has been meticulously edited and is ready for publication. It appeals to fans of authors like David Sedaris and Erma Bombeck, blending keen observation with a humorous twist. The essays provide not only entertainment but also a comforting reminder that we are all delightfully odd in our own ways.

Author Bio:

Donald graduated LBHS in 1965. He is a humorist who has spent the last four years refining his craft in the Sun Valley East Writer’s Group in Florida. His essays have been well-received by his peers, who continue to enjoy his fresh and offbeat perspective on everyday life. In the summer he lives in the Bronx with his wife Mary Anne and their dog Piccolina, where he continues to find inspiration in the world around him.

Joel H. Heller, a 1949 graduate of Long Beach High School, sadly passed away at his home in Manassas, Virginia, on October 25, 2024, at age 93. He was born in Long Beach, New York, and, after graduation, attended Syracuse University for both undergraduate and graduate studies. He then went to serve in the Korean War in psychological warfare and, following his honorary discharge, went on to have an over four decades long career at CBS, working his way from the mailroom to Executive Producer. He won 9 Emmy Awards and 2 Peabody Awards for his work on children's programming for CBS and worked closely with broadcast legends Water Cronkite, Charles Osgood, and Charles Kuralt on special projects for CBS. He is survived by his wife Dr. Patricia Martin and two of his three daughters, Jennifer Heller and Zoe Heller.

Long Beach High School Alumni, Billy Muirhead- Class of 1975, Dr. Stuart Hershon - Class of 1972, and Mr. Randazzo - Class of 1955 were inducted into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame at Crest Hollow Country Club.

The Class of 1975 will be celebrating their 50th reunion this upcoming year!!

Details-

50th Reunion- Class of 1975

Date- August 2, 2025

Location- Sands of Atlantic Beach

Cost- $200 per person , includes full dinner & DJ

More information including payment remittance will be included in the next newsletter.

The Class of 1975 as also endowed a scholarship for LBHS graduates for the last 10 yeas.

The Long Beach High School Class of 1984 celebrated their 40th high school reunion at The Shore House in Long Beach on October 19th. A great time was had by all!!

We want to hear from you, LBHS Alumni. Please share all upcoming reunions and get togethers. We want to know what our LBHS Alumni have been up to. Please email us at alumni@lbeach.org and we will share the information in an upcoming newsletter.

Marines Class Captains consist of alumni who represent the alumni of their graduating year. They are ambassadors that help maintain relationships with other alumni and the Long Beach school community.

Being a class captain is a great way to stay involved with the Long Beach school community and are as active in the role as their schedule will allow.

Class captains help the alumni coordinator:

- Establish and maintain social media presence for their specific grade

- Outreach alumni and encourage membership to the Alumni Association

- Keep classmates up to date on events and news about Long Beach Schools

- Encourage and increase participation in Long Beach events and alumni activities

- Plan alumni events and get togethers

Please email Alumni@lbeach.org to be considered a Class Captain!

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