Sewanhaka High School

Infobox high school
name = Sewanhaka High School
established = 1929
type = Public high school
grades = 7-12
attendance = 96%
principal = Debra Lidowsky
enrollment = 1,595 (as of 2006-07)
faculty = 114(on FTE basis)
ratio = 15:1
address = 500 Tulip Avenue
city = Floral Park
state = NY
country = United States
zipcode = 11001
information = 516-488-9600
website = [http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/~sewweb// School website]

Sewanhaka High School is a six-year public high school located in Floral Park, New York, United States, as part of the Sewanhaka Central High School District. 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. Sewanhaka High School dates back to 1929.

Awards and recognition

During the 1992-93 school year, Sewanhaka High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education [ [http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF)] , United States Department of Education. Accessed May 11, 2006.] , the highest award an American school can receive. [ [http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17475750&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=161556&rfi=6 CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department] , "Journal Inquirer", November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve."] [Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; "The Washington Post". September 29, 2005 "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."] They were awarded being the worst school in the Sewanhaka district.

Notable alumni

*Zendon Hamilton (1975-), professional basketball player. [ [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."]
*Alfred G. Hansen (1933-)), United States Air Force four star generalFact|date=May 2008
* [Jake C. Tezcan (1974-)), HSBC Bank Senior Vice President
*Lloyd Harrison (1977-), professional football playerFact|date=May 2008
*Al Oerter (1936-2007), Olympic discus throw 4-time gold medalist. [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."]
*Telly Savalas (1922-1994), actor. [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."]
*Vinny Testaverde (1963-), professional football player. [Eskenazi, Gerald. [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E03E5DD123AF931A25753C1A9649C8B63&scp=6&sq=%22Vinny+Testaverde%22+sewanhaka "PRO FOOTBALL; Testaverde Isn't Ready To Pack It In for Good"] , "The New York Times", October 12, 2002. Accessed January 17, 2008. "Testaverde's story includes many highlights, from his days as a legendary quarterback at Sewanhaka High School in Elmont, N.Y., to winning the Heisman Trophy at the University of Miami, to his selection as the No. 1 overall pick in the N.F.L. draft, to leading the Jets to the American Football Conference championship game in his first season with the team in 1998."]

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