Bellport High School seniors Ella Masem and Michael Frankie were recently honored as nominees for the prestigious 23rd annual Butch Dellecave Awards.

The top Suffolk County female and male awards are presented to student-athletes who demonstrate impressive academic and athletic achievements. The awards are named for Dellecave, who served as an educator at Connetquot for 30 years, was a sports official in Suffolk County for nearly 20 years and founded the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.

Masem earned a nomination as a track and field star and for her impressive GPA. She holds All-League, All-State, All-County and All-Federation titles and will be running at Syracuse University in the fall.  

Frankie was presented with a nomination for his impressive skills on the field and his notable GPA. He holds an All-State title for football, as well as Academic All-County and All-Division titles for basketball, and is a starting pitcher and All-County title holder for baseball. He will be playing Division 1 football at Wagner College in the fall.

The South Country School District congratulates both students on their achievements.

 

Date Added: 6/24/2025  

Bellport High School senior Sean Glynn was named one of seven Positive Athletes in New York State by the Positive Athlete organization. Glynn, a basketball player, earned the award for demonstrating high character qualities, holding a 105 GPA and earning numerous athletic accolades. He is a multiple All-County award recipient, was a mentor to his school’s unified basketball team and is a member of his school’s Athletes Helping Others and Ambassadors of Compassion clubs. In the fall, he will play basketball at Springfield College.

Date Added: 6/24/2025

For the second year in a row, Bellport High School junior Julius Radino has earned perfect scores in five categories in the New York State School Music Association’s spring adjudication. This is the first time in NYSSMA’s history that a student has achieved perfect scores consecutively.

The percussionist’s flawless performances were awarded in the following categories in 2024 and 2025: snare drum solo, timpani solo, mallet percussion solo, multiple percussion solo and jazz drum set solo.

Adjudicators praised Radino for his “tremendous control,” “outstanding technique” and “highly musical, refined performance.”

“Julius’ dedication, artistry and work ethic are an inspiration to our entire school community,” said Erika Della Rosa, principal. “We look forward to seeing what he will accomplish in the future.”

During the 2025 school year, Radino performed at both All-County and All-State music festivals and earned a $500 scholarship for summer private lesson study from the Suffolk County Music Educators Association. He is also a member of the prestigious Metropolitan Youth Orchestra.

Date Added: 6/23/2025

Frank P. Long Intermediate students were celebrated at the school’s first kindness and attendance awards ceremony. The students earned their recognitions following a staff nomination process.

Date Added: 6/16/2025

During their June 11 meeting, the South Country School District Board of Education formally recognized 16 retiring staff members and granted tenure to 16 staff members.

The celebration included a reception with food prepared and served by students in Bellport High School’s culinary program.

The board thanks the following retirees for their dedication to the district:

Bellport High School:

Susan Cipp, Alan Kupferman and William Langhan

Bellport Middle School:

John Delaney and Steven Pedersen

Brookhaven Annex:

Laurie Kruse and Kimberly Swenson

Brookhaven Elementary School:

Lois Harrow and Greta Kiss

Frank P. Long Intermediate School:

Christine Kwiatkoski, Debra Pedra and Maria Velasquez

Kreamer Street Elementary School:

Christine Belford, Nancy Gerard, Cynthia Wilcken and Denise Zayas



The board also congratulates the following tenured staff members:

Bellport High School:

Aimee Iuliucci

Bellport Middle School:

Sarah Bunk and Daniel Walsh

Brookhaven Annex:

Jessica Prush and Erin Valentiner

Brookhaven Elementary School:

Anthony Cavalluzzo, Anna Maria Chojnacki, Emily Dis,

Erika Hawthorne, Gianna Maccarino, Danielle Maracic and Leslie Taylor

Central Office:

Jennifer Segui

Frank P. Long Intermediate School:

Catherine Junnelli and Brenda Lanzetta

Verne W. Critz Elementary School:

Clarice Porter

 

Date Added: 6/16/2025