BEST HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT SACHEM HIGH SCHOOL - NORTH 212 Smith Rd., Lake Ronkonkoma. 631-471-1400. sachem.edu/schools/north/ The Sachem Flaming Arrows enjoy the immense support of the students, faculty, and community in the Holbrook/Lake Ronkonkoma/Lake Grove area. Whether they are cheering on the football, basketball, wrestling, or cheer, the red, black, and gold come together with unparalleled spirit and hype, inspiring their teams to accomplish amazing victories and surpass even the most challenging records! BEST HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS COACH BOB HARTRANFT, LACROSSE - FARMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL 150 Lincoln St., Farmingdale. 516-752-6600. farmingdaleschools.org/Domain/8 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee Bob Hartranft has led the Farmingdale Lacrosse program to tremendous victory. His 47 season career (so far) has brought Farmingdale 694 wins, including the New York State championship in 2011. Inducted this November into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, perhaps the most surprising thing about Coach Hartranft’s illustrious career is that he was never a lacrosse player! This self-described baseball/basketball guy simply took the coaching position available to him, learned the sport, and the rest is Farmingdale history! BEST LEARNING CENTER BUSINESS STONY BROOK CHILD CARE CENTER South Dr., Stony Brook University, Stony Brook. 631-632-6930. stonybrook.edu/childcare Stony Brook Child Care Services has earned this prestigious Best of Long Island badge of honor for the third time! But the real winners are the children in the care of the nurturing staff at Stony Brook Child Care Services. All of the children here are affi liated with Stony Brook in some way—either through the university or the medical center—and they all enjoy the caring and invigorating environment kept to superior standards of high-quality early childhood education. BEST NURSERY SCHOOL MISS SUE’S NURSERY SCHOOL 1191 Old Country Rd., Plainview. 516-938-0894. misssuesnurseryschool.com For the third consecutive year, Long Islanders have voted Miss Sue’s The Best nursery school on Long Island! Miss Sue’s Nursery School takes a holistic approach to early childhood education, focusing on the whole child’s experience. An experienced, knowledgeable staff well-versed in what it takes to create a positive and creative atmosphere that inspires young minds and develops each student’s yet-undiscovered talents in a nurturing and supportive environment that every child recognizes simply as F-U-N! BEST PUBLIC LIBRARY SACHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY 150 Holbrook Rd., Holbrook. 631-588-5024. sachemlibrary.org A library is more than a collection of literature. It is a sanctuary of knowledge, an incubator for the imagination, whether it be a calm, soothing atmosphere in which to study, or a place where one can delve into the realms of Romanticism, science, or quantum physics, for that matter—overall, a place to enlighten the soul. Sachem Public Library is just such a gift to the community, inspiring its patrons, while nurturing their boundless minds! With programs for children, teens, and adults, this library offers a variety of experiences for area residents that bring the community together to expand their minds and nurture their spirits. BEST SCHOOL PRINCIPAL (TIE) DR. GIOVANNI DURANTE - SYOSSET H.S. 70 S Woods Rd., Syosset. 516-364-5675. syosseths.com Dr. Durante’s love for Syosset High School can be noted by his enthusiastic support of all SHS events. A constant presence, Durante prides himself on staying involved, actively listening to his students, and working with students and staff to create a thriving experience for all. As a teacher who rose to administrator level, Durante understands students’ needs from the classroom and beyond, and supports his teachers in equal measure. Seven Years in a Row! But don’t just take our word for it; ask your friends and neighbors. Then call for a tour and find out what everyone is talking about! Melville, NY 11747 (516) 938-0894 • (631) 692-6990 24 BETHPAGE BEST OF L.I. 2016 WINNERS GUIDE /// BESTOF.LONGISLANDPRESS.COM
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