Distinguished Alumni Graduation Speakers

Each year starting in 2016, the Sachem Alumni Association has helped both Sachem East and Sachem North land a distinguished alumni to speak at their respective graduation ceremony.

Class of 2023

  • No speakers due to weather conditions

Class of 2022

  • Lawrence Zacarese, Chief Safety Officer, Stony Brook University, Class of ’90, spoke at Sachem North

Class of 2021

  • No speakers due to coronavirus pandemic

Class of 2020

  • No speakers due to coronavirus pandemic

Class of 2019

  • Jerry Figgiani, World renowned martial arts expert, Class of ’78, spoke at Sachem North
  • Michael Lau, COO/CTO at Roundhill Music, Class of ’86, spoke at Sachem East

Class of 2018

  • Joe Amplo, Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Navy, Class of ’95, spoke at Sachem North
  • Lori Ann LaRocco, Producer at CNBC, Class of ’89, spoke at Sachem East

Class of 2017

  • Stephen Costello, Best selling author, Class of ’79, spoke at Sachem High School North
  • Note: Speaker for Sachem East canceled before event

Class of 2016

  • Bob Greifeld, NASDAQ CEO, Class of ’75, spoke at Sachem High School East
  • Laura Gentile, ESPN VP, Class of ’90, spoke at Sachem High School North