The Sachem Hall of Honor 2023 induction class covers a range of career disciplines of alumni who proudly represent Sachem. They will be honored in a ceremony on May 20, 2023.
The Hall of Honor seeks to recognize alumni who have achieved extraordinary success in their chosen field or have provided exemplary service to the school district. The Hall of Honor aims to promote school and community pride. Hall of Honor members provide an excellent resource for career advice and networking for current and future students. It was started in 2017 by the Sachem Alumni Association.
During induction activities, honorees will speak with Sachem students in mentor sessions on May 19. Inductees were nominated by Sachem alumni and selected by a committee of Sachem alumni.
“This is the highest honor presented to Sachem alumni each year,” said Chris R. Vaccaro, ‘04, President and Founder of the Sachem Alumni Association. “Sachem has had a long history of producing incredible graduates who contribute to society. We hope the Hall of Honor inspires the next generation of great alumni to live their dreams. This is a special community that has built an identity of pride, passion, and a tradition of excellence.”
Ceremony Information: Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Sachem High School North
Inductees
- Matt DiStefano, 1996: Teacher, Coach, and Founder of Dezy Strong Foundation
- Walter C. Dunham: Founding Superintendent of Sachem Schools
- Maria Grasso, 1982: Senior Executive Vice President & COO, Flushing Bank
- Stephanie Lydecker, 1990: Television Executive
- Cheryl Pedisich, 1978: Superintendent at Three Village Schools
- Richard Prunty, 1961: FDNY Battalion Chief lost on 9/11
- Charles Matranga, 1987: Senior Chief, U.S. Navy, and Security Executive
- Danielle Moodie, 1997: Democratic Strategist and Political Podcaster
- Maureen Reidy, 1987: CEO of Paley Center for Media
- Sean Rosario, 1990: U.S. Navy Seal
- Richard Scriven, MD, 1982: Pediatric Surgeon and Volunteer Firefighter
About Sachem Alumni Association: The Sachem Alumni Association is dedicated to upholding the tradition of excellence instilled in students while they attended the Sachem Central School District. We hope our alumni continue to carry those values and principles later in life to enrich relationships and foster educational support within the Sachem community.