Sachem North Lends Hand with Habitat for Humanity

From Sachem Schools: Students from Sachem High School North recently helped build a home in East Patchogue through Habitat for Humanity.

Last year students helped build a home in Mastic. Upon completion of both homes, students and staff will be invited to the ribbon cutting ceremonies. There were 21 students at both builds and another one is scheduled for April 2018 at a different location.

Open to leadership students at the high school, the activity was organized by Leslie Zanone, a social worker at Sachem North, and Jonathan Chiaramonte, a social studies teacher.

“I hope to get more classes involved,” said Zanone. “There has been a tremendous amount of interest in the school from students and teachers. I predict that I could organize six builds a year just from Sachem North. That is my dream!”

Students bring an incredible amount of enthusiasm and sensitivity on “build day”.

“They expressed to me after the build that they are truly grateful for the opportunity to help a family that is less fortunate,” said Zanone. “It is a very real experience for the students, and a concrete way for them to give their time and energy for the cause. We already have students asking to go back again in the spring!”

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