Sayville High School Honors 27 Students At Breakfast Of Champions

The annual event recognized students for kindness, leadership and strong character, the district said.

By Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff

May 28, 2026 1:11 pm EDT

Lily Alliegro, center, was one of the 27 students recognized at Sayville High School’s Breakfast of Champions. She was nominated by Mr. Gallo, left, and Ms. Monastero. (Courtesy Sayville Union Free School District)

SAYVILLE, NY — Sayville High School recently honored 27 students during its annual Breakfast of Champions. The tradition recognizes students who demonstrate strong character, kindness, and positive conduct throughout the school community.

The event celebrates students who go above and beyond to help others, perform good deeds without seeking recognition and help create an inclusive, supportive environment for their peers, the district said.

Each student was selected and nominated by a member of the Sayville High School faculty for embodying values such as compassion, integrity, leadership and respect.

Joseph Albertelli — Nominated by Mr. Brown
Dylan McNamara — Nominated by Mr. Brown
Trevor Leniec — Nominated by Mr. Williams
Melvin Chevez Hernandez — Nominated by Ms. Danisi & Ms. Armendinger
Madison Turner — Nominated by Ms. Ferremi & Ms. Perlin
Madelyn Griffin — Nominated by Ms. Murfitt
Sophia Buffardi — Nominated by Mr. Lecci
Amelia Leo — Nominated by Mr. Kramer
Abigail Dean-Stahl — Nominated by Ms. Thelian
Dylan Marciano — Nominated by Ms. Thelian
Keira McCormack-Falk — Nominated by Ms. Psilakis
Miela Guida — Nominated by Ms. Werner
Leighton Hester — Nominated by Mr. Shaw
Ava Helbock — Nominated by Ms. Tyldesley
Katie Sinacori — Nominated by Ms. Giannico
Annabella Hart — Nominated by Mr. Hammer & Ms. Berrotti
Luke Stephan — Nominated by Ms. Santoro, Ms. Pagano & Mr. Perez
Lily Alliegro — Nominated by Mr. Gallo & Ms. Monastero
Gianna Iacobazzi — Nominated by Ms. Monastero
Charles Gallo — Nominated by Mr. Pace
Emily Totevski — Nominated by Ms. Wittman
Amelia Doxsee — Nominated by Ms. Ciardullo
Jake Arato — Nominated by Ms. Melandro
Juliana Balsamo — Nominated by Ms. Thomas
Sophia Fuhs — Nominated by Ms. Walsh-Ahrens
James Regan — Nominated by Ms. Restrepo
Elaine Ma — Nominated by Ms. DeBrino

“Breakfast of Champions is one of the most meaningful traditions at Sayville High School because it shines a light on the students who make our school community stronger through their kindness, empathy, and everyday actions,” Sayville High School Principal Stephanie Bricker said. “These students lead by example and remind us of the importance of strong character. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them.”

Luke Stephan, third from left, was among 27 students recognized at Sayville High School’s Breakfast of Champions. He was nominated by Mr. Perez, left, Ms. Santoro, and Ms. Pagano. (Courtesy Sayville Union Free School District)

Melvin Chevez Hernandez, center, was recognized at Sayville High School’s Breakfast of Champions. He was nominated by Ms. Armendinger, left and Ms. Danisi. (Courtesy Sayville Union Free School District)

Annabella Hart, center, was recognized at Sayville High School’s Breakfast of Champions. She was nominated by Ms. Berrotti, left and Mr. Hammer. (Courtesy Sayville Union Free School District)

Dylan McNamara, left, and Joseph Albertelli, nominated by Mr. Brown, were 2 of the 27 students recognized at Sayville High School’s Breakfast of Champions. (Courtesy Sayville Union Free School District)